I agree, good video, only suggestion to improve that I have is to clean the turbo before the video to make all the different parts easier to identify, thank you.
Hello, I am writing from Turkey. I have a 98 model Volvo v70 T5 turbo. It is 4 x 4. How does the turbo vestek work principle of this car? Where does the turbo control valve get the command from and how does it open the signal? There is no turbo pressure sensor in this car. How does it detect it and open the turbo control valve? Thank you.
great vid man thanks for taking the time to make it and help the rest of us and it looks like the guy who had removed that bad turbo came by and gave your vid a thumbs down.
Great video -- Thanks! I have a 1999 SAAB 9-3 with 175K miles and a non-working Turbo Charger. (I bought the car with 150K miles and the turbo has never worked.) No smoke, no noise, just no boost. SAABs have a turbo boost gauge the measures boost in an arc divided in three units. In keeping with tach activity, the boost gauge bounces around in the 1st third. (So it looks to me like the turbo is turning.) But even when I redline the engine, the needle will go only a couple of millimeters into the 2nd third and I feel no boost. I've never seen it enter the 3rd third of the gauge and I've never felt any boost. Based on my brief description, does this sound like a bad turbo unit to you or a deeper engine problem? Could this be a simple swap out with a new turbo charger? Thanks again for your great video!
I have jeep compass 2008 and problem I am facing is that jeep starts loosing speed on upwards and computer says it maybe turbo so what is your suggestion. voice is also changed but no smoke. Kan it be paip.
Rob I don't care if you have training or not, every time I have a problem with my V70 I always find a video on your channel which explains everything clearly and has helped me a number of times. You have helped me out massively, keep up the good work.
In the first 15 seconds of this video I can already tell I like this guy. I really appreciate people who are upfront, honest, and helpful. Good on you mate.
Robert DIY Hey Robert do you know much about aftermarket turbos and upgrading them? I'm putting on a bigger turbo and could really use some advice. Are you familiar with bigger turbos than stock and the mods that go along with it? just had a few questions for my build. thanks, subbed......
Rob I am truly impressed about you clear delivery. Your hands on way of teaching is better than any schematic animation by far. I could feel the smell of oil too while watching your video. Cheers Istvan
Smashing tutorial robert :D, there are allways bits to learn. I did have to laugh though, when you were talking about the exhaust impella you called it a "turban" and thats a wrapped material head covering on an indian/pakistani/sikhs/other gentleman, i could not get rid of the image of his turban spinning on his head, sorry but it was so funny :D I know you ment "turbine" but i have a silly sense of humor lol :D
Robert DIY No, if im going to watch your video, then i do listen, sometimes twice over as some things fly over my head and need a second bite of the pizza to digest the goodness within... ha ha yep im being silly :D
zx8401ztv He didn't say it wrong, it's his accent. He calls hills "heels," too. Not wrong, just one of the many wonderful ways of speaking English. BTW video was very helpful! For a little while I was getting a weird chugging around 2000rpm and around 3000rpm, especially going up hills around 100+kmh. I was worried my turbo was starting to go. I don't know what happened (drive an '04 XC70), but it doesn't do it anymore and works like it's supposed to.
CptSchmidt Robert knows im just a daft person, my hearing is not very good and with constant loud tinitus i sometimes have problems, im not being nasty to him in any way :-)
zx8401ztv ok cool :P My dad used to have tinnitus and said it's awful. Sometimes I wonder if I have it. Usually when it's quiet especially at night I get a ringing in my ears. Usually I don't even notice it, but if I think about it I can hear it. Hopefully it stays that way because it seems like it could be a lot lot worse :)
Thank you Robert! Your video was clear, concise & to-the-point. I no longer have the anxiety of being a Turbo-charged, vehicle-owner. I only wish that most You Tube videos were so easily understandable. Keep up the good work on being a good Teacher & I'll keep watching.
This video was very helpful and simple to understand. I like it, it help me understand about an issue with my audi A4. Now all is clear and I have a better peace of mind,
Question.. My Audi Turbo got 140K miles and my check engine goes on and then turns off randomly. She shop said it's the turbo, however tho it doesn't seem to have any of these symptoms and runs very well. Should I be worried or they're just ripping me off asking 2 grand for stock turbo?
Blackjack 335 Rip off. Just wait till the problem surfaces. They should be able to see the problem in the PENDING CODES. Stop by a parts store and see what their code reader reports.
@@RobertDIY my turbo caused heavy smoking thought it was injectors faulty at first.now I want to know could it cause blow by because found lots of oil in the induction pipe. Recently rebuilt block and head never changed the turbo.
