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Bad Turbo Symptoms
So I pressurized the system at cold at 10lbs and it puked coolant out of the connectors to the heater core. I pulled those connectors off and hooked them up directly to the core. Then re-pressurized the system....and it held 10lbs for 20+ minutes. Gauge didn't budge. Should I run the truck... -
Bad Turbo Symptoms
Radiator Pressure tester like this? https://www.harborfreight.com/radiator-pressure-tester-kit-63862.html ...or a Combustion tester like this? https://www.harborfreight.com/combustion-leak-detector-64814.html -
Bad Turbo Symptoms
Any tips or advice on how to properly test the cooling system? Edit: This truck has an EGR. Should I be testing that as well? -
Bad Turbo Symptoms
Short answer is no. I know there is some hazing to be expected when running the SAC's on a tune that isnt made for them. I am not sure what tune is in the truck. It came with a PPE tuner, but when I plug it in, it says VIN Mismatch, but the VIN on the screen matches the truck. It's not getting... -
Bad Turbo Symptoms
Just did my injectors (SAC45's)....balance rates are good. Compression check is good too. After a long idle (5-10 min) there is a light smoke that starts to appear from the exhaust. When I drive it, it just billows out of the exhaust. There is no sign of a ton of oil residue in the... -
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Thanks again Rob for coming over.....I am at my wits end with this damn truck....I was hoping it was just the injectors....but it seems now that I have fixed those, it's shined a light on a bunch of other issues. I think I am going to take a break from it for awhile because working on anything... -
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Well, I fixed the no boost issue....I guess during all the other stuff I was doing I bent the wastegate bracket. I vaguely remember using it as a pry point to free up the downpipe bolts. Derp... I took the downpipe off and could feel the wastegate valve was loose. Bent the bracket back with a... -
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Then I got it right - and made sure everything was snug. ------------------------ I know I am just grasping at straws here and posting a bunch.....but I am trying to figure this out and dump my thoughts/ideas into one place...so bare with me. I am starting to lean towards my turbo is... -
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I stole this picture for reference... I hooked them up like this. red/red to one, orange/orange to the other. Is there a specific post that each color needs to go to on each injector? Like is it possible to cross the red/red? -
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So how do you tell which is the correct wire for each post? they are the same color to each injector. I just hooked them up. The wires had some 'memory' in them (meaning they had held their position when removed) and I just reconnected the wires as they were. -
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Did some research....apparently a bad wastegate may be the issue regarding to no power. I dug around trying to find out ways to confirm this but everything I'm finding is vague. Anyone have any good links to articles/videos on how to check it? -
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well, put the injectors in...and it still f'n smokes. :mad: 🤬 Its smoking white now...not the dark grey....idles better....drove it around the block and has zero power and smoked out the entire block. I am at a loss....totally defeated and frustrated. I feel like I just dropped $3,400 for... -
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Well, I stepped up to the plate and dropped some loot on a set of SAC 45's and a FASS Titanium 100gph lift pump from LDS. Got all the gaskets, seals, etc to do the job. Hoping to find some time in the next couple days to dig into it and get it done. -
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If this is the general consensus, I'll move forward with swapping out the injectors. I just wanted to make sure I was heading down the right path rather than throwing money at it when that wasn't the issue. -
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Rob came back by today. (Thanks Rob!) He will be posting the balance rates here shortly. Today the truck ran differently than before. Nothing was changed. Before the engine would have a big lope in it upon initial start up....after 10-15 seconds it would smooth out...then it would begin to... -
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No, Rob wasnt able to pull them when he came by. -
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Sooo.... Should I just bite the bullet and replace the injectors? -
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Rob, Thanks again for coming over and pulling these logs...and thank you to anyone who can jump in and give any advice on what to check next -
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Sorry about that. I am located in Las Vegas, NV. Profile updated (y)