[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by bishbosh

The old diaphragm looks gunked up and you might find it feels stiffer than the new one.

Do you think it would be a case of it was stuck closed/open? Expected to see a lot of oil in there really

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by f30ben335d

How did you get on with the PCV valve replacement? Any noticeable change on the oil consumption?

No mate, no difference.. I think I need a new snail 🥲

[ColiFeCape]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

Just done the PCV repair and as expected every single tab snapped on the old cap when removing it.

Not convinced this will be my problem though. There’s no tears or obvious damage to the rubber diaphragm.

Indy said they done a smoke test and something else to confirm it was a failed PCV.

I guess I will just have to monitor oil consumption for now and potentially get them to re test it with the new PCV.

Is there anything else related to the PCV inside the rocker cover that may have failed? Don’t want to just start throwing parts at it.

That's how my membrane looked as well, my 435d used a litre of oil out of the blue.
Changed with a Ridex one from autodoc and so far back to no loss of oil. (1000M)
Hope it stays that way

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by ColiFeCape

That's how my membrane looked as well, my 435d used a litre of oil out of the blue.
Changed with a Ridex one from autodoc and so far back to no loss of oil. (1000M)
Hope it stays that way

Fingers crossed mate 🤞I thought it fixed mine but I was very wrong hahaha

[ColiFeCape]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

Fingers crossed mate 🤞I thought it fixed mine but I was very wrong hahaha

Grim. Found a cure yet?

Hope so

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by ColiFeCape

Grim. Found a cure yet?

Hope so

No mate still drinking a litre of oil every 400 miles 😂 new snail on the way though! Maybe that will solve it.. maybe not!

How about you?

[ColiFeCape]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

No mate still drinking a litre of oil every 400 miles 😂 new snail on the way though! Maybe that will solve it.. maybe not!

How about you?

Still all good, hope it continues

good luck with the new unit

[mrbensam]

So finally fitted my refurbished snail.. and it’s leaking from exhaust housing 🤯 what a joke, old one was better hahaha!! Got to laugh haven’t you

So now I have to take the new one off and send it back, then put old one back on.. nightmare!

[bishbosh]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

So finally fitted my refurbished snail.. and it’s leaking from exhaust housing 🤯 what a joke, old one was better hahaha!! Got to laugh haven’t you

So now I have to take the new one off and send it back, then put old one back on.. nightmare!

Who did you get to refurb your turbo?

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by bishbosh

Who did you get to refurb your turbo?

I bought a reconditioned one on EBay from vehiclo_ltd on an exchange basis

I paid 353 for the refurbished turbo and paid a 200 deposit that you get back when they receive the old turbo

As soon as we started the car it was bubbling and smoking from the exhaust housing

Luckily we noticed immediately so I will be sending it straight back. I contacted them and they said they will do an ‘investigation’ when they receive it back

Obviously I just want my money back now and I will probably just get my old unit refurbished instead 🥲

[Watsey]

Just buy a new unit from Garrett and take peace of mind from the 2 year guarantee.

More expensive in terms of ££ but a lot less hassle.

When I replaced the turbo on my 330d I initially opted for a hybrid turbo. It leaked oil like a sieve. The hybrid turbo was sent back to the supplier for investigation and they tried to convince me that all the components were high quality and within tolerance, but couldn’t explain the puddle of oil on the workshop floor (all photographed and video recorded). Eventually, and without much resistance, they refunded me the full purchase price and the workshop labour charges.

It was still a complete ballache though, with my car unusable for weeks.

I should have just bought a new Garrett unit from the outset (which has, so far, been perfect and with zero oil consumption).

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by Watsey

Just buy a new unit from Garrett and take peace of mind from the 2 year guarantee.

More expensive in terms of ££ but a lot less hassle.

When I replaced the turbo on my 330d I initially opted for a hybrid turbo. It leaked oil like a sieve. The hybrid turbo was sent back to the supplier for investigation and they tried to convince me that all the components were high quality and within tolerance, but couldn’t explain the puddle of oil on the workshop floor (all photographed and video recorded). Eventually, and without much resistance, they refunded me the full purchase price and the workshop labour charges.

It was still a complete ballache though, with my car unusable for weeks.

I should have just bought a new Garrett unit from the outset (which has, so far, been perfect and with zero oil consumption).

Makes sense mate, how much was the new garret??

[TurboWeasel]

FFS, what a pain in the hoop.

Honestly, this is why I buy genuine parts because I cannot be arsed with the shoddy standards these days, grrrrr.

A brand new unit is about a grand. Don't waste your time with refurbished ones. This one is the exact same unit the factory fitted, just less the BMW branding.

https://turbo-diesel.co.uk/product/t...k-new-garrett/

[Watsey]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

Makes sense mate, how much was the new garret??

A new Garrett turbo (806094-5011S) was £855 inc VAT and delivery in November 2021.

Bought from Turbo Active (sales@turboactive.com / 01740 646960), a Garrett-approved reseller, was very knowledgeable/helpful, and competitively priced.

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by Watsey

A new Garrett turbo (806094-5011S) was £855 inc VAT and delivery in November 2021.

Bought from Turbo Active (sales@turboactive.com / 01740 646960), a Garrett-approved reseller, was very knowledgeable/helpful, and competitively priced.

Well I wish it was that cheap now haha they’ve just quoted me 879 + VAT so it’s nearer £1100 🥲 might have to be done though

[danb1979]

Before you go down the new route speak to the guys at Turbo Force, Bamber Bridge local to me.

They're who did the full refurb on the turbos on my F31 and who my motorsport mechanic pal uses and they've been absolutely faultless.

They've done a lot of work for him on some seriously high powered track builds etc... They're old skool...

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by danb1979

Before you go down the new route speak to the guys at Turbo Force, Bamber Bridge local to me.

They're who did the full refurb on the turbos on my F31 and who my motorsport mechanic pal uses and they've been absolutely faultless.

They've done a lot of work for him on some seriously high powered track builds etc... They're old skool...

Nice one for the shout mate cos that’s only 20 miles away from me! I’ll phone them

[danb1979]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

Nice one for the shout mate cos that’s only 20 miles away from me! I’ll phone them

They're 'if I fell over I'd fall through their front door' close to me

Literally around the corner...

But good guys; very old skool. If you pop into see them you'll see what I mean

But a proper job is what they do and a proper job is what you'll get, if that makes sense

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by danb1979

They're 'if I fell over I'd fall through their front door' close to me

Literally around the corner...

But good guys; very old skool. If you pop into see them you'll see what I mean

But a proper job is what they do and a proper job is what you'll get, if that makes sense

Nice one! How much did it cost you for the two turbos to be re conned? At least I'll only have to pay for one haha

[danb1979]

Originally Posted by mrbensam

Nice one! How much did it cost you for the two turbos to be re conned? At least I'll only have to pay for one haha

It didn't cost me as was done under warranty thankfully

[mrbensam]

Originally Posted by danb1979

It didn't cost me as was done under warranty thankfully

Nice!

I just took the new turbo off in less than an hour.. putting the old one back in took 4 hours.. nightmare to do on your own

Can't wait to do it all again hahaha FML

[mrbensam]

Local place has quoted 500 to rebuild my turbo and it’s only 1-2 days turnaround! Gona take turbo off for third time and take it there today, fingers crossed!