engine fault 311cdi sprinter

[reg311]

has anybody heard of a sprinter blowing large quantities of oil from the exhaust?

 

[piestore]

oil from exhaust

Hi

I only work on cars but I have seen quite a few CDI engines with blown turbo's that fill the exhaust with oil, this is usually due to lack off servicing and poor quality oil

 

[reg311]

but engine was run with turbo disconnected. head tested and no gasket or piston ring failure

 

[maddog]

Did you disconnect the oil feed pipe to the turbo when you tested it???

classic symptoms of a turbo bearing failure.

Might be worth trying these guys for advice or even parts if you need i have used them a few times and they are good.

http://www.mercedes-van-spares.co.uk/new_page_15.htm

 

[piestore]

311

Hi

disconecting the turbo via the air pipes would not make any difference to an oil seal/ bearing failure if the seal is deffective it will pump large amounts of oil directly into the exhaust.

The best test is to remove the turbo and inspect both turbine blades and bearings