Mercedes Vito W639 (56 plate) Turbo Replacement HELP NEEDED!!!

[haymaker999]

Hi all
I've owned 2 Vitos a 2004 and now a '56 plate. I've increased the amount of maintenance I've been doing on my own cars / vans....in a bid to save money and get the satisfaction of doing the work myself...so appreciate the wealth of experience in these forums (I'm not a mechanic just tend to buy a good quality tool for the job and have consequently built up my arsenal of tools and increased my confidence in tackling bigger and trickier jobs)...

Now onto the big ask!

Could anyone walk through how to replace a turbo?

I have a new reconditioned turbo (with actuator) ready to replace my failed unit (apparently according to the diagnostic, forum reading and gut feeling, the actuator has failed but since the actuator is paired with the turbo it seems like replacing the turbo and actuator is the best method)....I can't find any youtube vids or guides for turbo replacement anywhere???

Please, some forum legend, HELP!!!!
THANKS in advance!

 

[Larkone]

Have you tried searching using the engine code - OM??? MB uses the same engines across a range of vehicles so you may find a video for your engine in a different vehicle.

 

[haymaker999]

Good shout but can't find anything annoyingly.



The engine number is 64698051280091

I think this gives the engine code....

 

[haymaker999]

Ps thanks for coming back with this idea...defo always worth a look...i think they use the same engine as mine (111cdi 2148cc)

 

[V6Matty]

The OM646 is used across the range, so including the cars too, you should be able to find some videos with that, the layout will be roughly the same event if the space is tighter in the van

 

[VitoVanMan]

Hi there,I trust you have successfully fitted your turbo now?