Turbo question

[graham1524]

When I pop the hood on my truck there is a lot of air blowing out from around where the turbo is. Is this normal like its coming from the wastegate or is it not supposed to be blowing out like that?

 

[Josh Young]

Re: Turbo question

Is your intercooler to turbo hose leaking? Is it the old factory one or a newer one? You might check to see if the clamps are tight, if you haven't already done so. That might not be it, but it would surely be a cheap fix if it was. Good luck.:tup:

 

[The Devils Own Chariot]

Re: Turbo question

Yeah you should not feel any air coming from the turbo. Are you reaching full boost or do you not know?

 

[ziembic]

Re: Turbo question

is there a shroud around your fan? Could this air be generated by the fan turning?

 

[BoostedSUV]

Re: Turbo question

is there a shroud around your fan? Could this air be generated by the fan turning?

I was going to ask the same question... Are you sure its coming from the turbo and not the fan? At idle the tubno isn't creating much if any volume of air that you would feel leaking. Unless of course if its on the DP side and you're actually feeling an exhaust leak which is possible too

 

[ziembic]

Re: Turbo question

I was going to ask the same question... Are you sure its coming from the turbo and not the fan? At idle the tubno isn't creating much if any volume of air that you would feel leaking. Unless of course if its on the DP side and you're actually feeling an exhaust leak which is possible too

And if thats the case the air should be hot, and it should be noisy, either ticking or loud like exhaust if it is a major leak, but I am leaning towards the fan.

 

[graham1524]

Re: Turbo question

Yes theres a fan shroud but its cold air and its not coming from around the fan its more back left around the turbo and downpipe area. I'll look into the suggested areas a little more today