I have a 2000 Excursion with a 7.3 PSD with 91,000 miles on it, and my fuel milage has dropped some. I was noticing the other day that I could not here the TORBO any more. also I noticed a little pool of oil on top of the manifold, under the TURBO. Got any good ideas. Thanks

 

oil under the turbo? thats not good.......

 

Doesn't sound good.

I have heard that if the temp in turbo reaches a certain level the "fins" will flatten out and render it useless.

first sign that has happen is apprently not hearing the turbo anymore.

 

Best bet would be to clean the valley out and determine the source of the leak first. Anything that leaks into the valley will pool under the turbo.

Any other symptoms besides a milage drop? A blown turbo will also be accompanied by a huge power loss, and generally a large cloud of oil smoke following you around.

 

I have not noticed any smoke.

 

No turbo noise, oil under turbo, 91000 miles on your truck, less than five years old...Sounds like you need to give a $100 bill to the local ford dealer.

Hammer

 

What is that supposed to mean?

 

Warranty!Warranty!

 

we bought it used. would it still be covered

 

the factory warranty on a powerstroke is 5 years 100,000 miles even if you are not the original owner, so yes it would be covered and you have to pay a $100.00 deductible

 

Hell yeah... I didnt know that. Im about to buy a truck with 85k miles and was worried about ball joints, tranny, and coolant.

 

when i said "powerstroke" i ment the powerstroke engine, and only the engine, everthing else is 3 years 36,000 miles

 

ahh crap... i got all excited. Might as well have it checked before I buy it

 

I called the dealer ship and set up an appointment. THANKS for the help guys

 

I have the same problem with engine oil poolling under the turbo, also evidence of oil leak at the connecting hose leading to the intercooler infront of the engine.
I brought the vehicle 2000 ex psd to the dealer this morning, and I was told that the turbo is not covered under the 100K mileage. The mechanic thinks that the leak might be coming from the turbo pedestal and I have to pay the parts and labor to replaced it. I was also told that the oil around the hose leading to the air cooler is normal. Is it true that turbo problem is not covered by the warranty? Is it true that oil leak at the hose connector to the intercooler is normal?

Thanks for the input. jamesj