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Scottyboy



Member Since: 09 Jul 2024
Location: Kaiserslautern
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Germany 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Chawton White
Turbo seal kit
I have a contact with Land Rover service, here in Germany. He noticed gray puffs of smoke from exhaust. He said, based on color and smell, it was most likely caused by turbo blow by and I should have the CHRA looked at and to have the turbo seals replaced. He recommended I do the work myself as it is pretty straightforward.
I have looked at seal kits online, but I am not sure what kit I need as they all have various degrees of components.
The Defender has 173,000km.
I would be grateful for any recommendations on a complete turbo seal kit.
Post #1076129 25th Sep 2025 7:35am
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DefenderCan



Member Since: 25 Nov 2023
Location: Canada
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 2006 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
https://www.ebay.com/itm/267381011368?var=...7303baeaba

There you go!
Post #1076148 25th Sep 2025 9:55am
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Mr.Jimbo



Member Since: 20 Jun 2024
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
I think the seals your mechanic is referring to are the internal oil seals around the centre bearing in the turbo housing itself. I've never seen these advertised for a TD5, but a Turbocharger specialist might be able to source them.

When the central seals wear, the turbo can suck oil from the bearing feed under vacuum conditions which leads to burning the oil in the exhaust and smoke. Can also cause coking if it's run for a long time in that condition. 2003 TD5 110 CSW
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Post #1076154 25th Sep 2025 11:16am
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Scottyboy



Member Since: 09 Jul 2024
Location: Kaiserslautern
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Germany 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Chawton White
DefenderCan, thank you.

I’m wondering what is the purpose of this kit? https://ebay.us/m/NlvQmU
If I end up replacing CHRA, is there another seal kit? I’m guessing the CHRA will come with them, but not sure. Thank you again.
Post #1076156 25th Sep 2025 11:19am
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Those seals are for when you remove the turbo from the manifold etc and then refit. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #1076169 25th Sep 2025 1:52pm
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Notyalc



Member Since: 27 Jul 2018
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
I would say best get a reman turbo.
Post #1076185 25th Sep 2025 7:47pm
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