Engine compartment is smoking and sooty on an 82 300cd. This is becoming a serious issue and smoke is occasionally getting in the cabin through the steering column.

I've been trying to figure out what to do about this.

There is some build up on the turbo drain components but it's thick and doesn't look that fresh. I cleaned it off yesterday so to see if I can spot a leak there.

Do I need to clean adjust remove or replace the egr? Might that help.

Hope the rings are not spent. Can't afford a rebuild. I'm guessing a compression test might be in order. The engine seems to be really powerful especially at high rpm's It's really weak in the low rpms and especially when cold.

I've been looking at this thing called the en-valve that is supposed to work magic on the pcv valve. Here is the link: "www.envalve.com/">www.envalve.com/
I'm waiting to hear back from them. Doesn't seem like this engine works the same as the motors this valve was intended for. There is a check valve in the PCV system above the oil pan.