Are there any problems with the BMW E90 320d?

You’ll have people telling you that the turbo is going to pop. Ignore them, they heard a story in 2002 about BMW turbo diesels popping their turbos. That problem was resolved a long time back, and the 2.0 diesel is reliable. Everything is wrong with it.

Can a twin turbo fail on a BMW E90?

Luckily the Vanos solenoids are very easy to remove and clean out or replace, and if you need to replace them the parts are relatively inexpensive. Twin-turbo failure on the early model E90s with the N54 engine is infamous. A sign that your turbo is soon to fail is a wastegate rattle, and replacing the turbos is RIDICULOUSLY expensive.

Why does MY BMW E90 need to be replaced?

A sign that your turbo is soon to fail is a wastegate rattle, and replacing the turbos is RIDICULOUSLY expensive. The turbochargers typically get replaced because of a faulty wastegate.

What causes an oil leak on a BMW E90?

Symptoms typically include 1) leaking oil on the side of the head, 2) potentially a burning oil smell, and 3) in worst-case scenarios you may have smoke coming from the engine bay. If there is smoke, it is caused by oil dripping onto the exhaust manifold and then burning off.

You’ll have people telling you that the turbo is going to pop. Ignore them, they heard a story in 2002 about BMW turbo diesels popping their turbos. That problem was resolved a long time back, and the 2.0 diesel is reliable. Everything is wrong with it.

What is the rail pressure on a BMW 320d?

Been checked on diagnostics – rail pressure too low,it was reading live data while cranking and pressure in rail was between 12-120 bar when cranking,no other faults. Removed fuel line to see if in tank pump is pumping – Yes its working.

Luckily the Vanos solenoids are very easy to remove and clean out or replace, and if you need to replace them the parts are relatively inexpensive. Twin-turbo failure on the early model E90s with the N54 engine is infamous. A sign that your turbo is soon to fail is a wastegate rattle, and replacing the turbos is RIDICULOUSLY expensive.

A sign that your turbo is soon to fail is a wastegate rattle, and replacing the turbos is RIDICULOUSLY expensive. The turbochargers typically get replaced because of a faulty wastegate.