2003 Mercedes E320 CDI Estate - It was fun while it lasted

[AMCrebel]

Code reader arrived - stop the presses, it's the right rear sensor apparently - although I expect it's the reluctor ring that has rotted away as they seemingly all do.

[SiC]

Yeah apparently the sensors themselves are incredibly rare to break. Almost invariably the rings apparently.

[AMCrebel]

Well that ABS issue is a little insignificant now - as the turbo has blown.

It makes a comedy noise and Greta would die if she saw all the smoke coming out of the back - I am embarrassed to drive it home really, but have no choice.

I think it will be getting scrapped as I am not sure it's worth the outlay for a new turbot.

[AMCrebel]

Wonder if it's worth robbing the tow bar off it?

[Eddie Honda]

for a new turbot.

Lob a Great Bunch of Lads special at it?

[Hooli]

Deffo the turbot & not just a split hose so it's dumping boost after the sensor?

[SiC]

Turbo is at the top and in the V isn't it? I.e. possibly reasonably accessible to replace.

[SiC]

Wonder if it's worth robbing the tow bar off it?

If you do, I'd be interested!

[AMCrebel]

Turbo is at the top and in the V isn't it? I.e. possibly reasonably accessible to replace.

Not the V engine - it’s the straight six. Looks decent access.

[AMCrebel]

Deffo the turbot & not just a split hose so it's dumping boost after the sensor?

No deffo turbo seals - piles of oil getting sucked in and burnt.
I haven’t personally inspected it but the garage is a decent one and they say there is acres of play in the shaft - also you can hear the turbo screeching away.