I have a 2005 VOLVO s60 2.5T it has total reduced engine power and it is making a kinda whirring noise between shifting any thoughts please and thanks a bunch !
its like white smoke but mine is throwing black smoke and there is no boost in 2 gears i mean no power from the suv , its kia sportage 2001 model, plz help me out if its a turbo problem or something else thanks
I came across your video while trying to help my cac figure out what was going on with our 2002 volvo 2.4t v70. Bam there you were with a car that looked just like ours pouring smoke out the back. At first my dad also thought it was the head gasket but it looks just like your video. Thanks for making the vid...Will let ya know how ours turns out.
thank you for this fantastic video :) i'm replacing my turbo for my Audi A4 tomorrow! What happend was that the oil pressure went away due to me accidently damaging my oil pan wich i replaced with a new one :) So the problem that my turbo got was that it didn't help my car boosting up! Wish me luck (y)
Thanks Robert. that was an extremely informative video. Volvo S80 is in the shop right now for a turbo. I've never done one but at least I'm much more up to speed thanks to you.
Good video...Robert clarified for me how a turbo works and what can go wrong with it. In his patient easy going way of explaining the mechanics of this device, I learned a few important things about the turbo
My 2018 Civic EXT, 1.5 liter, turbo, GDI, CVT: I NEVER redline. I rarely exceed 4k RPM I rarely drive short distances I never exceed 2.5k RPM until the oil reaches optimal temperature. I ALWAYS change the oil/filter early (approx. every 4,200 miles) with Honda 0W-20 synthetic and OEM filter. When I complete my drive, I wait at least a minute on idle before turning off. I only use top tier fuel (93 Octane with the highest detergent). After over four years and 126,900 trouble-free miles I’m happy with my Civic. I’m hoping to get at least 300k miles without repairing my engine, turbo, or CVT. 🙏
Hi, I need your opinion about an issue with a BMW N55. The turbo is creating a boost on idle. I replaced the boost solenoid, etc. I noticed it when I disconnected a hose by the throttle body. I disconnected the actuator, and the boost stopped-all of this with the engine idling. Thanks
Hello Rob My c70 t5 from 14/12/1999 has a t3 flage ? I will buy a Holset new turbo 500bhp capable if is t3 flange "ebay" Have you any idea about max boost on my t5 239factory ...around 0,8 boost , now is 1.1 bar After remap .some people say will hold up to 1.3-1,4 bar boost Thanks
It's all about the tune mapping. If the tune is bad, you can bend a rod at 0.6 bar. I know of people that run as high as 1.65 bar. However, I'm pretty sure your car's lower end can not handle that kind of power. You may want to stay under 400 bhp until you rebuild the lower end.
Robert DIY thank you Robert for your help We find you very helpfull for your posts I bought sport suspension , cold air intake, better brakes, Now is time to improve a bit of power (intercooler,turbo,forged pistons,camshaft,rods) Thank you again !
Robert, my 05 XC90 2.5T had an upper intercooler hose caked in oil. I replaced it and the new one is showing signs of oil buildup where it connects to the main boost pipe. Could this be a sign of a failing turbo? PS: PCV components replaced at the same time as the new upper intercooler hose (2 weeks ago).
my 2011 Volvo XC60 has been leaking oil from the turbo into the cat converter, the mechanic said i needed to replace the turbo and oil lines, as well as the cat. He said my best option was to sell since it was going to cost about $6,000-$8,000 to fix everything, (mechanic is the brother of a friend of mine) but after doing research I can’t find anything about a turbo leaking oil and needing full replacement. Not sure what to do at this point, i took it to my moms trusted mechanic and he only noticed that the cat converter needed replacement, and didn’t say anything about the turbo. Not sure what to do at this point since I thought I could trust both mechanics but they both came up with different diagnostics. Help anyone?
Can anyone tell me who sales 02 V70 T5 complete engines? It seems as if I should be maybe searching for a different motor like an S60...I'm missing something here. Can anyone clarify what motor(s) fit a 2002 V70 T5 pleeease!!!
Hi changed my D4D turbo saw that smock is solved and the problem now is speeding when reaching more 100km/h my speed reduce and lack of acceleration so I stop for 10min with engine off,when starting it again back to normal so can't go more than 100km/h,an idea please?
my friend, these cars are so ----ing lousy, they should not be allowed on the car market! The worst mechanically and electronically unreliable cars the world has ever seen! Gorgeous interiors and bullet proof bodies and paint, but at the end of the day, when you put a tuxedo on a PIG it's still a PIG!!!!!!!!!! Give me a Japanese car anytime!
I have a volvo s80, 2002 model, when the turbo was damage, I already removed it and welded permanently the portion where turbo is installed,the engine and power is all functional, my question is, is it OK to remove the turbo, will it not damage or affected the engine. By the way the engine and pulling power is ok.
can you remove or disconnect a turbo from a diesel truck (big box truck) and drive it to bring it home from a buyer without smoking or causing harm. Looking for a box truck for storage that I can drive home and drive if I move to another residence. I found a diesel truck with 200,000 miles needing a turbo and may make offer on it if I could drive it home without smoking up the highway.
