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850 with turbo/oil problems...need advice 850 1996

96 850 turbo 170K is leaking oil from turbo. Exhaust smokes heavily when accelerate from stop light. Also experienced a significant drop in MPG. Mechanic says oil leaking in 3 places and oil in turbo system and wants to replace complete turbo. Already had turbo and rear main seal replaced at 130K. This time though, no major exterior oil leaks under rear main seal. Pretty reputable/reliable mechanic but can't really afford $2000 in repairs right now. What should I do?

1. Fix all leaks and replace seals
2. Fix all leaks and replace seals, replace turbo
3. Fix all leaks and replace seals, rebuild turbo
4. Other options






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New 850 with turbo/oil problems...need advice [850][1996]
posted by  laburn77  on Mon Jan 16 13:15 CST 2006 >


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