PLEASE HELP ! turbo blown ?????

[rdodger]

hey guys i am in need of help in a big way , today while driving to work i think i killed my turbo . i was movin pretty good then a weird wooosh sound then white smoke from exaust and the clakking sound under the hood . i pulled over and shut it off right away . then opened the hood and started it again and the clakking was coming from the turbo area . so i unplugged the harness at the turbo and the clakking and smoke stopped . does anyone know what this could be and if it is the turbo how hard is it to pull off and install a new one for a diesel rookie like me .

[Deagle44]

they are a real pain to get off, the rear mounting bolt is the worst, need a couple extensions, a swivel or two and some patience. Get a good penetrating lube before you attempt it. Its doable just takes some time

[Evil Eye]

It isn't too difficult to do yourself. First things first, get it back home or to a shop where you can work on it. Then pull the air filter and associated piping off and check out the compressor wheel. It sounds like your compressor wheel has come into contact with your housing.

LINK1: Air Filter Removal

LINK2: Tech publications

[rdodger]

okay so i got the truck back in the driveway . i called a local shop that does refurbs on turbos and he said 1160 for the turbo and i do the work myself . just wondering if a refurb is a good or bad idea .

[Evil Eye]

Seems very expensive for a refurb when brand-new turbos can be had for about that same amount.

[dannanw]

Originally Posted by Evil Eye

Seems very expensive for a refurb when brand-new turbos can be had for about that same amount.

. PITA but do able. and I would go new if I where you.

[6.0 stroke]

g yea i would go get the garret powermax turbo for around that price $1200 give or take

[rdodger]

ya thats what i thought , so which brand and where would i get one . i'm in Ontario Canada and wasnt really prepared for this financially if you know what i mean

[Rmorgan711]

I just got an '03 turbo from Gary @ HPTurbochargers $900 w/core charge > $150 refund for good core =$750 for my '05
looked like a brand new turbo...he has 1yr. unlimited mile warranty also.....take your time, turbo is a piece of cake ..swapped mine out in well under 2 hrs.

here is his info incase you need to talk to someone about it :
HPTurbochargers
13006 Indian Ridge Dr
Dayton, TX 77535
United States
gbrichsomeday@verizon.net
832-597-6406

[6.0 stroke]

here it is at IDP... Ford 6.0L GT3788VA Upgraded Stock Replacement Turbo