Ford Galaxy, white smoke possible turbo problem

[richat]

My brother has a 2litre galaxy, which has developed a smoking problem,
which is getting worse, it started smoking when first started up and
then stopped after a few minutes, and once warmed up there was no
problem, this is now getting worse, but still isnt as bad once warm, we
have been told that it is possibly the turbo, but want to find out
first b4 paying loads of money [was quoted about £660.] there is no
loss of power, and doesnt run on when turned off [although it did once]
we took the large pipe off that runs through the bottom of the radiator
to the turbo [some sort of cooler is it] and there was alot of oil in
there, is there anywhere else the oil could be getting in there,
besides out of the turbo [which I think is oil cooled is it] we were
told the possibility of a blockage in the pipes somewhere which if
blocked could be drawing the oil from the sump? is that possible,

[A C]

A few more details about the Galaxy would be helpful i.e. Year, VW PD TDi &
BHP

I presume its a 1.9 VW PD TDi & white smoke would indicate a turbo failure,
its quite common.
The large pipe is the intercooler & yes they do have a coating of oil in
them

The oil return pipe can get blocked & then the turbo sucks the oil out of
the engine & out the exhaust, which is the smoke you see

You can get recon'ed Garrett Turbo for around £150 + Fitting

If the turbo does fail (loads of smoke/no power) stop using it immediately
as we tried to get of the motorway when ours died
& ended up destroying a 6m/30k miles engine that was luckily covered under
the warranty with Ford

[richat]

Post by A C
A few more details about the Galaxy would be helpful i.e. Year, VW PD TDi &
BHP
I presume its a 1.9 VW PD TDi & white smoke would indicate a turbo failure,
its quite common.
The large pipe is the intercooler & yes they do have a coating of oil in
them
The oil return pipe can get blocked & then the turbo sucks the oil out of
the engine & out the exhaust, which is the smoke you see
You can get recon'ed Garrett Turbo for around £150 + Fitting
If the turbo does fail (loads of smoke/no power) stop using it immediately
as we tried to get of the motorway when ours died
& ended up destroying a 6m/30k miles engine that was luckily covered under
the warranty with Ford
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Its a tdi and an r reg that is all I know, but could get more details if necessary. Would the oil return pipe getting blocked be as a result of the turbo being no good, or is there any filters etc that may need changing, or is there a possibility that unblocking the pipe may cure the problem without replacing the turbo. Thanks very much for your reply

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Post by richat
My brother has a 2litre galaxy, which has developed a smoking problem,

Well, your right to be worried, your bother should stop smoking it
increases the risk on lung cancer, get him to try some nicotine patches.

[richat]

Post by u***@defencecontracts.org.uk

Post by richat
My brother has a 2litre galaxy, which has developed a smoking problem,

Well, your right to be worried, your bother should stop smoking it
increases the risk on lung cancer, get him to try some nicotine patches.

Hes tried them but says they taste horrible?