Possible Problems
|
Solutions |
| Clogged air filter element |
Replace elements according to engine manufacturers recommendations |
| Obstructed air intake duct to turbo compressor |
Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required |
| Obstruction in exhaust manifold |
Refer to engine manufacturers manual and remove obstruction |
| Obstruction in muffler or exhaust stack |
Remove obstruction or replace faulty components as required |
| Gas leak in exhaust manifold to engine joint |
Refer to engine manufacturers manual and replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as required |
| Gas leak in turbine inlet to exhaust manifold joint |
Replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as required |
| Obstructed turbocharger oil drain line |
Remove obstruction or replace line as required |
| Obstructed engine crankcase vent |
Refer to engine manufacturers manual, clear obstruction |
| Turbocharger center housing sludged or coked |
Change engine oil and oil filter, overhaul or replace turbo as required |
| Worn engine piston rings or liners (blowby) |
Refer to engine manufacturers manual and repair engine as required |
| Internal engine problem (valves, pistons) |
Refer to engine manufacturers manual and repair engine as required |
| Dirt caked on compressor wheel and/or diffuser vanes |
Clean using a Non-Caustic cleaner and soft brush. Find and correct source of unfiltered air and change engine oil and oil filter |
| Damaged turbocharger |
Analyze failed turbocharger, find and correct cause of failure, overhaul or replace turbocharger as required |
