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Thanks to whoever it was posted about "what to do if your turbo blows".
"Put into top gear and stall engine".
Just stopped my car bursting into flames I guess (though the kids did point out we could have videoed it).
The mighty Volvo is dead. A lovely blast on the Windmills road from Cliviger towards Blackshaw Head was a good finale.
Currently at top of Mount Lane above Shore awaiting rescue.
You've killed a Volvo D5?
A mere V50. Not that mighty I suppose. It's just a Focus in a different frock I think?
It's no fun when they run away by dieseling on thier own oil.. I know of a Peugeot expert that was so bad it wouldn't stall, Peugeot sent out engineers to examine the wreckage.
Anyone on Crompton Way about 10 year ago smogged out in a blinding cloud of smoke...
Soz
Avoidance of ridiculous arguments.
Because you stopped it; it may just need a new turbo, rather than a new engine? In which case; STW has saved you dosh!
What ^^^ says.
I've had it happen to two Landrover Defenders, it all depends on how much oil it consumed when it blew.
Mine were fine and just needed new turbos.
Cut cables ties with nail clippers. Great tip, but saves less munny than the turbo thing 
#lasercock
Care of everyone's fave edinburgh tyre guru!
Not getting involved with girls called "Louise"
To store a bedding set in one of its own pillows. Although I believe the original source was mumsnet.
I seem to remember you had an old Amazon once upon a time?
Things I've learnt here? That sometimes an [s]argument[/s] debate can never be won no matter how loud and persistent you are.
I'd like to think I helped people learn a valuable life skill.
If her name is Louise, run. Don't look back, just keep running. Fast.
Self defense....of the Edinburgh variety.
Not getting involved with girls called "Louise"
If only I was on STW 8 years ago...
Not exactly a 'skill' but I've learned who NOT to socialise with from this forum.
Sitting down to Pee at night rather than putting the light on - genius!
To store a bedding set in one of its own pillows. Although I believe the original source was mumsnet.
This sounds like pure genius, but does a kingsize set actually fit?
What's the deal with the turbo? Does it prevent you from turning off the engine or something?
Nobeerinthefridge - Member#lasercock
Care of everyone's fave edinburgh tyre guru!
I totally stole that from Andy Barlow. Me, I prefer the Darcy Turenne Tits and Ass School Of Cornering. But a lot of people seem to prefer Andy's cock. I don't judge.
When the oil seals on the turbo fail the oil that is pumped in to the turbo to lubricate it goes in to the inlet manifold as fuel on which the engine runs even when you cut off the diesel supply, Cougar.
What I've learned, quite a lot about computers, nothing about engines. 😉
@ cougar - when you turn off a diesel engine you are removing the fuel supply. When the turbo fails, it sucks the engine oil in along with the air, providing alternative fuel until the sump runs dry. Also, as the fuel supply is not controlled, the engine speed is limited only by how fast the engine oil can be sucked in... pretty catastrophic if left to its own devices!
I'm presuming replacing a turbo on an 05 200k car that also needs belts, hasn't had a clutch yet and who knows what else is probably false economy.
What's the deal with the turbo?
Look up 'run away diesel' on youtube 🙂
Politics.
Stick to what you believe in, what stirs your heart, don't get swayed by idiots.