Losing coolant, but temp stays normal
#11
Sometimes the obvious isn't the problem, just a statistic. We clarified the porosity issue, the oil is telling us it could just be a tired head gasket or cracked head.
I think a tear down would be prudent.
I think a tear down would be prudent.
#15
See if this sounds like what you experiencing, it's a k04 turbo also. https://markitude.wordpress.com/2010...e-replacement/
#16
See if this sounds like what you experiencing, it's a k04 turbo also. https://markitude.wordpress.com/2010...e-replacement/
Although... my cat is toast, I think. I now am getting little boost (maybe 3 lbs.), and I think it's full of roasted Dex-Cool honey...
So, I'm looking at a turbo replacement, a cat, and apparently a water pump (still have no heat). But I have clean oil, clean coolant that still burns at about 8 ozs. per 45 mile commute.
All told, it's way better than scrapping. I might try and get my son (12) interested in a DIY. The turbo might be fun, especially if we rebuild the old one for parts.
#17
BTW, thx to all for your ideas. I am one of those people who used to like to read multiple Sunday papers, and now does that with the internet.
I like all the opinions, thoughts, and suggestions. As an engineer with an auto company, I have a lot of contacts, but here, people have more familiarity with the specifics, and a shared interest in the outcome. I am grateful for dis place...
I like all the opinions, thoughts, and suggestions. As an engineer with an auto company, I have a lot of contacts, but here, people have more familiarity with the specifics, and a shared interest in the outcome. I am grateful for dis place...
#20
It was both a head gasket and the turbo. I'll post more later once I've had time to look things over.
The low boost was caused by a broken shaft in the turbo. Today we will see, but we think the cats may be OK. If both sides of the turbo don't spin together, it explains boost like 2-3 psi (what it got down to)...
The low boost was caused by a broken shaft in the turbo. Today we will see, but we think the cats may be OK. If both sides of the turbo don't spin together, it explains boost like 2-3 psi (what it got down to)...