Is my turbo(s) Bad?

[8nutz8]

Based on the picture of your separator and the milky mixture in there it is starting to fail and that is what is leaking oil into your intake pipes etc.
it may not have failed to the degree that mine did but that milky mixture should not be there. the separator is $100 from the dealer(cheaper online) and would be a quick easy fix. wait for others to chime in but I’m pretty sure that’s your problem and is a worthy attempt at solving the issue rather than pulling the trigger on replacing a turbo.
worst case scenario you replaced a part that’s going to go bad eventually anyway and removed it from the equation before spending more money on replacing hard parts.


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[SHOdded]

Might as well replace the feed line gasket and screen since you have the turbo off anyway.

 

[2010Limited]

Based on the picture of your separator and the milky mixture in there it is starting to fail and that is what is leaking oil into your intake pipes etc.
it may not have failed to the degree that mine did but that milky mixture should not be there. the separator is $100 from the dealer(cheaper online) and would be a quick easy fix. wait for others to chime in but I’m pretty sure that’s your problem and is a worthy attempt at solving the issue rather than pulling the trigger on replacing a turbo.
worst case scenario you replaced a part that’s going to go bad eventually anyway and removed it from the equation before spending more money on replacing hard parts.


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Indeed. I’ll probably rebuild the turbo myself. Might as well get some XP for the fun of it


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[2010Limited]

OK, well the turbo is rebuilt and back in. Almost no blue smoke at idle....BUT with throttle it is still smoking. My plan is to pull and rebuild the rear turbo as well.

When I got the front turbo out, I noticed it was an aftermarket turbo. These were supposed to be replaced at the ford dealer in 2013. Anyways there was a leak at the feed line and come to find out the copper washer was on top, and the lower had a felt washer. I put it back together with the correct dual copper washer set up and it still leaks! No matter what I do I cannot get it to stop dripping.

Has anyone run into this problem with the oil feed not sealing?

 

[bpd1151]

There were several revisions to the oil supply/return lines for the 2010.

I went through four sets myself.

Ford finally got it right with the last revision.

 

[2010Limited]

There were several revisions to the oil supply/return lines for the 2010.

I went through four sets myself.

Ford finally got it right with the last revision.

I’m assuming that should be the current one available. I’ll likely order one of those. Thank you


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[2010Limited]

Also just for giggles- let’s assume I’ve fixed the problem. How long do you think it would take for the smoke issue to clear from the exhaust/IC piping?


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[2010Limited]

Also just for grins I’m poking around the rear turbo and it it wet where the wastegate actuator rod is

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[SHOdded]

Assuming it is leaking from there and not directly above, looks like a new rear turbo is the only fix.

https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,6137.msg133490.html#msg133490

6 GB5Z-9G440-A Oil Pipe
Upper Pipe, RIGHT
3.5 LITER W/ TURBO
$102.04 $64.54

7 GB5Z-9T516-A Oil Pipe
Upper Pipe, LEFT
3.5 LITER W/ TURBO
$68.31 $43.21

8 AA5Z-00812-AB Oil Pipe Bolt
Upper Pipe Bolt, LEFT/RIGHT
3.5 LITER W/ TURBO
$8.50 $4.89

9 AA5Z-6A863-B Oil Pipe Connector
Upper Pipe Connector, LEFT/RIGHT
3.5 LITER W/ TURBO
$23.22 $16.02

 

[2010Limited]

Assuming it is leaking from there and not directly above, looks like a new rear turbo is the only fix.

https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,6137.msg133490.html#msg133490

New or rebuilt? I just rebuilt the front turbo.
I’ll see if I can look on top but it seems dry above it.


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[SHOdded]

If you find a way of taking the actuator rod/lever off, let us know.  I have not seen an official procedure to do so in the manual.  Might be a replaceable seal that's all that's needed, but just guessing here.

Def no leaks from the PTU though, right?  Maybe clean off the gunk on the actuator and see if it comes back?

 

[2010Limited]

If you find a way of taking the actuator rod/lever off, let us know.  I have not seen an official procedure to do so in the manual.  Might be a replaceable seal that's all that's needed, but just guessing here.

Def no leaks from the PTU though, right?  Maybe clean off the gunk on the actuator and see if it comes back?

Maybe I’ll clean as best I can and see. Not sure if the PTU is leaking. I hope not. I love this truck but it’s becoming a PITA


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[2010Limited]

Pulled my rear turbo exhaust pipe and found this

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[askoncemore]

Condensation or oil?

 

[2010Limited]

Condensation or oil?

Mostly oil and the same nasty crap that was in the separator


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[askoncemore]

I would guess mine are in similar shape at 130k miles.
A little smoke on startup but nothing crazy.

 

[2010Limited]

Mine smokes bad enough you can’t drive it


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[2010Limited]

Just found this! Guess my rear turbo is toasted!

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[SHOdded]

Ugh.

 

[lamrith]

Just found this! Guess my rear turbo is toasted!

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That'll buff right out.

Joking aside, sorry to see that failure, but now you know the source of the noise you heard, the milkshake in your exh pipe and the smoke.  At least turbos for these cars are relatively inexpensive.  Damage like that you are going to need the entire turbo and cannot replace just the CHRA.

Big question now for you is, do you stay stock or go ATP.