95 PSD - Possible Turbo Noise

[Lockedhearts]

Truck started making this noise yesterday, I checked the oil but about 3 quarts low, so filled it. I was able to video this morning and hope you can hear. I think possible bearings in turbo?

https://youtu.be/4vCwy7wq-sE

Opinions? Solutions? This is my first PSD and not sure if Turbo can be rebuilt. Also this truck sat not running for a couple years before I bought it. Not lights, trucks runs ok, just the noise.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Difficult to discern any turbo noise from road noise. Open the hood, let it idle, take a video from there. Also you can take the air inlet off the turbo and look at the compressor wheel, if the vane edges are all scored or bent, then it's time for a new one. Take a pic of it, post it. Yes a turbo can be rebuilt, suggest it be sent to Conastogadiesel.com for rebuild. Call them for turnaround time. It would be beyond your scope to rebuild it, but not impossible.
This would be similar to your turbo for removal.
http://www.dieselorings.com/docs/PowerMax_Installation_Instructions.pdf

This is the compressor wheel.
http://www.dieselorings.com/14-070-garrett-tp-38-gtp-38-compressor-wheel.html

 

[Lockedhearts]

Thanks, will see if I can check it tonight.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Should have mentioned to look at the housing along side the compressor wheel to see if it's been scraped by the wheel, if you can wiggle it side to side much, the bearings are shot. Needs rebuild quick before the housing is shot. If so, then it's $1200 for new.

 

[Lockedhearts]

Impeller on Turbo is fine. My Flex Plate is cracked, mechanic getting new one and will get it replaced, he will also test the Torque Converter as well and check the rear main seal (replace if necessary) No Horse Show for me this weekend as obviously pulling my trailer is out of the question until it is fixed next week.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Those flexplates will crack if the 4 nuts holding the torque convertor get loose. So that's where the noise came from. If your tranny is working just fine, the TC should be OK. Of course, mechanic's are in business to make money.

 

[Lockedhearts]

I would rather him check it for a few more $$ while he is there than have another issue later. He did check underneath real well and everything else, except the bushing at the I-beam looks good. Get this done and hopefully another month or two get the fuel leak fixed. My Dad is ordering me the air filter setup and I will replace that myself.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Here is a good place to get parts. They have completely redesigned there web site, can't just click on a product and copy and paste it. So you can see my wish list now. I've bought many more parts from there, more than whats listed.
https://www.dieselorings.com/wishlist/index/index/wishlist_id/1860/

 

[OLDBULL8]

Go here and hunt around. Although it for 2002, many are related to earlier PSD's.

http://www.guzzle7pt3.com/