Thread: Turbo Failure

Thats bad news, sorry to hear that Steinzy

Bad luck mate, the turbo bolts are a PITA to get to, but it can all be done in situ without removing the manifold but it is much easier if it's not there. IIRC there are removable plugs in the bottom of the manifold - little metal plug type things. I ended up removing the inlet manifold to clean out all the crud in it. I think the biggest issue I had was getting one of the injectors out - I had to borrow a tool and slide hammer to do it. Be aware that anything that falls down the hole when you pull the injectors can cause big headaches - even a small bit of carbon if not removed entirely can do massive damage - I've seen it happen to another member on here - bent a piston skirt. Pulling the sump off to fix that was a huge job...

I ended up pulling the head off mine as when the stuck injector was removed, a heap of carbon fell into the engine - that means new head bolts, gasket and timing gear bolts, although I go to look inside my engine and it was still in VGC so happy about that.

Not sure what you're like swinging spanner a but an R&R of the head on these isn't really a beginners job. Hope you don't have to go that far.

Most places won't rebuild a VNT turbo, so just be aware that you may need a new one. If you've been hearing metal on metal, then it's probably too late for a rebuild anyway. Not sure where you are, but Rotomaster in Melbourne gave me excellent service when I bought mine.

Just read your info about changing filter.
Pulled out old air filter which was jet black, but dry, no oil stains.
Was going to change the crankcase breather but a line of cables run across the top.
How do you remove that filter.
Cheers Paul.

Originally Posted by BRUMMY

Just read your info about changing filter.
Pulled out old air filter which was jet black, but dry, no oil stains.
Was going to change the crankcase breather but a line of cables run across the top.
How do you remove that filter.
Cheers Paul.

I just unscrewed the back few screws and it just flexed out of the way enough to pull the filter

Originally Posted by Steinzy

Hi all just a quick message to make sure that if you haven't already done so I cannot emphasize enough the importance of changing the crankcase breather.

It was something that I had put off doing until the next service and it's something that I should have done as soon as I purchased the vehicle and now I am paying the price.

Noticed that there was dripping oil from back of engine near air filter. Degreased and changed air filter (that had oil on it) and spent $165 on a new style crankcase breather.

Unfortunately too little too late, driving the car 24 hrs later turbo has blown with the sound of metal on metal squealing!

So turbo will be coming out this weekend to be rebuilt!

Is it at all possible to remove turbo without taking intake manifold off? Could you strategically drill holes in the bottom of the air box to access the bolts to remove turbo from the bottom?

Hey there Steinzy

It is possible to remove the turbo from underneath, there are holes already in the air cleaner body to get to the top bolts. I will try and dig up the "how to" I used, he claimed 20mins, took me a little longer but you have access to a hoist....

Cheers. A hoist is no problem. I am stuck at the moment with 2 injectors that won't budge!

pretty sure others have hit injector issues too.

I followed this...
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rov...ow-too.253209/

There's an updated crankcase breather as well so you don't have to change it every service.
Not sure of part number, but I got mine thru fleabay.
Hope you get it all changed over easily.

cheers