Paccar mx13 losing boost

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Jedahu, Oct 12, 2019.

  1. Jedahu

    Jedahu Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2014 kw with a paccar mx13. Last week my boost started suddenly dropping..then would pick back up again. Got the truck to the shop. Replaced fuel filters, air filter and fuel pressure regulator. The regulator was replaced because fuel pressure was bouncing from 20-210. This didn’t fix the issue. Put a new turbo actuator on..still the same. No codes are showing. Everything on the engine checks out when hooked to the computer. Upon startup before the truck gets warm..I have good boost for maybe 10 min...but the normal max is around 30 psi...now it jumps up to 40..but it still doesn’t have much power. Then it goes back to well below 20. Any help would be appreciated! I’m at a loss. Also..this is a dpf delete engine that has been running great for a year.
     
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  3. spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    Are catalysts completely gone? Have you checked to make sure boost sensor and exh gas pressure before turbine sensor and tube are not soot packed?
     
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  4. Jedahu

    Jedahu Bobtail Member

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    Catalysts are completely gone. Will check sensors
     
  5. spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    If sensors are packed just replace them. Run a piece of mechanics wire through the tube, it is a PITA but can be done.
     
  6. WREN

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    Mine was the turbo pressure sensor
     
  7. Jedahu

    Jedahu Bobtail Member

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    Turbo was locking up after it got really warmed up. I had to replace the turbo unfortunately.
     
  8. WREN

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    ####, I had to replace my cac, hu.p hoses and fuel valve also
     
  9. Bludhini6205

    Bludhini6205 Bobtail Member

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    Crankcase breather will it make you loose your power
     
  10. Lightning McQueen

    Lightning McQueen Bobtail Member

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    There's a pressure sensor on your exhaust manifold right before the funky looking flex pipe to your EGR that sensor tells the truck how much exhaust pressure there is and variates the turbo accordingly..I unplugged mine and hardly got up to speed with 40 plus pounds of boost.. maybe check that
     
  11. Lightning McQueen

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    Dam that sucks sorry
     
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