Disabling a td5 turbo

Hey guys. Got a 2002 D2 td5. The turbo is chattering really badly. Taken the inlet off and there's a lot of play on the shaft. My question is can I disable the turbo to stop it spooling up until I can source a replacement. I need the truck for work and don't fancy the blades shattering and ending up in the engine. Thanks in advance

Jus71 said:

Hey guys. Got a 2002 D2 td5. The turbo is chattering really badly. Taken the inlet off and there's a lot of play on the shaft. My question is can I disable the turbo to stop it spooling up until I can source a replacement. I need the truck for work and don't fancy the blades shattering and ending up in the engine. Thanks in advance

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If your work involves using your D2 to transport coffins to funerals then yes. You will have the acceleration of a galapagos tortoise. Snails will overtake you on gentle hills. You will need to book an appointment to pull out of a junction...
No. I wouldn't recommend it - From experience of both a turbo hose coming off and later, a seized turbo.

Flat out around 40 with tons of smoke - so no

Oh...... Thanks for the advice. Going to order a recon unit and fit that.

MJI said:

Flat out around 40 with tons of smoke - so no

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Sounds like my old ldv tipper