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Originally Posted by bigwave2255
ive done some ringing around today, and came across an older chap who has been in the turbo business for many years, he put my mind at ease assured me there are heaps cheaper ways to address this leak, he reckoned if there were no weird noises, that the power hadn't dropped off and if there was no smoke, it could easily be repaired with new seals, he presently had a reconditioned one and a new one specific for my model on the shelf.
he reassured me that as long as its not leaking oil onto the road it will be ok to continue using it indefinitely, however i have arranged to get it into him in the new year.
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Hi Bigwave,
First make sure someone checks the oil feed pipe to turbo and the oil exit drip pipe,to make sure its not losing from there.
You have a Garret GT2260 and its the best suited to your car ,unless you want to change other things.The pre-facelift X5 have a GT2056 or 2256 (bit smaller).
I already given a lot of information on the subject!I know its difficult to find,but if you search under" GT2260 TURBO",I think you will find all the information you need here
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-growling.html
Anything else ,lets us know...but even at Bmw dealer here ,just the job of supplying and fitting a turbo,oil feed pipe,all gaskets etc is €1500.00 less €350.00 ,dealer gives for your old turbo(whatever the condition).
If you do get the job done outside Bmw ,get your "indy to replace the oil feed pipe as well,as this usually get clogged on high mileage.