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Turbocharger Leaking Fluids Externally

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Condition Action
Leaking Coolant from Coolant interfaces; Feed and/or Return Pipe
  • Inspect Seal Surfaces on Bearing Housing, Pipes, and Banjo Bolt
  • If Turbo Seal Surface is damaged replace turbo
  • If Pipe Seal Surface is damaged replace Pipe
  • If Banjo Bolt Seal Surface is damaged replace Banjo Bolt
  • Reassemble with new seals in all cases
Leaking Coolant from area other than Coolant interfaces; NOT Feed and/or Return Pipe Replace component that is leaking
Leaking Oil from Oil interfaces; Feed and/or Return Pipe
  • Inspect Seal Surfaces on Bearing Housing, Pipes, and Bolts
  • If Turbo Seal Surface is damaged replace turbo
  • If Pipe Seal Surface is damaged replace Pipe
  • If Bolt Seal Surface is damaged replace Bolt
  • Reassemble with new seals in all cases
Oil on Compressor Cover
  • Check for correct PCV System functionality, refer to Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis 
  • Check Turbocharger Oil Drain Pipe for restriction
  • Check PCV connection in Compressor Housing, inspect O-ring
  • Check Fresh Air Duct connection at Compressor inlet, look for damage and replace if necessary
  • Check Compressor Outlet connection, look for damage and replace if necessary
All Other External Turbocharger Leaks Replace Turbocharger