Change Car Turbo Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 3h00–10h00 ~300–1000£
Estimated time 3h00–10h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–1000£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Sprinter I 1995-2006 22
  • 208 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 210 D RWD Diesel (602.980)
  • 211 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981)
  • 212 D RWD Diesel (602.980)
  • 213 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 213 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981)
  • 216 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981)
  • 308 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 310 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 311 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 312 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 313 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 313 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 316 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (612.981)
  • 408 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 410 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 411 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 412 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 413 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 413 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 416 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (612.981)
  • 616 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981)
Sprinter II 2006-2018 34
  • 209 CDI Diesel (646.984)
  • 210 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 211 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 211 CDI RWD Diesel (646.985)
  • 213 CDI Diesel (646.986)
  • 213 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 214 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 215 CDI RWD Diesel (646.986)
  • 216 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 216 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 218 CDI RWD Diesel (642.992)
  • 219 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (642.896)
  • 310 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 311 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 313 CDI/BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.955)
  • 314 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 316 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.957)
  • 316 CDI/BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.955)
  • 318 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (642.992)
  • 413 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 414 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 416 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 416 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 509 CDI Diesel (646.984)
  • 510 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 511 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 511 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (646.985)
  • 513 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 514 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 515 CDI Diesel (646.986)
  • 516 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 516 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 518 CDI Diesel (642.992)
  • 519 CDI Diesel (642.896)
Sprinter III 2018-2025 6
  • 311 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958)
  • 316 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958)
  • 319 CDI RWD Diesel (654.920)
  • 414 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958)
  • 419 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (642.899)
  • 514 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958)

What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter turbo?

The turbocharger increases engine power by compressing the intake air, allowing more air (and therefore more fuel) into the combustion chambers. It is driven by exhaust gases spinning a turbine at speeds up to 250,000 rpm. The compressed intake air passes through an intercooler to reduce its temperature before entering the engine.

What are the symptoms of a failing Mercedes-Benz Sprinter turbo?

Common symptoms include: loss of engine power or boost, excessive exhaust smoke (blue/white for oil burning, black for over-fuelling), whining or whistling noise from the turbo area, engine warning light or turbo fault codes, oil leaks at the turbo housing, increased oil consumption.

What causes Mercedes-Benz Sprinter turbo failure?

The main causes are: oil starvation (blocked or restricted oil feed lines, low oil level, poor oil quality), foreign object ingestion, excessive exhaust temperature, worn bearings due to high mileage, and contaminated oil. Always investigate and fix the root cause before fitting a replacement turbo.

Can a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter turbo be reconditioned?

Yes, turbo reconditioning is a common and cost-effective alternative to buying new. A reputable service will disassemble, inspect, replace worn parts, rebalance, and test the unit. Expect to pay 30–60% of the new price.

Is it difficult to change a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter turbo?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical. The turbo is connected to both the intake and exhaust systems, requiring numerous disassembly steps. Approximately 5 hours on average for a professional mechanic. Key precautions after fitting: change the engine oil and filter, prime the turbo with oil before starting, allow the turbo to cool down after hard driving by idling for 30 seconds before switching off.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sprinter I 1995-2006 1995-2006 208 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987), 210 D RWD Diesel (602.980), 211 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981), 212 D RWD Diesel (602.980), 213 CDI Diesel (611.983), 213 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981), 214 RWD Petrol (111.979), 214 RWD Petrol (111.984), 216 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981), 308 CDI RWD Diesel (611.9… Diesel, Petrol
Sprinter II 2006-2018 2006-2018 209 CDI Diesel (646.984), 210 CDI Diesel (651.956), 211 CDI Diesel (651.955), 211 CDI RWD Diesel (646.985), 213 CDI Diesel (646.986), 213 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955), 214 CDI Diesel (651.955), 215 CDI RWD Diesel (646.986), 216 CDI Diesel (651.956), 216 CDI Diesel (651.957), 216… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Sprinter III 2018-2025 2018-2025 311 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958), 316 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958), 319 CDI RWD Diesel (654.920), 414 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958), 419 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (642.899), 514 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958) Diesel

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