Hi Alan, Yes I was, thanks for the pointer. Well bit of an update on this. I am pretty sure that the blocked CCV has caused terminal damage to the turbo. If I keep it gentle and under around 3k on boost its ok but as soon as I start to drive it hard on boost I get smoke from the exhaust...and I mean ...

Thanks guys for the pointers and to Alan for pointing me to this forum. Oil leak is weird, as it appears to be spraying all over the engine bay when driven hard,but bonnet open after a jet wash and rev it there's no sign of a leak or problem, guessing because its not really under load at these ...

Hi everyone, Just signed up to the forum. Recently bought an old 2003 plate E53 3 litre diesel with a manual box. Been away from BMWs for a few years now, the last I owned was the incredible 635 E24 well over 12 years ago. I own a few other cars and am bit of a petrol head. I own a JZA80 Supra TT ...