hello you lovely lot! well what a way to introduce myself, I need a bit of info and help straight off the bat
I've just purchased (literally 9 days ago!) an 03 Freelander TD4 with 108k miles on the clock. When I went to view it they said the turbo had seized, but were going to fix it, so after much consideration by myself and my dad we decided to go ahead and purchase it. Other than the turbo it's a fantastic car and in very good condition. Well, on the test drive we noted a whirring noise (to me it sounds like a spaceship ). It's not there at idle, but when you accelerate you can hear it.
It doesn't get louder as you get faster, it's a constant sound at a constant volume when the car moves.
My dad thought it could be wheel bearing. But after tonight I'm not so sure.
I returned from the shops, sat with the car idling to let the turbo wind down (my dad said to do that, something about oil) when I noticed fumes/smoke coming from under the bonnet behind the left headlight.
Now, before you say it, yes it's a little chilly, yes the car had warmed up. So I got out, left the car idling, and went to smell the smoke. It smelt like diesel. Only coming from behind the left headlight.
The car has a warranty so I won't have to pay to have this fixed, but my question is... does this sound like it could be a leak from the exhaust manifold?
I'd like to give the guys at the garage an idea of the problem before I take it back to them. The reason being it took them 3 days to remove and re-fit the turbo after it was reconditioned. And I can't be without my car for that long!
I appreciate any reply!
Thanks in advance guys and gals!
I've just purchased (literally 9 days ago!) an 03 Freelander TD4 with 108k miles on the clock. When I went to view it they said the turbo had seized, but were going to fix it, so after much consideration by myself and my dad we decided to go ahead and purchase it. Other than the turbo it's a fantastic car and in very good condition. Well, on the test drive we noted a whirring noise (to me it sounds like a spaceship ). It's not there at idle, but when you accelerate you can hear it.
It doesn't get louder as you get faster, it's a constant sound at a constant volume when the car moves.
My dad thought it could be wheel bearing. But after tonight I'm not so sure.
I returned from the shops, sat with the car idling to let the turbo wind down (my dad said to do that, something about oil) when I noticed fumes/smoke coming from under the bonnet behind the left headlight.
Now, before you say it, yes it's a little chilly, yes the car had warmed up. So I got out, left the car idling, and went to smell the smoke. It smelt like diesel. Only coming from behind the left headlight.
The car has a warranty so I won't have to pay to have this fixed, but my question is... does this sound like it could be a leak from the exhaust manifold?
I'd like to give the guys at the garage an idea of the problem before I take it back to them. The reason being it took them 3 days to remove and re-fit the turbo after it was reconditioned. And I can't be without my car for that long!
I appreciate any reply!
Thanks in advance guys and gals!
