So after 6 months and less than 3k miles my 38r went bad

Charles · Aug 18, 2011

Yeeeeeeeaaah. Not really what I would call nicks and chips, lol. That wheel inhaled something for sure. And that kind of damage, as well as the shock of passing something that did that could certainly take out a CHRA.

Garrett will rightfully deny IMO. I'd be looking inside my ductwork from filter to turbo to find the missing part of something. Then I'd be pulling the cooler and dumping out whatever it was. Should be peacefully resting in the driver's side endtank.

Trashing chargers definitely sucks. And I feel for you. But I wouldn't expect Garrett to give me another one either. I've trashed a couple the CHRA's for various reasons, all my fault. And I'm pretty sure I've got another going out now on either the 38R or the 55.

In my case I think I've got a lube oil circuit issue of late. For the truck in question, something went through that charger. Fo sho...

sagres · Aug 18, 2011

So after only 3k miles what would cause this? Any ideas?

sagres · Aug 18, 2011

I dont want this happening again. I guess need to give buddy a call to see if we can look in the IC.

TyCorr · Aug 18, 2011

I would do what was suggested, sagres. Look in the intake tract(the tube coming out of the charger to the airbox) and see if something came loose. Im wondering if a screw got sucked through there!

You'd have to pull the intercooler 'to look' in it. If you have time you may want to pull some of this stuff yourself to mitigate the cost. You cant REALLY hurt much disassembling as long as you know how to put it back together.

Tom S · Aug 19, 2011

Looks like you have an oil leak from how dirty the outside of that got in just 3k miles.

CSIPSD · Aug 19, 2011

My guess is one of the clips that holds your air filter on... Assuming you have a stock intake.

I've seen that exact damage on a E99 turbo from an intake clip. EXACTLY.

sagres · Aug 19, 2011

It has a stage 2 AFE kit but a old one from 06.

CSIPSD · Aug 19, 2011

sagres said:
It has a stage 2 AFE kit but a old one from 06.

So you have a 6.0 Intake on there?

No matter, it ate something and that is not the fault of Garrett.

TARM · Aug 19, 2011

I think he means one that was made in 2006 i.e. '06 not the newest version if there is a difference. But there is no doubt something went thru the intake at some point after it was first installed till you had the issue. Problem is the blowing smoke i.e. CHRA letting go, could have happened well after the wheel took the hit.

sagres · Aug 20, 2011

would you guys suggest replacing the intercooler? while I have the truck down. Is it possible it has debri in it? Where is the cheapest place to get a 6.0 IC?

4duggan · Aug 20, 2011

Charles said:
Yeeeeeeeaaah. Not really what I would call nicks and chips, lol. That wheel inhaled something for sure. And that kind of damage, as well as the shock of passing something that did that could certainly take out a CHRA.

Garrett will rightfully deny IMO. I'd be looking inside my ductwork from filter to turbo to find the missing part of something. Then I'd be pulling the cooler and dumping out whatever it was. Should be peacefully resting in the driver's side endtank.
Trashing chargers definitely sucks. And I feel for you. But I wouldn't expect Garrett to give me another one either. I've trashed a couple the CHRA's for various reasons, all my fault. And I'm pretty sure I've got another going out now on either the 38R or the 55.

In my case I think I've got a lube oil circuit issue of late. For the truck in question, something went through that charger. Fo sho...

Think there is one or two listed on ebay now, dont think you should need to replace it though.

4duggan · Aug 20, 2011

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-0...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aadcfd584

Check out who has this one for sale.

fftopic

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-0...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aadcfd584

TyCorr · Aug 20, 2011

4duggan said:
Think there is one or two listed on ebay now, dont think you should need to replace it though.

he didnt say anything about replacing the charge air cooler....

I couldnt really say if he needs to or not. Given the damage he's sustained Id personally replace all that can hold debris. Not worth chunkin a block over some blown charger debris...That gets real expensive.

4duggan · Aug 22, 2011

sagres said:
would you guys suggest replacing the intercooler? while I have the truck down. Is it possible it has debri in it? Where is the cheapest place to get a 6.0 IC?

Maybe I misunderstood.:shrug: