I have a 2001 L200 4Life and had problems with the car going into limp mode/engine maintenance light coming on. I did a little research and came across the overboost problem that is common in this car (apparently). I took it to my local dealership and they said they would take a look. When I picked it up they said they had fixed it and it was something to do with a rod that needed skimming in a valve somewhere or other (I didn't know what he was on about, so I think he tried to baffle me). Anyway, the next day, the same problem occurred, so I was thinking the turbo needed replacing. I thought I'll leave it for the time being and see how it pans out....it didn't happen again for a week, so I thought 'happy days'...........then the car basically lost all power and strange noises were coming from the engine, and the gear stick was shaking violently when travelling on the motorway. I drove to my local garage, they had a quick look and spotted the problem immediately. Apparently, the waste gate to the turbo drive is simply snapped in two. He showed me and sure enough there was a rusty old rod that was in two pieces. I explained that I had taken it to a dealership because of the overboost issues, and I showed him the bill....he was surprised.....I asked why......he explained that they couldn't possibly have done what they said they have done......apparently because the waste gate tube/rod was broken. He said I should take this up with the dealership. Does this sound like the dealership have 'done me'? I just wanted some other advice before I get an independent engineer in to take a look.
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15 years ago