I've had the low oil pressure warning. Now I've blown a turbo.

finding41 · Post by **finding41** » 18 Jul 2017, 20:59

My Dr side turbo just blew on my 04 T6 AWD. How hard is it to change? (I'm very mechanically inclined but have no hoist.) My passenger side turbo is leaking oil into the charge pipe. It has some play in it....
Should I rebuild with cartridges from E-Bay? Has anyone tried these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-S80-XC90- ... tz&vxp=mtr Are they just Junk? (I've heard guys on the SAAB forum have good luck with the higher pressure Mitsubishi ones but have not heard about the lower pressure ones.
I can't use the bearing rebuild kit because the dr. side one needs a spindle etc.

Next: How long to R & R the oil pan? Tips? I have to get the carbon that is still floating around in the engine out!
Thanks Marty

Post by **SuperHerman** » 20 Jul 2017, 12:20

Marty: You need to start by dropping that oil pan and looking for possible bearing damage caused by the loss of oil pressure. Another member posted damage s/he found when they dropped the pan. Said poster stated they had to drop the sub-frame to create the space to get the oil pan off. I have heard one can reach in and remove the oil pickup - but have never tried - and this will allow the pan to be removed. You most likely will need to buy, rent or fabricate an above engine holder/support. People have used wood from 4x4s or various combinations of wood to support the engine weight so it doesn't fall down and has enough clearance to lift the engine a few inches. Search around you will find plenty of material to copy and fabricate a solution.

Once the pan is off you can look for damage - you may have lost some bearings - maybe you got lucky. Maybe time for a new engine - possibly rebuild the tranny while it is out. Until you open it up it is too hard to tell. Not sure if you can do the bearings from below - something to research. If you have any signs of metal sparkle you will need to flush everything from turbo oil lines at least - only a deep exam will tell you what needs to be done.

Pulling the turbo is no easy task per VIDA - I looked. To be honest I have no personal experience, but you can find VIDA if you look and the procedure is there. I would not go further with your turbos until you examine any engine damage. Also, you will find that some of your work will be duplicated - so start with oil pan removal research and turbo replacement and flow out your repairs so it can be in one operation.

I have used Midwest Turbo Connection for rebuild turbo parts. They may be a little more expensive but I trust their quality. Call them for a price on a cartridge and for a rebuild kit.

traudesa · Post by **traudesa** » 01 Aug 2017, 18:07

Changing the oil should give you an idea if things are toast as well too, right? Finding lots of glitter and/or chunks coming out with the oil or in the oil filter will be a dead giveaway and will save you from having to drop the pan. Maybe run a telescoping magnet tool through the drain hole once it's empty for good measure to see if it picks anything up.

traudesa · Post by **traudesa** » 01 Aug 2017, 18:09

Oh, also, do you know what caused the low oil pressure? Even if you got by with no damage to the engine, low oil pressure's a BFD and isn't sustainable. I've heard one common cause is the seals between the oil pan and the block leaking due to age/cracking or being installed incorrectly (folded, tweaked) so if you drop the oil pan you can verify this.