{"id":234,"date":"2018-12-18T08:48:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T08:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turbo-repairs-uk.com\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2019-01-15T14:11:01","modified_gmt":"2019-01-15T14:11:01","slug":"important-fitting-information-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turbo-repairs-uk.com\/blog\/234\/important-fitting-information-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Fitting Information (part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

So why did your last turbo fail?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is vital to identify why your last turbo failed, and rectify the fault – otherwise the replacement could fail too.<\/p>\n

More than 95% of failures are caused by these 3 turbo killers;<\/p>\n

Oil Starvation – can be the result of:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. blockages (e.g. carbon deposits, silicon on gaskets, kinked pipes).<\/li>\n
  2. leaking pipes.<\/li>\n
  3. low oil level, worn oil pump or lack of oil priming when turbo was fitted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note: blockages and leaks in the air and exhaust system can change the pressure at the turbo and cause leakage.<\/p>\n

    Oil Contamination – can be caused by:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. fuel, water, swarf or carbon deposits.<\/li>\n
    2. overdue oil or filter change.<\/li>\n
    3. incorrect oil or poor quality oil or filter.<\/li>\n
    4. malfunctioning filter bypass valve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Foreign Object Damage – can be due to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. leaks in the air intake system.<\/li>\n
      2. fragments remaining from the failed turbo.<\/li>\n
      3. washers, gasket material, rag particles, etc in the air intake; even a very small object can cause severe damage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Other Potential Causes of Failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. prolonged engine idling – can create a vacuum which damages the turbo seals.<\/li>\n
        2. hard acceleration from a cold start\u00a0 – insufficient time for oil to protect the turbo bearings.<\/li>\n
        3. hot engine shutdown – produces carbon which damages turbo bearings.<\/li>\n
        4. exceeding the engine rev limit – will overspeed the turbo beyond the oil’s ability to to protect it, and produce overboost which damages the engine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The majority of turbo problems are oil-related, so you must check the lubrication system before replacing the turbo, and finally, if your turbo was bought on an outright basis, then make sure you’re fitting the correct turbo.<\/p>\n

          Accurately identifying the turbo you need saves the time, trouble and expense caused by receiving an incorrect unit. We can usually identify the correct turbo\u00a0from the vehicles registration number.<\/p>\n

          However, the most accurate identification is to use the details on the name plate or label of the failed turbo.<\/p>\n

          For more advice you can call us on 01253 933794 or www.turborepairs.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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