Great Video! I have a 2004 Xc70. With no boost pressure. I checked if it spins and all good there, waste gate can move. Don't now what else to look for? A friend gauged it at 1psi. Car runs great, no smoke
I have a 96 Chevy 6.5 diesel and rpms go up and downwhen driving barely hit gas and it goes up to 3rpm then will cut back to 1.5 rpm i replaced fuel filter im waiting on waste gate actuator. Some one said i need a new turbo which is $932.
always use synthetic oil, on mine the turbo shaft snapped. I got a new/rebuilt turbo cartridge from ebay for $185, it was made and balanced in the uk. volvo wanted $4K, hah, as if. BTW, compressor blades don't come loose because they are reverse threaded. its been good for 3 years now, no more dino oil to save money.
Hi I have a Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci. and when I hit the gas,the smoke is black. Do you think this problem comes from my turbo ? because the Volvo was smoking white which I would say it has a problem in leaking water into the engine. Thank you for your help.
Does anyone know if your car can run without a turbocharger I have a 2013 Kia Optima SXL and that engine blew on it and Kia covered the engine but told me that the turbocharger went out and that would cost me $3,000 and then a friend of mine told me that you don't actually need a Turbocharger unless you want to go from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds
Just a qwick one with this I have this smoke 💨 comming out not as thick as that video but it’s like after say 10 15 mins of driving and most of time it’s above 40 mph so checked my oil as filled it up 2 days ago and it’s empty Now can this be turbo or piston rings
I have a 2013 ford escape with ecoboost 2.0. And i have a bad grind sound where the turbo is. Also have a code that has to deal with the turbo. Have you heard a turbo grind really bad for any reason? Turbo drives well and still feel it pull when boost kicks in. Just has a very loud grinding sound. Maybe one of the blades got bent and rubs while it spins?? Awesome video very well done! !!
Grinding sound is probably something else. If a blade gets bent or something, it will not rub the housing. Turbo's spin so fast that wouldn't last a few seconds.
Hi Robert, I found this back plate to be loose.. is this normal? When I tighten it down in the exhaust flange it looks to be snug. Don’t know it it can cause problems. Link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pfdxi-BFul4.html
Quick question for you? Whats important is not to have cracks in the exhaust part off the turbo? I have a 02 golf gti and i have cracks on the exhaust part of the turbo. Any input will be nice
I've got a Mark 4 Ford Mondeo Estate 2L 2007 I lost horsepower and the car was blowing out white smoke and over revving could anybody tell me what it could be
Hey Boss. can you tell me. what people consider sikk is what we would be concerned about. compressor surge or the kids calls it Fluttering. I see it as premature wear on the unit. a lil blow off valve tuned right can help everything flow in harmony. yeah?
I just tried to pass smog in california...they told me i failed becuase there is slight blueish smoke coming from exhaust when accelerating...could that be because of bad turbo leakage??
I drilled and tapped an M8 bolt into the exhaust manifold, from this point I spray oven cleaner into the area to clean out my turbo. I have uploaded a video on what I did.
When the turbo lacks oil or actuator fails it causes bearing to a near melt down which releases small partials it's not screws that just happen to get into the turbo if you try to drive a vehicle with a failed turbo yes it will be slow the reason for this the compression can't escape and of consequence that puts internal pressure on all internal gaskets and seals get it fixed straight away or do not keep using the vehicle you are making a bigger bill for ones self
Robert DIY, yeah so the blades are all chewed up, where do those bits ago is that going to complicate my life now what do I have to check for regarding that ? And if I get another precision turbo is it a simple as just putting the new one on getting it tuned and going about my life ?
My gti burns substantial oil and it only smokes once a day, or basically if I wrap out first through fourth, but when I just normally drive it and take it easy I have no issue with smoke
When does the boost kick in, or it boost from Idle? Or is there pressure all the time? I have no volvo codes at this moment. Wonder if wastegate is sticking open. How to check? Thanks
Lawrence Oliver Every time you push on the gas pedal to gain speed the car/turbo creates boost. If you don't have a boost gauge you should install one. - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PXR9m-c_FuM.html
can people please pressure wash stuff before they work on things. pressure washers are very cheap on autions. i won't work on anything anymore without it being cleaned first..
Is it possible you would have a turbo without knowing? Or would you hear it when you drive? Cause I don't know where it is but I was told the oil and coolant lines were bad to the turbo I hadn't known about
One question: can a turbo go bad, but no smoke, no shaft play, but no spooling up? have a saab 9-3 2000 2.0l Garrett TB25, have fitted helper spring to wategate, and when unplug wastegate pipe, no unregulated boost.
it depends on what ppl mean when they say theyre not usin their turbo, i can turn my boost all the way down i can see how somebody would use that to even out the field, it would also feel good to say, "i beat u n i didnt even have the turbo on" :p but yea its always spinnin...at least hopefully
I have a question the turbo on my motorcycle has no up and down play and no in and out play wen I try to spin it it spins fine but if I try to get it to free spin it won't spin it's not tight just won't spin if u try to spin it fast with ur finger do u think it's ok?
Depends on how bad it is. Usually when it gets bad enough it will blow smoke under acceleration all the time. But you can have a warn turbo and it not smoke but will fail to boost to the proper PSI. I had one that was getting worn that would only produce seven PSI instead of 10 psi so I replaced it.
