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Cummins 8.3L & 8.9L Turbocharger Guide | HE431V

HE431V Turbocharger for Cummins 8.3L and 8.9L Engines If you’re maintaining or repairing a commercial truck or bus powered by a Cummins 8.3L or 8.9L engine, there’s a good chance you're dealing with the HE431V turbocharger. This VGT turbo is crucial for maintaining power, emissions, and fuel efficiency in heavy-duty diesel applications. Cummins…

Turbochargers Requiring Banjo Bolt Replacement

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Turbo Banjo Bolt Replacement Required for Select Turbocharger Installations Critical Installation Bulletin for BuyAutoParts Turbochargers BuyAutoParts has identified specific turbocharger applications where the turbo banjo bolt—which connects the oil feed line to the turbo—can become clogged due to oil sludge and debris. In these cases, the clogged banjo bolt is often a…

Troubleshooting Polaris RZR Turbocharger Issues and Choosing the Right Replacement Turbo

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Off-road enthusiasts who own a Polaris RZR understand the thrill of conquering challenging terrains. The heart of the Polaris RZR's power lies in its turbocharged engine, delivering an adrenaline-pumping experience. However, like any mechanical component, the turbocharger can encounter issues over time. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into common Polaris RZR turbocharger issues and…

Sprinter Turbocharger Issues

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Introduction The Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner Sprinter Van is a popular choice for businesses and adventure enthusiasts alike, thanks to its versatility, spacious interior, and reliability. However, like any vehicle, Sprinters are not immune to issues, and one common problem that Sprinter owners may encounter is turbo-related troubles. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the…

Ford 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Turbocharger

The Ford 7.3L PowerStroke diesel engine has legendary reliability, but since these trucks are around 20 years old and most of them have 200,000 miles or more, a few repair bills here and there are to be expected. One of the most common repairs for a 7.3L is a turbo replacement. The turbo isn’t designed…

Ford EcoBoost Turbo Buyer’s Guide

It seems counterintuitive, but the engines on modern cars are getting smaller and smaller, while making more and more power, and the “secret” is turbochargers. European sports cars like the Audi S4 & S5, BMW M3, Maserati Quattroporte and countless others have replaced their sonorous naturally-aspirated V8’s with smaller turbocharged V6’s, but it may surprise…

2007-2012 Dodge Ram 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Problems

Halfway through the 2007 model year, Dodge replaced the venerable 5.9 24v Cummins diesel with a new 6.7 liter model, in order to keep up with the ever-increasing competition from Ford and GM. In addition to a massive power increase, this also brought the Ram up to emissions standards not scheduled to go into effect…

K03 vs K04 Turbo for the Audi & Volkswagen 1.8T

What’s the last time you saw an Audi on the road older than a first-generation A4? The B5-chassis A4 was a turning point for the brand, and it’s probably the reason Audi is still around today. It was also the first vehicle to use the 20v 1.8T engine, which soon found its way to the…

Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Turbocharger Failure

In 1998, Dodge phased out the much-lauded 12 valve 5.9L Cummins turbo diesel engine in their medium-duty pickup trucks with an improved 24 valve version that featured common rail injection and increased power output. Further refinements of the 24 valve 5.9L Cummins further increased performance with a high-output version which offered over 100 horsepower more…

Chevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues

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Because of today’s stricter fuel economy and emissions standards, more mainstream vehicles are turbocharged. As this technology trickles down to economy cars, turbo failure becomes more common, since more vehicles are equipped with turbos and many of them are “everyday” economy and family cars which usually get driven more than the sports and luxury cars…