Yes, the turbo failed catastrophically shortly after I had changed the oil cooler seals. I suspect I did something wrong on the reinstall? So I bought a Chinese core and rebuilt it. I have cleaned the intercooler, which had a lot of oil in it, and now I have concern for the exhaust/DPF. It smokes pretty badly now, and I am hoping that driving it will burn it out? I am seeing 22 psi exhaust back pressure at idle now, and am afraid the DPF may not clean up by driving?

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold