Common Turbo Problems

Common Turbo Problems

Engine lacks power Black exhaust smoke Excessive engine oil consumption Blue exhaust smoke Noisy turbo Cyclic sound from turbo Oil leak from compressor seal Oil leak from turbo seal Cause
      Clogged air filter element
    Obstructed air intake duct to turbo compressor
          Obstructed air outlet duct from compressor to intake manifold
          Obstructed intake manifold
              Air leak in duct from air cleaner to compressor
      Air leak in duct from compressor to intake manifold
      Air leak at intake manifold to engine joint
    Obstruction in exhaust manifold
          Obstruction in exhaust system
        Gas leak in exhausr manifold to engine joint
        Gas leak in turbine inlet to exhaust manifold joint
              Gas leak in ducting after the turbine outlet
        Obstructed turbo oil drain line
        Obstructed engine crankcase vent
        Turbo center housing sludged or coked
            Fuel injection pump or fuel injectors incorrectly adjusted
            Engine camshaft timing incorrect
    Worn engine piston rings or liners (blowby)
    Internal engine problem (valves, pistons)
Dirt caked on compressor wheel and/or diffuser vanes
Damaged turbo