What happens when a turbo goes out

Discussion in 'PAM' started by kid_cardiac, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. kid_cardiac

    kid_cardiac Medium Load Member

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    No fire. That's all oil.

    And the company is shipping the parts here. So more sitting and waiting.
     
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  3. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    Gotta love Pam for that. I remember when Rollin's truck broke in Dubois PA. He'll say it was my fault, but I deny it. They were gunna ship from T-town, but i think they got it from Canada or something. Truck sat a while. What was it like a week and a half or so.
     
  4. kid_cardiac

    kid_cardiac Medium Load Member

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    Actually, they just shipped the turbo itself. The rest of parts, they're purchasing from here in California. Also, the condenser has to be sent away to be cleaned, so it looks like I'm here til Monday at the earliest.
     
  5. Rollin2003

    Rollin2003 Light Load Member

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    My differential was held up in Canada customs for two weeks. And yes Noggin you were driving so it was your fault...
     
  6. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    Okay , it says you have been a trucker for three years.
    You say you are having your 5th one installed.
    Can you explain how these turbos blew?
    A turbo should last at least a few hundred thousand miles.
     
  7. Richey

    Richey Bobtail Member

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    I thought that your engine just loses power. Guess not?!!?!
     
  8. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    lol was not!! I still love RR's first question..."What'd you hit?"

    I thought I had a pic of it. Must be at home
     
  9. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    Not in the 2010 Cascadias! lol
     
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  10. kid_cardiac

    kid_cardiac Medium Load Member

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    UPDATE: I got out of the shop yesterday. A fillup and a truck AND trailer wash later (you were right, dj, they would not pay for the trailer), I'm starting to make my way out of California. But I also have the old turbo with me, neatly packed in a box. Think they want me in Tontitown?
     
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  11. Rubber_Duck

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    Keep that old turbo, your company will want it as proof the repairs were made.
     
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