850 turbo blowing out large amounts of white smoke help
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assuming there is no mixing of oil & coolant , or obvious pressurizing of radiator overflow tank after turning car off (all signs of head gaskets failure)... THEN Likely is a seal inside the turbo is blown out. Often a simple replacement of that seal is needed, not a total rebuild. P.S. IF you have bad head gasket try K-seal. ppl have had good luck using this product to permenently fix (search Youtube & ebay)
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Not really sure what you're thinking here. Even if the owner was going to pull the turbo himself for the cost of a kit ($45-$65) you'd be much better off doing a rebuild rather than trying to find just one seal and likely having another go out soon after or a bearing. ![Frown](https://volvoforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
If he's taking it in, and from the questions I'm guessing pulling the turbo is a little more than he might want to take on at this point the rebuild kit would be the least of the cost compared to labor for just the R&R and then it's good for an easy 100K miles. That's IF, IF it is the cause of the problem.
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If he's taking it in, and from the questions I'm guessing pulling the turbo is a little more than he might want to take on at this point the rebuild kit would be the least of the cost compared to labor for just the R&R and then it's good for an easy 100K miles. That's IF, IF it is the cause of the problem.
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Don't kill your time; simple, remove two of your spark plugs (1 & 3) to see if is is filled with oil or antifreez if so your Head needs replacement. STOP DRIVING THE CAR ASAP if that is the case and have it towed to the shop.
it's costly to repair it, I just did it and getting it back this week in Chicago. The dealer wanted $4500 getting it done for $3K, you also want to check the Heater Core if it is leaking also you will need to replace it also or you will be rite back in the same boat.
Eric
it's costly to repair it, I just did it and getting it back this week in Chicago. The dealer wanted $4500 getting it done for $3K, you also want to check the Heater Core if it is leaking also you will need to replace it also or you will be rite back in the same boat.
Eric
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Don't kill your time; simple, remove two of your spark plugs (1 & 3) to see if is is filled with oil or antifreez if so your Head needs replacement. STOP DRIVING THE CAR ASAP if that is the case and have it towed to the shop.
it's costly to repair it, I just did it and getting it back this week in Chicago. The dealer wanted $4500 getting it done for $3K, you also want to check the Heater Core if it is leaking also you will need to replace it also or you will be rite back in the same boat.
Eric
it's costly to repair it, I just did it and getting it back this week in Chicago. The dealer wanted $4500 getting it done for $3K, you also want to check the Heater Core if it is leaking also you will need to replace it also or you will be rite back in the same boat.
Eric
Or they could just get some K-seal from ebay & more than likely cure the head gasket, heater core, cracked block etc... in a few minutes just by pouring it in the cold radiator. This product isnt your grandfathers sealer. It's worth a try first.
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Not really sure what you're thinking here. Even if the owner was going to pull the turbo himself for the cost of a kit ($45-$65) you'd be much better off doing a rebuild rather than trying to find just one seal and likely having another go out soon after or a bearing. ![Frown](https://volvoforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
If he's taking it in, and from the questions I'm guessing pulling the turbo is a little more than he might want to take on at this point the rebuild kit would be the least of the cost compared to labor for just the R&R and then it's good for an easy 100K miles. That's IF, IF it is the cause of the problem.
![Frown](https://volvoforums.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
If he's taking it in, and from the questions I'm guessing pulling the turbo is a little more than he might want to take on at this point the rebuild kit would be the least of the cost compared to labor for just the R&R and then it's good for an easy 100K miles. That's IF, IF it is the cause of the problem.
My thinking is that most likely he wont be doing the job himself. Im sure ur aware that most mechanics would love to take advantage of their $$$ituation. Not everyone has thou$ands to invest in a 5k car. In reality, turbos are very durable, most of the time they only need a seal change. Of coarse they should check out the turbo fully also while it's out (maybe replace with good used turbo depending on what mechanics labor rate is). Ive sold tons of used turbos, never had one come back. looking at the thread now, it looks like the cause wasnt a turbo.
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