turbo needed
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Laughing Gas
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turbo needed
SO, towing my 5th wheel I noticed that the EGT's were higher than normal. Boost was low. I pulled the intake and found that the compressor wheel was contacting the housing. There is between 1/4 and 1/2 inch end play and side to side play is there too. I don't know if I can rebuild this one or not. Going to the shop to pull it now. If I can rebuild I'm going that route. But, just in case, anyone have anything from stock to an upgrade they would like to sell?
I just need a towing machine, not a race car. I'd really like to not use the WW. Rather have the ATS housing.
I just need a towing machine, not a race car. I'd really like to not use the WW. Rather have the ATS housing.
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How bad did it contact the housing? Any pics? Depending on damage you might be able to just rebuild. Then again, if you are going with a ported housing and rebuild ect you might as well start looking for a 38R almost.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks to everyone for the responses!!! I have a turbo on the way. I'll post a few pics of the damage here in a few days to see if it is rebuildable. I know the WW is trashed. The turbine wheel was rubbing against the oil housing? So that may be toast too.
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Laughing Gas
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With everything out of the way I went ahead and spent the 50 cents under the valve covers and re-torqued everything.
I plan to gut the EBPV and remove the flap in the exhaust housing too based on this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...d-my-ebpv.html
Got the AIH removal pug on the way too.
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Laughing Gas
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pics added
got another turbo (thanks Joey) and a turbo rebuild kit (thanks Clay). Once I got the turbo apart it was obvious that it didn't need rebuilding but I was already in there...
If the links work, here's a few pics. The thrust bearing is way gone. What would make that happen on a truck with only 120k? I have done regular oil changes.
The bearing cover is worn and cracked, the wheel is a few ounces lighter
If the links work, here's a few pics. The thrust bearing is way gone. What would make that happen on a truck with only 120k? I have done regular oil changes.
The bearing cover is worn and cracked, the wheel is a few ounces lighter
