I'm looking at a 1992 740 Turbo Wagon. The car smokes a bit because the turbo is leaking oil from/into the intercooler. How difficult is it to replace the turbo?

thanks,
Dan

 

It isn't all that hard to replace it.

 

I'm getting for $400 a 1992 740 Turbo Wagon. It needs a new turbocharger, as stated before, and new rotors. The title is rebuilt, but the accident occured 70,000 miles and 9 years ago. The carfax report shows regular servicings before and after the accident. It has 145,000 miles on it now.

Do you guys think the car is worth it? For $400, how can I really lose?

 

That sounds like a pretty good price.
Also make sure the vent system is working properly before replacing the turbo.

 

How would I do that?

 

The vent box is located under the intake. Check the big hose that comes off of it up through the intake runner 3 and 4 cylinder. There is a plastic piece that is attached to it with a small vaccum line going off of it. Make sure the plastic piece isn't clogged. Also check the nipple on the intake where the vaccum line attaches.

 

[align=left]This car uses the Mitsubishi TD04 turbocharger, correct?

Would this book help me?
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...QQH14HP49.html


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Maybe but why nit just buy one for the 740? Haynes or chiltons.