Had a turbo let go on a 6.7 Powerstroke right after a full service

Just finished a big service on a customer's truck yesterday, new filters and oil, the whole deal. Fired it up and heard this awful grinding noise from the turbo side before it even got warm. Pulled the intake pipe and the compressor wheel is just gone, pieces missing. Feels bad because the customer is gonna think I did something wrong, but it was just its time to go, I guess. Anyone had a turbo fail that quick after working on something?

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2 Comments

terrywilson19h ago

You sure you didn't drop anything into the intake when you had it apart? Even a small piece of a rag or a bit of an old filter gasket can take out a wheel instantly. That timing is way too close to be just bad luck.

foster.patricia11h ago

Terry's right about the timing being way too close for comfort. It does sound like the universe just wanted to stick you with the blame this time. At least you know you did the job right, even if it looks bad.