Freightliner Cascadia 2013 dd13 Turbo replacement

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  1. Eric5220

    Eric5220 Light Load Member

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    Sunday I’m replacing my turbo. Any tips Would help. I never did it but it doesn’t look hard so I’m going to take it off Sunday so I’m just trying to get any suggestions on what to expect or certain ways to do it. Freightliner Cascadia 2013 dd13
     
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  3. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Would be mildly helpful if we knew what kind of truck and engine you were working on
     
  4. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Pre lube it. Put clean oil into the oil supply till it runs out the drain side. If VGT, you've got some lessons coming.
     
  5. Eric5220

    Eric5220 Light Load Member

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    I’m sorry I forgot to put that . Freightliner Cascadia 2013 dd13
     
  6. armo

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    i have changed many of them . Worst scenario is buying center section of exhaust manifold. its around $500. Do not use wd40 on bolts, use Kimball's Torq CB.. Let us know how many bolts you have cut inside. Using flame torch maybe usefull ..
     
  7. armo

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    its not a vgt turbo
     
  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    What are some things u run into when replacing vgt turbo?
     
  9. armo

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    sometimes you need to adjust the rod like on series 60 14L engines... nothing hard..
     
  10. armo

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    here is the worst scenario of turbo replacement of DD15. One of behind bolts was cut. DD 13 is similar..

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  11. Eric5220

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    So I might have to cut some bolts ?
     
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