Diagnostics


Turbocharger diagnostics
Select symptoms
Cause and method of repair
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Air filter dirty
Replace air filter according to manufacturer’s specification
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Suction line blockage
Clean or replace the hose
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Pressure line blockage
Clean or replace the hose
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Intake manifold blockage
Clean the manifold
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Leak between turbocharger/intake manifold
Clean the leak
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Exhaust manifold dirty
Clean the manifold
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Exhaust system blockage
Remove obstruction or replace necessary parts for new ones (check correct operation of the mountain brake)
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Exhaust manifold damage or lack of gasket
Remove the leak or replace damaged manifold
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Oil drain line blockage
Remove the obstruction or replace the oil line for new one
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Engine crankcase ventilation system blockage
Clean or replace according to manufacturer’s specification
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Oil channels inside CHRA blocked/contaminated with burned oil
Change oil, replace oil filter, check turbocharger for damage
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Fuel pump or fuel injectors wrongly calibrated
Calibrate properly and/or replace worn parts according to manufacturer’s specification
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Engine valve clearances wrongly calibrated
Calibrate properly and/or replace worn parts according to manufacturer’s specification
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Engine bores, liners or piston rings worn
Repair engine according to manufacturer’s specification
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Engine valves or pistons worn
Repair engine according to manufacturer’s specification
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Compressor housing and compressor wheel contaminated
Check intake system for leaks, check engine crankcase ventilation system, change oil, check turbocharger for damage
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Turbocharger damaged
Find and remove the cause of damage, repair or replace turbocharger