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Cause

Remedy

   

  Clogged air filter element Replace element according to engine manufacturers recommendations
 

  Obstructed air intake duct to turbo compressor Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required

   

      Obstructed air outlet duct from compressor to intake manifold Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required

   

      Obstructed intake manifold Refer to engine manufacturers manual & remove obstruction
       

      Air leak in duct from air cleaner to compressor Correct leak by replacing seals or tightening fasteners as required

      Air leak in duct from compressor to intake manifold Correct leak by replacing seals or tightening fasteners as required

      Air leak at intake manifold to engine joint Refer to engine manufacturers manual & replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as required

 

  Obstruction in exhaust manifold Refer to engine manufacturers manual & 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 & replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as required

   

 

  Gas leak in turbine inlet to exhaust manifold joint Replace gasket or tighten fasteners as required
       

      Gas leak in ducting after the turbine oultet Refer to engine manufacturers manual & repair leak
 

     

Obstructed turbocharger oil drain line Remove obstruction or replace line as required
 

     

Obstructed engine crackcase vent Refer to engine manufacturers manual , clear obstruction
 

     

Turbocharger center housing sludged or coked Change engine oil & oil filter, overhaul or replace turbo as required

            Fuel injection pump or fuel injectors incorrectly adjusted Refer to engine manufacturers manual - replace or adjust faulty components(s) as required

            Engine camshaft timing incorrect Refer to engine manufacturers manual & replace worn parts

   

Worn engine piston rings or liners (blowby) Refer to engine manufacturers manual & repair engine as required

   

Internal engine problem (valves, pistons) Refer to engine manufacturers manual & repair engine as required

Dirt caked on compressor wheel and/or diffuser vanes Clean using a Non-Caustic cleaner & Soft Brush.
Find & correct source of unfiltered air & change engine oil & oil filter

Damaged turbocharger Analyze failed turbocharger, find & correct cause of failure, overhaul or replace
turbocharger as required