solution to my sluggish 3.0d sport

[nice1guv]

That is the vacuum tank that connects to the wastegate on the turbo.
If it is not hooked up, then the turbo won't spool up as you accelerate.

[omodos]

Originally Posted by nice1guv

That is the vacuum tank that connects to the wastegate on the turbo.
If it is not hooked up, then the turbo won't spool up as you accelerate.

ahhh I am back with the same issue so many years on but this time piping is connected, so need to check full length of those tubes tomorrow, in the meantime how do i test that vacum accumulator? remove hoses, block one end blow air in it from the other whilst spraying with soapy solution and seeing if it leaks or is cracked?

[Bmwe5320023.0]

Heartwarming to see that after 14 years you're still around and with the same vehicle!
Not many members have diesel here, definitely very rare in US and Canada