just wondering i got my entire engine replaced in september by volvo my turbo just went out today before i get into a arguement do any of you think that the turbo has a warrenty on it it a cummins engine if need to no :shock:

 

The turbo warrany is separate from the engine. The last turbo I replaced I believe had a 150,000 mile warranty.

 

What happens when your turbo goes? Is that the end and you just sit or can you finish a load? How much does it cost to replace a turbo or can it be rebuilt?

 

I should cost between $1,200-1,800 to replace the turbo. It has been several years ago but I believe I paid somewhere around $1,200 for the last turbo I replaced. According to the shop who replaced my turbo, most fail due to not changing the oil at regular intervals. When the oil loses it's viscosity then it doesn't properly lubricate the bearings in the turbo. The lack of lubrication will cause the bearings to overheat due to friction and fail. Changing your air filter will also help keep dirt and grit out of your turbo. Almost anything on the truck can be rebuilt.

 

You stop ASAP! Unless you want to risk your entire engine! :wink:

 

It stops whistling. :P

 

Isn't a turbo warranty one that stops covering things faster than a regular warranty?

 

Oil doesn't lose much viscosity, actually if you don't change your oil and it loads up with soot, viscosity goes up.

I think the biggest thing is to make sure your EGT's are cool enough before shutting it down. This doesn't mean you have to idle it for 10 minutes, but on a hot day or just after going up a big hill, it pays to pay attention.

 

When a turbo blows you will know it. You should notice a drop in power and a LOT of smoke behind you coming from your stack. If you have your CB on you will probably notice a lot of chatter and profanity about the guy who blew his turbo and that they can't see for all the smoke. You need to find a place to stop ASAP. If you continue driving with a blown turbo then you could do more damage.

 

I know one guy that blew a turbo on an m11. It was different from the usual.

He said the turbo went off like a shotgun. Sure enough, the compressor wheel actually broke in half. Then the engine started sucking in all the oil.

Diesel engines run REAL nice off engine oil. The truck took off like a bat outta hell.

Then he pushed in the clutch, and it revved to 3000 rpms until the engine blew.