I need a new turbo for my 2000 X. I figured since I'm gonna replace it I might as well go with an upgrade. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kind or a good place to get one. And also need to know if there are any other parts I need to or should replace while doing this job. Thanks, Rob

 

I would go with (and am if/when mine goes) a GTP38R Ball Bearing turbo. I would put it on a non-EBPV pedestal to save potential oil leaks there. The only other thing I can think of is the Bellowed up-pipes since you going to be in there anyway. Probably a $2k job...

 

I just replaced mine with a re-built stock w/WW, Non EBV delete pedestal, new boots all the way around and a cool new wastegate from Dieselsite. also replaced the up-pipes and gaskets.
its like a whole new truck. course when I get a DP down the road, it will be a new truck again.

why do you think you need a new turbo?

Izzy, you beat me to it.

 

The truck is huffing some blue smoke at idle and I can see a decent amount of oil seeping out of the turbo.

 

If you haven't done the CCV mod, an oily turbo is normal. If it's leaking out of the pedestal, it's probably just O-rings.

 

What's the ccv mod?

 

I was hoping you'd say that -- that means you probably don't need a new turbo.

There is a black coupler between the intake tube that connects to the air box and the tube than connects to the turbo. On the bottom of that coupler, there is a small elbow that connects it to the Crank Case Vent "dog house". The CCV mod is to simply vent that oily nasty stuff to the the atmosphere instead of into your turbo. Easiest way is to simply replace the black coupler with a short piece of 4" OD exhaust pipe, turn the dog house around (be prepared to replace the O-rings under there!), and connect a piece of heater hose (5/8th or 3/4 -- double check me) to the elbow using a hose coupler and run the hose to a convenient point. I ran mine back by the exhaust -- it's tie-wrapped to the rear axle. The key is to keep it sloped down away from the engine so if any oil/condensation gets in there, it will run out. The exception is that a lot of us run the heater hose up over the brake booster so any oil that does make it past the dog house should run back down, and it helps keep it away from the hot exhaust manifold. I have not had any oil come out that hose, so I'm happy with it. One option is to use clear hose from Home Depot or Lowes so you can see if there's any pooling going on (if you run it that far).

International vents their version directly to the atmosphere right near the block. Some do it that way, but I chose to run mine further back to keep the smelly fumes away from the cab. Your choice.

Here's a good write-up on it:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/ccv1.html

 

Thanks a lot I'm gonna do that as soon as I get home.

 

Wow that was a really good write up. I went to home depot after work and got all the hoses fittings and clamps I needed. After I installed everything I drove the truck for a while and theres no more smoke. Thank you Izzy 351 for saving me allot of money!

 

some folks I have heard make a oil trap, so avoid any possible drips in the drive way.
they run the hose to a PVC trap, that they can drain from time to time. but it still has the vent out the back of the truck.

 

Now that your IC tubes and boots are not going to get oiled up by the ccv it's time to clean them all. Easy job using Simple Green. Disassemble, clean, dry thoroughly and reassemble. Makes sure everything is put back together very tight to avoid boost leaks. You will be surprised by the amount of oil you find.

 

does that oil actaully make it to the intercooler? and if so does it just build up and what do to with it?

 

Sure it does!! I think it just blows through it because it makes it all the way to the orange boots under the intake spider and they get all nasty & oily. That's where mine was leaking way back when. I was thinking about taking my I/C out after I did the CCV, but everyone that said they did only got like a teaspoon of oil out. Hardly worth the trouble of yanking it.

 

Come on, you still NEED a new turbo, don't ya?

 

http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/ccv1.html