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Old 06-26-2013, 04:09 PM
brooklyn brooklyn is offline
1987 300TD wagon, 225k
 
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1987 300td Turbo Leak +

So my turbo is leaking a bit of oil from the top and a bit more from the bottom. Nothing drips onto the pavement because of the splash guards, but it's there. Also have a small leak from front crank seal, and something else on the other side of the block, probably head gasket related. Also a bit from right under the ALDA. All minor IMO.

I get good oil pressure, had the sender replaced and run at 2 at idle and up to 3 when driving. Don't lose much oil either, maybe a half quart every couple of months. Car is daily driver.

My question is, how much leak is too much, or better yet, how long can I ignore the turbo leak? (I've heard most leak to some degree with age) I plan to try and take care of the gasket/crank seal at some point but would rather leave the turbo alone.

thanks,
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