I removed the intake manifold and crossover pipe and there was a lot of spooge. Spooge is a combination of thick black oil mixed, almost like a tar, and what appears to be a abrasive material. I am going to wash it out with solvent and filter it. I guess the turbo seals are leaking. Maybe a little aluminun to boot. This engine used 5 qts of oil between NC and New Mexico about 1700 miles.

As far as the glo plugs went there were three bad ones. Two danced around 12 to .7 ohms. I replaced four of them as I had removed the ntake manifold.

I fire the engine up and see if it will take less than 2-5 minutes cranking.

I have rebuilt turbos on Detriots, Cummings and other engines. This is a 1987 300TD. Are the parts available seperately or can you only by a reconed turbo?