What is the easiest way to get to see the turbo part number? Can I use a mirror? Do I have to remove a bunch of parts?

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1991 350SD (updated rods)
Biodiesel B100 when I can find it.
Dino when really cold outside

While most of the Turbos are made by Garrett (Air Research) some of them are made by KKK (I do not know were the tag is on the KKK).

I have not seen the tag on mine that is on the Engine and have not been able to find the spare used Turbo I bought in my crowded messy Garage either.
On my Car; a Federal 84 300D I would have to remove the Air Cleaner Housing in order to get at the part of the Turbo under it and between the manifold and the turbo. Yes, I believe you will need a Mirror and a strong flashlight unless by luck it is located in an easy to see area. Also the tag is small.
Part of the problem is that the plate can be installed in 4 different positions and they do not worry about which position it goes in. This means the tag could be in any of 4 positions.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Bob,

I also had a '91 350SD with a suspect turbo seal. The engine was using about one quart of oil per 1000 mi. To verify that it was the turbo seal, I disconnected the crossover pipe at the intake manifold, rotated the pipe slightly and ran the engine (1500-2000rpm) with the turbo output directed into a corrugated box. Quite a bit of oil droplets were in the airstream and consequently deposited in the box. You'll also find significant "devils food cake" accumulated in the crossover pipe, intake manifold and intake ports.

The turbocharger is a Garrett: 0040962599 TB0360
466846-2 TJ0345 F

Greg

Thanks. I have all the symptoms, but less oil consumption. I don't add any oil between changes, but it can only get worse. Thanks for the part number. The G-Pop Shop says there were two different turbos on the 350SD.

BTW: Who sells the best turbo rebuild kits?

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1991 350SD (updated rods)
Biodiesel B100 when I can find it.
Dino when really cold outside