urmine351
fort smith, arkansas
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today, traveling up i-81 and i-88, bad loss of power, turbo only will get 8-10 psi changed fuel filters, did not help. what do i need to do and anyone know of a good shop near franklin,ny? i am from arkansas traveling to vermont.
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Deen
Vancouver, WA
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Exhaust brake stuck
Bad connection to the CAC?
Bad connection from CAC to engine?
CAC has a hole in it?
Bad turbo
Check in that order
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wallynm
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Replace the air filter
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as197
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What Deen said...
If you had a sudden loss of boost you have a leak somewhere. Changing the air filter is not gonna fix it either. Check all the boost hoses and their connections.
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noRVtoheaven
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This much loss of boost usually indicates a serious leeak in the boost system or a crack in the Charge Air Cooler. Do not waste money allowing some mechanic to run up dignostic time. Go to a CAT Dealer with a Dynomometer and get an accurate diagnosis. A CAG is expensive. You need an expert dignosis.
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bkd148
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Check all the clamps and hose connection for the air to air exchanger. Sometimes the clamps burst open or the hoses slip off or the hoses split open.
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Bruce Brown
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I can highly recommed Tracy Road Equipment. They have locations fairly close to you in both Syracuse and Albany.
As for the trouble, do you always let the turbo cool for a few minutes before shutting it down? Thats a big deal and far too many people don't do it.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
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box710
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If you hear a hissing sound when accelerating you have a leak in one of the turbo channels. could be just a loose clamp good luck.
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pfunk
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Bruce Brown wrote:
As for the trouble, do you always let the turbo cool for a few minutes before shutting it down? Thats a big deal and far too many people don't do it.
If it was coked up, it wouldnt be making any boost in a short time those bearings fry quick.
Check the ussual suspects for leaks and visuals,,, hate to say it, but it may help to have the cover up and listen for a brave soul (what I would do)
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urmine351
fort smith, arkansas
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you have a spit hose...one of the big ones
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