Turbo pipe.

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My wifes 52 plate td4 freelander has started belching black smoke out of the exhaust when you put your foot down. I've read that this COULD be split turbo pipes. I'm no mechanic and will give anything a go so could someone tell me where to find the turbo and what I should be looking for.

Many thanks
 
Yeah I'd think if it were turbo hose it'd be spitting out black smoke even without flooring it. Could be a minor split tho - has it had a service recently, might be worth a filter service.
The hoses are easy enough to locate - they look a bit like radiator hoses (but perhaps a tide bit wider). Just a question is it running ok? If it were a split hose I'd expect it to feel weak and underpowered.
Could also be a MAF problem - what sort of mileage has it done?
 
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When was the crankcase filter last changed ?, as it can cause the problem. If it is the filter, then change it asap as you run the risk of blowing the turbo.
 
Sounds like mine did with a split turbo hose, but it was fixed by my garage, so I've no idea what to do.
 
Hi, mines the same car and both mine have gone in the last year, lots of black smoke but as has been said loss of power also. I had other troubles with loss of power and white/grey smoke and that in the end turned out to be a boost control solenoid.

atvb Paul.
 
Black smoke from a diesel is caused by:
a. a lack of air or b. an excess of fuel.

Most common and cheapest/ easiest to fix is a:

Standing at front of car find the two large dia turbo pipes which appear to going to the radiator but in fact go to the intercooler. check both pipes for problems particularly the left hand pipe which tends to rub and wear away underneath. The remaining turbo pipe is best examined from underneath the vehicle as it connects to the turbo. If these seem ok then you may have a blocked air filter.
 
Hi!

Welcome to the world of Landrover.

I would agree to check the intercooler hoses first as these are by far the easier.

Remove the top engine cover (if yours has one) cos on my 2001 td4 the pipe is partially covered by this - it wears underneath where it passes close to the engine. I fitted a new one on mine and to aid it not happening again got some foam pipe lagging, split it with a stanley knife and then used black insulating tape to secure it in place on the pipe.

The pipe which connects the turbo itself is not as easy to see - you'll need it up on a ramp or drive up ramps to make easier. As you crawl under neath look up on the drivers side and you'll see the hose on the turbo. Mine was perished so this changed too - think it was about 34 quid delivered from rimmer bros.
 
Dann said:
Black smoke from a diesel is caused by:
a. a lack of air or b. an excess of fuel.

Most common and cheapest/ easiest to fix is a:

Standing at front of car find the two large dia turbo pipes which appear to going to the radiator but in fact go to the intercooler. check both pipes for problems particularly the left hand pipe which tends to rub and wear away underneath. The remaining turbo pipe is best examined from underneath the vehicle as it connects to the turbo. If these seem ok then you may have a blocked air filter.
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Spot on. I checked the big hose that looks to go into the radiator and it had a massive tear on the underside of it. Would I need to go to a LandRover dealers to get a new one?
 
Temporarily bind up the pipe with many turns of insulating tape (I use some bicycle inner tube to strengthen as well) then go on line to paddock spares etc and order a full set.
 
rustymark said:
Hi!

Welcome to the world of Landrover.

I would agree to check the intercooler hoses first as these are by far the easier.

Remove the top engine cover (if yours has one) cos on my 2001 td4 the pipe is partially covered by this - it wears underneath where it passes close to the engine. I fitted a new one on mine and to aid it not happening again got some foam pipe lagging, split it with a stanley knife and then used black insulating tape to secure it in place on the pipe.

The pipe which connects the turbo itself is not as easy to see - you'll need it up on a ramp or drive up ramps to make easier. As you crawl under neath look up on the drivers side and you'll see the hose on the turbo. Mine was perished so this changed too - think it was about 34 quid delivered from rimmer bros.
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I also passed some time, many moons ago, to check the possible points of rubbing/damaging hoses and put some cut through waterhoses over it to avoid all problems. Underneath the specific input airtube on the left hand, there is a Phillipsscrew, to fix the input manifold, underneath it and the edges of the cross on that screw could cause a puncture, there I put a flat piece of rubber underneath on which that hose now rests. (Pic. is the one in question for that turbo hose, it says: "Met bescherming = ----> With protection, Blote vijs = ----> Culprit screw).
 

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