Hi all ,
I think I have a turbocharger problem on my 1999 Freelander 2.0DI.
On Friday I suddenly heard a whirring type noise from the engine, it was easily noticeable over the normal engine noise. Then today I was warming up the car on the drive before trying to replace the thermostat ( I think it may be faulty as the heater isn't working too well), anyway I didn't get onto that at all. Today the car was covered in frost and while gently revving the car I heard the noise again, then suddenly the engine started revving very fast and I tried to stop the engine with the ignition key. It kept revving after I switched it off and there was what seems to be white smoke coming from the exhaust all the time the engine was running, also it sounded more like a lawnmower than a car. After a few seconds the engine stopped by itself. I then noticed that oil was coming out of the exhaust.
I am not going to drive it or run it again until I can sort it out, as I guess it could be damaged further. Oh, there were also some funny noises coming from the engine when it was revving. Maybe that was the turbocharger disintegrating?
Any comments would be appreciated. Is this terminal or can I fix it? Thanks.
I think I have a turbocharger problem on my 1999 Freelander 2.0DI.
On Friday I suddenly heard a whirring type noise from the engine, it was easily noticeable over the normal engine noise. Then today I was warming up the car on the drive before trying to replace the thermostat ( I think it may be faulty as the heater isn't working too well), anyway I didn't get onto that at all. Today the car was covered in frost and while gently revving the car I heard the noise again, then suddenly the engine started revving very fast and I tried to stop the engine with the ignition key. It kept revving after I switched it off and there was what seems to be white smoke coming from the exhaust all the time the engine was running, also it sounded more like a lawnmower than a car. After a few seconds the engine stopped by itself. I then noticed that oil was coming out of the exhaust.
I am not going to drive it or run it again until I can sort it out, as I guess it could be damaged further. Oh, there were also some funny noises coming from the engine when it was revving. Maybe that was the turbocharger disintegrating?
Any comments would be appreciated. Is this terminal or can I fix it? Thanks.