Cummins ISX Turbo Actuator

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  1. RGVTrucker956

    RGVTrucker956 Bobtail Member

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    Recently been having problem where truck loses complete acceleration, starts shaking & blowing white smoke. Towed to shop, changed gear fuel pump, Fuel shutoff solenoid. Test drove it for a while, hauled a load and next day started doing it again. Then changed turbo actuator & it’s been running fine, but is it normal for the actuator to be closing & opening in idle. Scared to put a load on it & have it break down again.
     
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    They live longer if you use a turbine blanket that shields the heat off the actuator head...
     
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    what isx is it?, is it the vgt electronic turbo actuator?
     
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    Looks like an 870
     
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    Good evening all i have the same actuator looks like mine is stuck can just replace the actuator only please need your expertise advice thanks
     
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    It can be changed. Do it soon or your turbo will seize
     
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    Man I have the VGT. Sometimes I think it's gonna turn into a stalk of bananas.
     
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    Where is the best place to buy
     
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    Cummins. 1yr warranty
     
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