Replace Turbo

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  1. Bigman58

    Bigman58 Light Load Member

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    I have a 2001 Century. 60s 12/7
    1,300,00 on engine.
    Runs good and gets good fuel mileage. Lately there has been a small drip of oil coming out of the Turbo actuator mechanism.
    Turbo is probably the original. I was wondering about replacing it. Thinking the oil leak may be a sign of bad things to come.
    . I know it's not coming from the oil feed or return line. Leak is minor. Looks like there has been some minor fuel leakage too. No sign of smoking out the stack either. Is it hard to replace a turbo? Doesn't look real hard.
    Thanks for your input.
     
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  3. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    They are not hard to change just be sure there is no oil in the air to air when you put the new one on and start the engine or your engine will run away with itself. As long as you have the right tools should not take to long butas with everything else if you are going to change it be sure freightliner has one in stock before you start your adventure into mechanics
     
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  4. lzgny

    lzgny Bobtail Member

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    just replace it while you are not on the road. turbo itself will cost you 1900 plus installation ( if you would like someone to replace i for you).
    my turbo gone when i was on the road so i paid 3400 ( tow truck , turbo , labor fee etc) to get it fixed in one day ( because i had delivery next morning)

    forgot to add 1900 was for 05 columbia .
     
  5. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    A rebuilt turbo for your Detroit is around $450. A new one is around $650. Just had it done. Labor is around $200. If a stud breaks it's $25 for each one to be extracted and replaced. These are fixed price quotes from the Detroit Diesel chain shop. Be prepared to replace the center part of your exhaust manifold also. They tend to be cracked.

    The turbo is actually easy to replace....IF....NeverSeize was used on the bolts and studs. If not and you break one be prepared to have mechanic visit you on a road call.
     
  6. lzgny

    lzgny Bobtail Member

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    wow 650 for new turbo ? is it for all models and years?
    i spent 3400 to replace it , but again if your truck breaks up on highway local shops take advantage of it :(
    new turbo 1900 , labor 510 , delivery 170 , tow 400 etc :(
     
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    Helowrenchturn2 Medium Load Member

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    $450 for aftermarket made in usa, 14l $1100. Both with free shipping. Any work done on the road is more expensive.
     
  9. Jokingypsy

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    I don't know how to change a turbo, but I do know three tricks for exhaust studs that I've had luck with in cars in trucks. Lube, lube, and lube. The best product I think I've come across is called Kroil, not super easy to find, the second is PB Blaster, usually can be found anywhere, and in a pinch you can use DOT III brake fluid. Be careful with the brake fluid, it will strip paint also. The longer it sets, the better the chances of not breaking a stud. I hope this helps somebody out somewhere.

    Adam
     
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  10. lzgny

    lzgny Bobtail Member

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    same day i called freightliner dealership in NJ and they told me 2100 plus labor :(
     
  11. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Just go into Ebay. Plenty of new turbos for Detroit from $400 to $590. Original OEM BorgWarner.
     
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