Your opinion on this turbo

[cartoon502]

Hi, i bought my Volvo V40 1.9D 2001, 220000km last week, between 2500rpm and 3000rpm the car drop power and some noise was coming from somewhere from the engine compartment but when i accelerated gains power again and the noise disappears. But yesterday when i was pushing to 4000rpm a loud noise came and the engine just stopped and didnt power on no more. My first guess is the Turbo, i leave here a photo from one side of it, what do you think about it? I wish you could help me...

http://imageshack.com/a/img842/8575/ctnj7.jpg

[Matt86]

Grab the centre of that with some long nose pilers and see if there is a lot of play it in. There should only be a minimal amount of play.

[chomerly]

Looks like that turbo has chewed on something and suffered for it as a result.

Eluding to what Matt has already said, if you can reach in pinch the end of the turbo with your fingers and then try to move the turbo from side to side and in and out.
It is normal for a touch of play but if its seems too excessive then you need to look at replacing the turbo.

How much is too much you ask?
Imagine if you were pushing and pulling on a bicycle pedal arm and watching for movement on the crank.
You would know when its excessive and the principal is the same here.

[skyship007]

Originally Posted by cartoon502

Hi, i bought my Volvo V40 1.9D 2001, 220000km last week, between 2500rpm and 3000rpm the car drop power and some noise was coming from somewhere from the engine compartment but when i accelerated gains power again and the noise disappears. But yesterday when i was pushing to 4000rpm a loud noise came and the engine just stopped and didnt power on no more. My first guess is the Turbo, i leave here a photo from one side of it, what do you think about it? I wish you could help me...

http://imageshack.com/a/img842/8575/ctnj7.jpg

Alas that turbo is kaput, the seller must have know about it and unless you got it almost for free, I would try to get your money back ASAP. It's possible the turbo swallowed part of the air filter, but many turbo bearings fail from poor oil service routines, like non Volvo oil filters, too long a change interval (10K km max) and supermarket oil. If the bearing wears out, the vane leans over and hits the housing.
A good 220K km phase 1 diesel with a high mileage is worth about 1 to 2K Euros, BUT with a blown turbo it is near scrap value to 1K Euros for a gem.

If you decide it's a keeper, then see if Gatos the Cat or another reputable member has a good used genuine Volvo one for sale. You will still need a fitting kit, Shell Helix Ultra 5/40 Acea A3/B4, (6 liters with spare top up oil) and a new Volvo oil, fuel and air filter. See the special deal info from Rufe the FRF Swansea Volvo dealer on Facebook (Phone job) and quote the discount code that I forgot, or try Skandix:
http://www.skandix.de
Also if you want a diesel to last a long time, try not to drive it like a sports car when accelerating. 3K is all you need as a max, 4K RPM is max continuous.

Do you know how long the last oil change interval was and what was used ?? If it's less than perfect I would also use half a can (The cans are 500ml) of Liqui Moly Idle flush, BUT don't use it if the engine has any oil leaks.

[skyship007]

Opps, double post finger trouble!
BUT welcome to a new member from Portugal, one of the few places Napoleon failed to invade, thanks to some Royal Navy artillery along the Torres lines and lot of local and even Spanish support. The Duke of Wellington helped a lot when he figured out Boney and his generals had not got enough hay for their horses in winter.

[Darlo 1]

Broken, very broken, that turbo is deceased, it is an ex turbo.

[skyship007]

Originally Posted by Darlo 1

Broken, very broken, that turbo is deceased, it is an ex turbo.

No mate, it's just resting perched on a perfect bearing. I didn't nail it to that Norweigen Blue V40 just to sell it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218&feature=kp

[cartoon502]

Ok, just send the turbo to the old owner and he is going to give me a new one. Problem one solved. I wish that nothing else is damaged because of this turbo problem. Because after the noise in the engine compartiment the car didnt work any more. Lets see after palacing the new turbo everything goes well.
Thanks for all your help.

[elainesvolvo]

Good luck

[skyship007]

Originally Posted by cartoon502

Ok, just send the turbo to the old owner and he is going to give me a new one. Problem one solved. I wish that nothing else is damaged because of this turbo problem. Because after the noise in the engine compartiment the car didnt work any more. Lets see after palacing the new turbo everything goes well.
Thanks for all your help.

Umm, it might be worth getting a simple comp check before fitting the new turbo, but after removing the old one and draining the feed pipes and intercooler etc.

This Fleabay page makes sense:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Volvo-V40-...7111415/g.html

It would also be good to get a copy of the real Volvo guide (Vadis/Vida lark), to cross check the Garrett info. See if the previous owner will pay for a Garrett Recon job and fitting kits, IF the block was not damaged by debris in the oil circuit after attempts were made to strart it again.
Good luck.