I've got a problem with my van which I use for work.
It's a Peugeot Boxer 2.8 HDI, 65,000 miles and it does get a fair bit of abuse.
I'm amazed at how small the turbine wheels are compared to the ones that I've seen on here.
I've been burning oil just recently which is getting worse, I did a visual inspection on the turbo and I saw an oil stain on the housing. There was also more axial play on the shaft than I expected.
So I decided to take it apart and replace the journal bearing and seals etc, but I've encountered a couple of problems.
1. The ceramic exhaust turbine has a small crater as you can see in the pic.
2. The thrust washer and seal plate which you can see in the other pic have annular wear rings, I'm assuming that the small thrust washer wasn't like this when new.
The refurbishment kit doesn't include the thrust washer but you do get the brass seal plate which is the one that has most of the wear.
Should I assemble it with the worn thrust washer and an exhaust turbine with a small crater, I'm thinking that it wouldn't be a wise thing to do?
Any advice please.
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