Renault Laguna 05’ Turbo Problems

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Tue 2 Jul 2019 12:38
Renault Laguna 05’ Turbo Problems - Vladimir P
Hello everyone, I have Renault Laguna 1.9 DCI 2005 and It’s been a very long time since i started fixing it, and I’m desperate now i need your help! The car had no power whatsoever I checked the EGR, changed it and i still had the same problem, i took put the egr and the turbo sound was very loud. I opened the turbo amd the engine, cleaned it took everything apart, the problem remained. I bought a new second hand turbo, with a new egr and the new turbo blew again, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and inside the car, probably from the front. So please if you have any experience about this car and the turbo problems I would appreciate your opinions, i will get a new turbo and I’ve been told that there is something like a sieve, probably inside in one of the pipes or the hoses that are going in or out the turbo, still not sure where it is, but it doesn’t let enough oil through, because it gets greasy. Please let me know if there is any solution you would’ve think of, thank you!!

Edited by Vladimir P on 02/07/2019 at 12:47

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Tue 2 Jul 2019 21:42
Renault Laguna 05’ Turbo Problems - Oli rag
Unfortunately, this car with this engine is riddled with potential problems. If you do a good google search, I’m sure you’ll find numerous horror stories of turbo failures. I understand that the intercooler, plus the turbo oil feed and return pipes MUST be thoroughly cleaned to avoid a repeat failure.

Do search for more info as I may have missed out further necessary steps.
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