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Turbo Failure Chart

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Oil
Oil Leak
Leak
from
from
Cause
compressor
turbine
seal
seal

Remedy

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Obstructed air outlet duct

from compressor to
Remov e Obstruction
intake manifold

Obstructed intake

Remov e Obstruction
Replace seals or tighten
fasteners

Clogged air filter

Replace air filter

Obstructed air intake to

turbo

Remov e Obstruction

Air leak in duct from air

cleaner to compressor

Air leak in duct from

compressor to intake
manifold

Replace seals or tighten

fasteners

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Air leak at intake

manifold to engine j oint

Replace seals or tighten

fasteners

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Obstruction in exhaust
manifold

Remov e Obstruction

Obstruction in muffler or
exhaust stack

Remov e Obstruction

Gas leak in exhaust

manifold to engine j oint

Replace seals or tighten

fasteners

Gas leak in turbine inlet Replace seals or tighten

to exhaust manifold j oint fasteners

Gas leak in ducting after

turbine outlet

Repair gas leak

Obstructed turbo oil

drain line

Remov e obstruction or
replace oil drain line

Obstructed engine
crankcase v ent

Clear obstruction

Turbo center housing

sledged or coked

Change engine oil, filter,

replace turbo as required

Fuel inj ection pump or

inj ectors incorrectly
adj usted

Replace or adj ust inj ectors

and/or inj ection pump

Engine camshaft timing

incorrect

Check/reset timing

Worn engine rings or

liners (blow by)

Repair as needed

Internal engine problem

(v alv es, pistons)

Repair as needed

Dirt caked on
compressor w heel

Clean w ith non caustic

cleaner and soft brush,
change filters

Damaged turbo

Analyze turbo to determine

failure, replace turbo

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Turbocharger Installation Check List

Replace oil supply lines and fittings. These lines often become plugged with
decomposed oil which restricts oil flow and drainage.

Do not used silicone or thread tape

Make sure all openings to turbo are open and not plug or capped off.

Shut off fuel or disable ignition and crank the engine for at least 15 seconds or until oil
pressure is raised

Allow engine to fast idle (1,000 RPM) for 3 - 5 minutes to seat turbo seals
Always let engine idle for 3 -5 minutes before shut down, otherwise the turbo will

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continue to spin without oil lubrication and pressure

When changing oil, be sure to prime oil filter

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