NOTICE
Turbocharger bearing failures can cause large quan-
tities of oil to enter the air intake and exhaust sys-
tems. Loss of engine lubricant can result in serious
engine damage.
Minor leakage of oil into a turbocharger under ex-
tended low idle operation should not cause problems
as long as a turbocharger bearing failure has not
occured.
When a turbocharger bearing failure is accompanied
by a significant engine performance loss (exhaust
smoke or engine rpm up at no load), do not continue
engine operation until the turbocharger is renewed.
A visual inspection of the turbocharger can minimize
unscheduled downtime. A visual inspection of the
turbocharger can also reduce the chance for potential
damage to other engine parts.
Removal and Installation
For options regarding the removal, installation, and
replacement, consult your Perkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor. Refer to the Disassembly and
Assembly, “Turbocharger - Remove and
Turbocharger - Install” and Systems Operation,
Testing and Adjusting, “Turbocharger - Inspect” for
further information.
Inspecting
NOTICE
The compressor housing for the turbocharger must
not be removed from the turbocharger for inspection
or removed for the cleaning of the compressor.
1.
Remove the pipe from the turbocharger exhaust
outlet and remove the air intake pipe to the
turbocharger. Visually inspect the piping for the
presence of oil. Clean the interior of the pipes in
order to prevent dirt from entering during
reassembly.
2.
Check for obvious heat discoloration of the
turbocharger. Check for any loose bolts or any
missing bolts. Check for damage to the oil supply
line and the oil drain line. Check for cracks in the
housing of the turbocharger. Ensure that the
compressor wheel can rotate freely.
3.
Check for the presence of oil. If oil is leaking from
the back side of the compressor wheel, there is a
possibility of a failed turbocharger oil seal.
The presence of oil may be the result of extended
engine operation at low idle. The presence of oil
may also be the result of a restriction of the line for
the intake air (clogged air filters), which causes the
turbocharger to slobber.
4.
Inspect the bore of the housing of the turbine outlet
for corrosion.
5.
Fasten the air intake pipe and the exhaust outlet
pipe to the turbocharger housing. Ensure that all
clamps are installed correctly and that all clamps
are tightened securely.
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Walk-Around
Inspection
Inspect
the
Engine
for
Leaks
and
for
Loose
Connections
A
walk-around
inspection
should
only
take
a
few
minutes.
When
the
time
is
taken
to
perform
these
checks,
costly
repairs
and
accidents
can
be
avoided.
For
maximum
engine
service
life,
make
a
thorough
inspection
of
the
engine
compartment
before
starting
the
engine.
Look
for
items
such
as
oil
leaks
or
coolant
leaks,
loose
bolts,
worn
belts,
loose
connections
and
trash
buildup.
Make
repairs,
as
needed:
• The guards must be in the correct place. Repair
damaged guards or replace missing guards.
• Wipe all caps and plugs before the engine is
serviced in order to reduce the chance of system
contamination.
NOTICE
For any type of leak (coolant, lube, or fuel) clean up
the fluid. If leaking is observed, find the source and
correct the leak. If leaking is suspected, check the flu-
id levels more often than recommended until the leak
is found or fixed, or until the suspicion of a leak is
proved to be unwarranted.
NOTICE
Accumulated grease and/or oil on an engine is a fire
hazard. Remove the accumulated grease and oil. Re-
fer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “En-
gine - Clean” for more information.
• Ensure that the cooling system hoses are correctly
clamped and that the cooling system hoses are
tight. Check for leaks. Check the condition of all
pipes.
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