Disco Problems

Hi all,

I knew I would get back here one day, just wish it was under better circumstances.

Problem: The Disco has been behaving itself and running fine until the other morning. Stared as usual, bit of a frost, so I left it running a few minutes to clear the screen etc. When I got in to pull away I noticed clowds of white smoke pouring out the exhaust on reving the engine. I decided to leave it for a while and check back later.

Upon restart, the tickover was fine again bit more smoke than usual, but rev a little and lots of smoke again. I checked the oil filler to see if there was excess back pressure, nothing there, or from the dipstick. Upon further investigation I found lots of oil around the turbo inlet. After disconnecting the hose, inside the turbo was floaded with oil and the shaft of the turbo wobbling from side to side, more than it should!

Since stripping the turbo down and sending it to be examined, the tests have come back that the turbo would have been OK if there hadn't been excess pressure forcing the oil past the seals.

The question is now if the engine is blowing into the crankcase, notice earlier that I did check the crank pressure for visible signs. Would this only show when the engine is revved up however, or could there be a blocked breather somewhere?

I know I will come to some sort of conclusion when re-assembling. Once again the Haynes book has proven its worth............if we get any cold weather it will serve as kindling!!

Your thoughts and advice much appreciated.

Tim