So it seems to be one problem after another with this car, its got a damaged valve on cylinder 6 causing a misfire and now i think the turbos gone. Started it the other day and got loads of white smoke out the back there was only me so i couldn't rev it and look at the exhaust at the same time but the smoke wafting past seemed white in colour with no blue, when i rev it theres a whining noise that sounds like a supercharger! not the usual whistling noise im used to hearing when a turbo fails, ive read that unburnt diesel shows white smoke but this seems a bit excessive? anyone shed some light on this?

Much appreciated

I'm sorry to hear this, I though you would have traded it by now after not hearing from you.
Before you condemn the turbo check to see if you have used any water as this can also cause lots of white smoke.
It could be somethg as simple as one of the egr coolers leaking into the exhaust.

cheers rich, unfortunately this happened on monday i had been looking at a few cars and was planning on getting shot this weekend but unfortunately the fault sticks out like sore thumb, i was thinking water from somewhere but its the whine that comes with it thats got me worried.
will give it a look over tomorrow and report back

batteries died so couldnt have a proper look yesterday, it dosent seem to have used any coolant but it wasnt ran for very long, what are your thoughts on the whining noise?

Could be anything really, a/c compressor. Viscus fan, alternator bearing etc.
It is difficult to advice without seeing the car sorry

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batteries died so couldnt have a proper look yesterday, it dosent seem to have used any coolant but it wasnt ran for very long, what are your thoughts on the whining noise?

cheers for replies everyone despite my lack of info i understand its difficult to diagnose a fault without seeing it so thank you!
think its going to my indy soon so im sure he'll pin point it
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