Motorsport Developments - Turbo Fault Finding
Engine lacks power |
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Cause |
Remedy |
| Worn internal engine components | Repair engine as required |
| Fuel system defective or incorrectly adjusted | Replace or adjust faulty components |
| Low boost | Check wastegate and actuator operation |
| Damaged turbocharger | Determine reason for failure - repair or replace turbo |
| Air filter blocked | Replace air filter |
| Air pipe into turbo restricted | Replace pipe |
| Air pipe from filter to turbo leaking | Check hoses for splits and tighten hose clips |
| Air pipe from turbo to inlet manifold leaking | Check hoses and intercooler for leaks and replace |
| Ignition timing incorrectly adjusted | Check and reset |
| Blockage in exhaust system | Replace silencers or catalytic converter |
| Exhaust gas leaking from manifold | Replace gasket or manifold - check bolts for tightness |
Turbo noisy |
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| Damaged turbocharger | Determine reason for failure - repair or replace turbo |
| Air pipe into turbo restricted | Replace pipe |
| Air pipe from filter to turbo leaking | Check hoses for splits and tighten hose clips |
| Air pipe from turbo to inlet manifold leaking | Check hoses and intercooler for leaks and replace |
| Carbon build-up in turbo bearing housing | Change engine oil and filter-overhaul or replace turbo |
| Blockage in exhaust system | Replace silencers or catalytic converter |
| Exhaust gas leaking from manifold | Replace gasket or manifold - check bolts for tightness |
Excessive engine oil consumption |
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| Worn internal engine components | Repair engine as required |
| Fuel system defective or incorrectly adjusted | Replace or adjust faulty components |
| Damaged turbocharger | Determine reason for failure - repair or replace turbo |
| Air filter blocked | Replace air filter |
| Air pipe into turbo restricted | Replace pipe |
| Incorrect operation of crankcase breather system | Check breather hoses, pipes and one way valves as per manufacturers recommendations |
| Carbon build-up in turbo bearing housing | Change engine oil and filter-overhaul or replace turbo |
| Air pipe from turbo to inlet manifold leaking | Check hoses and intercooler for leaks and replace |
| Restricted oil drain pipe from turbocharger | Replace oil drain pipe |
Blue exhaust smoke at idle |
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| Worn internal engine components | Repair engine as required |
| Fuel system defective or incorrectly adjusted | Replace or adjust faulty components |
| Damaged turbocharger | Determine reason for failure - repair or replace turbo |
| Air filter blocked | Replace air filter |
| Air pipe into turbo restricted | Replace pipe |
| Restricted oil drain pipe from turbocharger | Replace oil drain pipe |
| Incorrect operation of crankcase breather system | Check breather hoses, pipes and one way valves as per manufacturers recommendations |
| Carbon build-up in turbo bearing housing | Change engine oil and filter-overhaul or replace turbo |
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