01 7.3 247k.

Yesterday went to get on the freeway I looked back and saw a cloud of what looked like blue smoke. I'm in northern Utah and it's cold but the truck runs fine, I haven't noticed any change in performance. Turbo still builds boost. I pulled the fuel filter cap last night to check fuel color and it was clean. I do have the CCV mod done. I also pulled to IC Pipe off the turbo and there was a little oil in there but not much, should there be any at all with the CCV mod?

Just looking for some ideas on where to start. Thanks!

 

Do you have any oil puddled up on the tailpipe? If your fuel filter is clean then I would think your journal bearing might need a rebuild. How long ago did you do the CCV mod? Did you clean out the intercooler pipes and intercooler also? Just might be residual oil in the pipes.

 

I have not seen any oil in the tail pipe yet. The CCV was done over a year ago. When it was done I pulled all the IC pipes and cleaned everything. I also noticed a weird wine/squeal at upper RPMs sounds like it's coming for the turbo.

 

If you have a weird unusual sound coming from the turbo I think it's time to rebuild the turbo journal bearing. Look on www.riffraffdiesel.Com he has the best prices. Don't forget the turbo seals for reinstalling the turbo.

 

Could this also cause my blue smoke?

 

Yep sure can. Oil is just going out through the downpipe and out the exhaust. What is your oil level at?

 

Oil level is good, I check it every week. I have a evbp acuator leaking pretty bad. Looks like I'll do the turbo with the evbp delete all in one!

 

Below are a few of the more reputable shops to get a rebuild kit from. I bought the $59.99 kit with 360 bearing from SP Turboost and it was a well put together kit.

Ford Powerstroke 7.3 Liter ? SP Turboost Company, LLC

Barder Turbo with 360 bearing

7.3L TP38 / GTP38 Rebuild Kit with 360 Thrust Upgrade | BARDER TURBO SERVICE

RiffRaff stock/OEM kit

Garrett GTP38 Journal Bearing Rebuild Kit - Riffraff Diesel Performance

 

If your in northern Utah you just might want to get the rebuild kit for the pedestal. By Keeping the ebpv operational your truck will warm up faster in the winter time. I deleted mine because I live in Florida. But if you do decide to delete it then make sure you get the 470 ohm resister to plug in the end of the connector and the adapter where the ebpv would be.

 

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/garrett-gtp38-high-flow-outlet/

 

Thanks for the help, will check the turbo tonight. Will post an update!

 

I'll be up in Layton Utah at the end of this month till about July or August. I'll be working on Hill AFB. If you need any help when I get up there let me know.

 

I work on the base and live in Layton!!

 

Awesome, let me know if you need a hand. I'm staying in a rental house on Child street.

 

Make sure you also get 2 sets of O-rings for the turbo pedestal. One between the block & pedestal and the other goes between the turbo & pedestal.