leaky C-clamp
10-12-2007, 02:57 PM
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leaky C-clamp
Have a leaky c-clamp on my turbo... I get some exhaust fumes coming out through the bit that is "open" where the bolt passes through. Whats going on here? Do I need a new seal?
Boost is fine, it pulls like a train still ;-)
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Steve
Boost is fine, it pulls like a train still ;-)
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10-13-2007, 10:52 AM
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really? Ah come on... any pic of a GReddy turbo with an arrow pointing at the centre of it will do... I've got a bit of soot/exhaust fumes coming out at the clamp in the middle of the turbo's body (you know... the circular clamp that holds the turbo together.. big shiny ring thing 
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10-13-2007, 06:40 PM
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really? Ah come on... any pic of a GReddy turbo with an arrow pointing at the centre of it will do... I've got a bit of soot/exhaust fumes coming out at the clamp in the middle of the turbo's body (you know... the circular clamp that holds the turbo together.. big shiny ring thing )
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10-14-2007, 09:31 AM
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Most turbo's don't have that awkward clamp holding them together. Atleast none of the 4 that I own do. You either have a crack in one of the housings or there is some major carbon buildup and is causing it to not seal appropriately so takeing it apart for a cleaning might help. Either way you need to inspect the problem on your own.
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10-14-2007, 09:43 AM
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cheers, thanks for the feedback, I was mostly wondering if this was a common issue and whether anyone else had had it.
In the middle of replacing the cam follower on our Jeep XJ Diesel, so that'll be the next job.
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In the middle of replacing the cam follower on our Jeep XJ Diesel, so that'll be the next job.
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10-15-2007, 04:56 AM
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yeah, tightened the clamp about 6 months ago when I first noticed it. It would only do a half turn yesterday when I tried again. Might take it apart over the winter and clean it out.
Running 11.5 psi daily now, waiting on larger injectors + dual feed fuel pipe before going to 13 or 15 daily.
Steve
Running 11.5 psi daily now, waiting on larger injectors + dual feed fuel pipe before going to 13 or 15 daily.
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