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      05-19-2016, 06:10 PM   #1
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Unhappy 2012 X1, may need a new turbo (oil leak)

Hi,
I got an oil leak problem coming from around the turbo.

I purchased a 2012 BMW X1 28i xDrive one month ago and got a bad luck : there's dark smoke coming from the exhaust on every cold start. So I took the car to a good indie BMW mechanic to have it checked and that's what he found : There's an oil leak around the turbocharger and it's coming from either the oil line or both the oil line and the turbo.
Work estimate of 7 hours (87.50$CAD/h).

My question is, should I take a chance and replace only the oil line for 50$ a piece (and potentially needing to replace the turbo later, paying the 7 hours of work again) or should I replace both parts at the same time ? I was quoted 2750$ for a new turbo.

Thanks for your input!

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      06-09-2016, 10:40 AM   #2
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the oil LINE would not leak into the turbine housing of the turbocharger causing black smoke at start up.. the seal in the turbo is bad.

rebuild or buy a new turbo..
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      06-09-2016, 02:19 PM   #3
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This is God's way of telling you to get a bigger turbo.
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      06-09-2016, 04:58 PM   #4
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The Hexon turbo upgrade is about 1950 for the unit.

Pure Turbos sells a re manufactured one all balanced for $695.
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