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What's up everyone. My 14 E63s has been showing her age as of late. I've had to replace the turbo cooling lines, thermostat and other misc. parts over the last year.
On my last spirited drive, I was met with the largest cloud of smoke I've ever seen and oil leaking from where my downpipes connect to the rear exhaust. After some inspection, it looks like the turbo on the drivers side has bit the dust. I've done a some searching on here and other places, but was unable to find a write up or any videos to see what I'm getting myself into if I wanted to tackle this on my own. I am aware its most likely and engine out job, but I've also seen some can do it without removing it completely. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it.
At that point...well, may as well just take it out and keep another $3k handy for "May as well" items...replace the cam adjuststers too....may as well....
(EDIT: - reading more - very cool kit. I would 100% consider that an option)
Last edited by OldManAndHisCar; Jun 22, 2026 at 07:55 AM.
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