Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) OIl residue in turbo housing....

[CumminsPuller]

Removed Airfilter and inlet hose to turbo yesterday while changing out my front shocks... ... I found oil residue inside the turbo housing... . It wasn't on the blades though. Is there some kind of internal seal that seperates the lubrication for the turbo bearings without letting it leak out into the housing?



Jason

 

[CumminsPuller]

Nevermind... ... ... From the research I have found it looks like that is is deemed normal after awhile... ... ... . is this correct?



Jason

 

[Sled Puller]

The thrust bearing or washer can leak, it is not a good thing.

Most times it happens from blowing a boot off at wide open.

 

[CumminsPuller]

Sled Puller..... You said most times from running wide open and blowing a boot... ..... Well that counts me out... ... I never run wide open... ... ... ... I baby the truck pretty much... I tow for a living and am very careful trying to make my transmission last as long as I can... . Any other I deas... Are the thrust bearing and washer items I can replace..... or does it require special tooling... . How about a price on those two parts, any idea?



Jason

 

[illflem]

Here's a recent thread about rebuilding a 12 valve turbo, piece of cake. Rebuild kit is $68.

If the leak gets too bad you can get a runaway condition, you won't be able to shut off the engine.



http://216.235.147.117/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63227

 

[jwinnie]

I downloaded the full service/repair manual from the Holset website a while back but I can't find the link. It's like the Holset website just disappeared I can Email the zip file if anyone needs it.



John

 

[CumminsPuller]

I am guessing the rebuild of the 12v vs. the 24v turbo's are the same????



John... . If you could e-mail me the zip file that would be great... . Where do you get parts locally? Local cummins dealer maybe???



Thanks,



Jason

 

[illflem]

Check this out http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/turbo_bearing.htm

 

[CumminsPuller]

thanks illflem!!!!!!!!!



Jason

 

[kboettcher]

Hey Cummins

Here is the link to the Holset page. Just go to "parts and service" and pick your turbo, which I believe is the HX35W and download the whole repair manual. I looked at mine and it is pretty informative.

 

[jwinnie]

Jason, You've got mail



kboettcher, that's the site, thanks

John

 

[CumminsPuller]

Thanks John... ... . And everyone else... ... . So in everyone's opinion it sound like i tshould go ahead and rebuild it... ... ... . ???? Correct... ... ... ????????



Jason