Extremely high copper in UOA

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Dec 24, 2011 | 12:13 AM

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Bonanza35

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Dec 24, 2011 | 12:23 AM

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twags6

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I'm leaning towards the turbo too. My mpg has been slowly dropping over the past year and I'm averaging 2mpg less per tank now. When I put my foot in it, you don't hear it whistle like you did before. I figured it was just leaky up pipes, but this all fits into place now. Looks like Clay's getting even more money from me! Will this kit cover everything I need to do a rebuild? Riffraff Diesel: Garrett GTP38 Journal Bearing Rebuild Kit or do I need to get the compressor housing O ring and turbo reinstall kit listed on the page too? I have Guzzle's Mechanics Part Cabinet kit already.

Dec 24, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dagren99

Just another case to support doing oil analysis on these trucks - hopefully you caught it early enough to save the turbo.

Nope, was not able to save the turbo, BUT i was a good excuse to get a brand new one

Dec 24, 2011 | 09:58 AM

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HD Rider

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My last oil sample came back showing a little high on iron but not enough to really raise any concern. My turbo ate itself 1000 miles later.

Good excuse to get a 38r!

Dec 24, 2011 | 01:25 PM

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Attached below is an article from a world class lubrication specialist regarding copper and diesel engine oils. Perhaps you might glean some insight from it.

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Dec 24, 2011 | 01:49 PM

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woodnthings

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Originally Posted by SpringerPop

Amen! Good call!

I'd send some reps your way, but I've done that recently and the RepCop tells me something about spreading 'em!

Pop

Got him for ya Marv!

Dec 26, 2011 | 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F250_

Attached below is an article from a world class lubrication specialist regarding copper and diesel engine oils. Perhaps you might glean some insight from it.

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Good info! Love the coffee stains on the bottom, lmfao!

Dec 30, 2011 | 05:35 PM

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twags6

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Ok, so I finally got a chance to check the turbo. No in/out play, but there's a little side to side play. I've also noticed that the haze coming from the exhaust when I pull out is getting a little more noticeable so I'm gonna get a kit from Clay and hopefully solve the problem.