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From: Tim.. on 6 Dec 2006 03:42

"Dave" <no.spam(a)me> wrote in message
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>
>>
>> Turbo failure. Make sure it has oil changes at least as often as
>> recommeneded, preferably more often, and always allow afew moments idling
>> after being on boost before shut down.
>>
>> Put afew �'s away for the invariable replacement anyhow.
>>
>> Tim..
>>
>>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Whoa thats major! Do you know if that is applicable to all 320td
> regardless of production year, and also at what mileage they have been
> known to fail?
>
> Cheers.. that's bad news but good to know.

Early 134's were not really affteced, later 150's and 163's yes. The turbo
is under alot of strain in these applications and is marginal in terms of
quality.

Failure can be anywhere after about 30k miles, but realistically 60 or 70k
intervals...

A replacement rebuilt or rebuild of your own unit from a specialist like Van
Aiken or Turbotechnics with upgraded seals and a 360 thrust brearing would
seem to be the way to go- OEM replacments will fail again.

Tim..



From: Dave on 6 Dec 2006 18:26

> Early 134's were not really affteced, later 150's and 163's yes. The turbo
> is under alot of strain in these applications and is marginal in terms of
> quality.
>
> Failure can be anywhere after about 30k miles, but realistically 60 or 70k
> intervals...

I've done a bit more digging round on some forums and there are people
stating that models produced after July 03 which have the six speed gearbox
have a different turbo and are unaffected though, I haven't seen anyone
state that they have had the problem with this late model 150hp engine but
that doesn't completely satisfy me.

> A replacement rebuilt or rebuild of your own unit from a specialist like
> Van Aiken or Turbotechnics with upgraded seals and a 360 thrust brearing
> would seem to be the way to go- OEM replacments will fail again.

Well it will have a full years BMW warranty so any performance loss and it
will be straight in. I will quiz my local dealer about it anyway to see if
they have an official statement.

I'm getting it tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Many thanks for the info.
Dave


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