ATP AT-205 re-seal

[oj88]

If it means anything turbo shaft play (x, y, z) does seem to be minimal. I do want to have it checked somewhere else but can't find a decent shop I can trust. The last place I went to wanted to rebuild the thing already without providing specifics as to why.

Until you get a more solid diagnosis, I don't recommend blindly pouring any additive or quick-fix fluid into the engine.

[Wh1stl3r]

But Scotty recommends it.

If anyone can point me to a trusted shop who can diagnose properly I'd much appreciate it.

[travajante]

But Scotty recommends it.

If anyone can point me to a trusted shop who can diagnose properly I'd much appreciate it.

Does your engine have visible leaks? Those StopLeaks are just seal conditioners to rejuvenate & swell tired rubber seals, gaskets & O-rings. I'd be more confident using High Mileage Oils which do the same & more. They claim to have detergents that are aimed at reducing sludge. If your engine is experiencing power loss & blowby, these conditioners or HM synthetics won't help.
High Mileage Oils are blended differently brand to brand...Amsoil's Signature looks impressive...Group IV & V Blend. PAO has lower Noack Volatilty(Noack Rest determines a lube's evap loss at high temps) than the mineral based lower groups.

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[Wh1stl3r]

It will only work on rubber oil seals... like what you'll find on the engine or transmissions' main bearing seals.

It will not work on head gaskets or piston rings.

Yup I'm aware that rings don't have rubber in em. Just hoping the problem lies in the valve seals.

Does your engine have visible leaks? Those StopLeaks are just seal conditioners to rejuvenate & swell tired rubber seals, gaskets & O-rings. I'd be more confident using High Mileage Oils which do the same & more. They claim to have detergents that are aimed at reducing sludge. If your engine is experiencing power loss & blowby, these conditioners or HM synthetics won't help.
High Mileage Oils are blended differently brand to brand...Amsoil's Signature looks impressive...Group IV & V Blend. PAO has lower Noack Volatilty(Noack Rest determines a lube's evap loss at high temps) than the mineral based lower groups.

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No leaks from the turbo and lines, breather, gasket areas, etc. No oil drips on the garage floor. Just a puff of whitish blue smoke in the morning. No visible smoke as it's running.

Burns around a liter per 5Tkm though. Maybe a bit more. Temp seems to be a little higher.

High mileage oil is also what a friend recommends. Hope I can find some for a diesel.

[oj88]

But Scotty recommends it.

It will only work on rubber oil seals... like what you'll find on the engine or transmissions' main bearing seals.

It will not work on head gaskets or piston rings.