Tm270 oil leak

[The Seeker]

So I think I have oil leaking onto it from the manifold Anyone had experience like this before ? There’s an oily smell when driven. Any thoughts thanks

 

[ACEngineering]

So I think I have oil leaking onto it from the turbo . Anyone had experience like this before ? There’s an oily smell when driven. Any thoughts thanks

Turbo seals most likely, or the cold start plug is leaking fuel which is quite common, so take that out first reconnect the pipe and pump the lift pump to see if it dribbles out or not.

If turbo seals i wouldn't leave it too long, its possible it will leak in to the inlet and then start running away in a big cloud of smoke and unless you very quickly block the air intake will likely blow the engine up/chuck a rod out the block then it will be scrap.

 

[The Seeker]

I do get some white grey smoke whilst driving down hill ie not under load but it clears when I accelerate

 

[startinghandle]

Is ignition switch faulty?
Sticking in heat position causing glow plug to burn out and leak

 

[The Seeker]

When I rev it lightly the. Switch it off I can hear the manifold Tinking possibly the bearings ? It’s like a lightly spaced rattle that fades away ?

 

[startinghandle]

That could be turbo impeller slowing down

 

[The Seeker]

Think it’s the turbo bearings gone but will post back later

 

[Timbo]

New turbo direct from DiPerk is surprisingly little money.

 

[The Seeker]

Yes it’s a new turbo job took the air intake pipe off and could rattle the shaft with a finger

 

[ACEngineering]

Yes it’s a new turbo job took the air intake pipe off and could rattle the shaft with a finger

you will move shaft thats normal to some degree it floats on oil pressure. so long as the seals are not leaking both sides and the impeller isn't contacting the sides.

 

[The Seeker]

Ok so the impeller was very slack, - VERY once removed it had significant play either end. The new turbo is fitted - Perkins , new engine oil and new filter along with afew gaskits. Turbo was 700 plus odds and sods and fitting 3 hrs I’d advise wd40 on the nuts for a day or two to get them to come off with to much of a fight anyways hope this information helps others. Thanks for all the input guys