Turbo failure?
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Turbo failure?
My buddy has a 2000 f350 powerstroke that has developed an oil leak problem. He says the intercooler tubes(connecting hoses) have always been a little oily, but the one on the pass. side (right next to the cooler) is now leaving a puddle. I told him that I tought the only way oil could get in there is from the turbo. Anyone else have any ideas, before he tears into this?
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From: findlay,ohio
if you or your buddy get the powerstroke registry magazine,the latest issue has a letter in the back where doug lewis explains why the tubes are dirty and how much oil can be seen. has to do with the crankcase ventalation.
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It is the crankcase vent. On top of the driver side valvecover you can see the vent, and the 3/4" hose that connects it to the intake ducting. Pull all the intake ducting to the turbo off and you will be amazed by the amount of oil blowing in there.
Pulling the boots and cleaning them will help for a while, but the only way to actually stop it is to reroute the vent.
Pulling the boots and cleaning them will help for a while, but the only way to actually stop it is to reroute the vent.
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Oh, and normally when a turbo fails it will let go on the exhaust side first. Any billowing clouds of smoke out the tailpipe or oil dripping from it? Generally this is preceeded by a few days/weeks of abnormally loud turbo whine.
Not saying he hasn't blown the turbo, just that it's not too likely given your description.
Not saying he hasn't blown the turbo, just that it's not too likely given your description.
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