Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee

Feri, you must open your own separate thread by explaining your friend's problem and tell us the year and model and whether it is gas or diesel.

Originally Posted by CourtneyW

Yes, those are necessary. I probably purchased more than I should but I'm also replacing the oil filter, fuel filter, air filters. I purchased some different seals, gaskets, bolts and other items that people recommend on posts that I came across. So far my husband and I have removed the turbo, or should I say he removed the turbo! And it was a pain! Next is the intake manifold. Once we get that out I can post a list of items that we replaced.

I also saved instructions from WIS (PDF's), $160 for a one week subscription was the best money I ever spent! If anyone would like a copy I would be more than happy to email them to you, just PM me.

Any advice on removing the carbon build up? EGR valve, intake nanifold.... what else will have carbon build up that you can remove yourself? And I apologize, this is the first time I have ever worked on any vehicle besides an oil change and replacing break pads. When the dealer quoted me $3,100 to replace the oil cooler, oil cooler seals and turbo inlet seal I laughed after I found out how much parts were. Honestly, the dealer will never touch my vehicle again. If I can understand directions from WIS, anyone can! This job is extremely time consuming and meticulous, but it's totally do-able.