If there's anything wrong with the turbo at all, they are supposed to replace it as part of the trap oxidizer recall - at least that's what I've read here. The idea is that the trap oxidizer tended to form chunks of carbon that dislodged and went into the turbo to get ground up.

So there's a good chance you are due a new turbo also. That should be worth almost as much as a part as you paid for the whole car.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles