Just when I thought it was running sweet

[Rob5464]

I did a 5 hour trip yesterday and the surf is very poorly. It started making a squealing noise to start with which sounded like a pinhole in the exhaust. It got louder and turned to a screeching noise. Unfortunately the dashcam could pick the noise up but it was in line with the turbo; as in it increased pitch through the rev range and didn't make the noise when revving in neutral or on the overrun.

I then discovered that exhaust gases are escaping in the engine bay. Not only that but at 1500rpm-2000rpm its a bit lumpy and it kicks out blue smoke.

See video.
http://s798.photobucket.com/user/Rob...b1b6a.mp4.html

Also my oil leak has got worse, anyone know where its from?

http://s798.photobucket.com/user/Rob...4a6f8.mp4.html

[Albannach]

I've not watched your video, but you're describing symptoms of a gubbed turbo.

[Rob5464]

I am just wondering if the gases are escaping from the turbo.
It still boots fine up to .8 bar. Also where I have my boot gauge T'd into off the bottom of that little filter, I realised the vacuum pipe had come off. Although I didn't notice any difference when i connected it back up.

[Rob5464]

I found the manifold to turbo gasket has gone so thats where its blowing, I am going to put the strange turbo noise down to that until I sort it out.

Still doesn't explain the blue smoke at 1500rpm-2000rpm though.

Anyone got any tips for removing the turbo? I have done it before but its such a pain in the arse I can't help but this there is an easier way.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I found the manifold to turbo gasket has gone so thats where its blowing, I am going to put the strange turbo noise down to that until I sort it out.

Still doesn't explain the blue smoke at 1500rpm-2000rpm though.

Anyone got any tips for removing the turbo? I have done it before but its such a pain in the arse I can't help but this there is an easier way.

Remove the driver's side front wheel and the inner arch inspection plate for 'easier' access.