When I opened the hood to shut my car off (92 300d 2.5) I looked over to see the tubro smoldering. (shut off valve is bad)

It's 45 degrees out. The first thing I checked was oil level (light's been going on/off since I got the car) and I added a half quart (its right below max now) this was after a short mile or so drive.


Should it get this hot? - Could this be because the egr valve is leaks oil? (slightly)

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-1983 VW Rabbit LS Diesel (5speed, VNT/Giles build)

The exhaust can get to 1200 Degrees F before the turbo. That much heat plus a drop of oil will cause smoke.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

it's got that nice burning alum. smell




like running the foundery in school.




not a healthly smell. what would cause it to do this?

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-1983 VW Rabbit LS Diesel (5speed, VNT/Giles build)