Ordinary Turbo Failure Analysis and Solution | Refoneturbo.com
Do you know how to check the turbocharger by yourself once it stops work suddenly? Here are some tips for your guidance. 1. Oil contamination a) Mostly visible as scratches and score lines on the journal bearing and the shaft . b) Inner and outer bore of the journal bearing becomes oversized and undersized respectively under this situation. c) It results in excessive bearing tolerance between bearing and shaft, which contributes to a failed turbocharger . Solution: Always change the oil filters when replacing a new turbo . Use the correct oil grade for the engine and ensure that the inlet pipes are free from carbon deposits or sludge. 2. Presence of foreign objects a) Damage to the compressor wheel – Foreign objects may enter you turbocharger via the compressor inlet which can cause impact damage and abrasion to the compressor wheels . b) Damage to the turbine wheel – Generally caused by engine components e.g ...