LLY: New guy from NH

[Ilawns]

Hi there. New to the forum, other than lurking in the past, from New Hampshire.
I have two 2005 LLYs: A 2500HD Crew Cab and a 3500HD Crysteel 1-ton dump.
Both are work trucks for my landscaping business.

The 1-ton dump was bogging down under throttle on the highway and threw a P1093 a few weeks ago after filling both tanks with fuel. Changed the fuel filter and everything was fine. It did it again a few days ago and realized I should have checked the air filter too... The filter was pretty bad and the intake box had debris in it. So, before putting in a new air filter, I went to blow the debris out with compressed air. As a precaution, I put two shop rags in the intake. Yup, I forgot the rags and put it back together. Drove it for 5 miles before I thought.... where are the rags? Oh $hit!!!

I found about a third of one of the rags in the throat of the turbo. The rest was pulverized and passed into the Intercooler.

I took everything off to inspect the turbo blades. The very tips of three blades are chipped on the turbo fan.

So, I had it towed to the shop and now I need to figure out what I need to replace/repair before doing any further damage.

Do I have to pull the entire HTT to change the fan? Should I replace the intercooler that must have pulverized shop rags in it? Is there further tests or parts I need to go through?

Thanks...

 

[Torqued]

You do need to replace intercooler. buy a wicked turbo wheel for better and stronger performance. You do need to pull the HTT besides it's good experience and replace the fan. I would recommend at least cleaning your turbo as well split the Turbo case to remove the Unison Ring and Variable Vanes then clean.

 

[Ilawns]

I appreciate the quick response. I've already got a friend with a wheel. From the descriptions and pics in the DIY forum, it should be quite an adventure! I hope in the end the truck will be better off!


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[Torqued]

Yeah I love building turbos at least its something small like a cracked fan and not your whole turbo, Allison or injectors. I recommended cleaning your turbo every 30,000-50,000 miles or so

 

[Ilawns]

Thanks! Then I should come up with a PM plan for my 05 2500HD that has 225K on it that's seriously overdue. Is it safe to even consider a used Intercooler or stick to new?


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