BD Turbo bearing bad

[Josh2002cc]

I noticed on Saturday that my truck was making a goofy grinding type noise.-:t I thought it was coming from the tranny, and since I just installed a copilot I thought to unhook the copilot and take the truck for a test drive. Still making this gringing noise. So, I went over to my buddies house and he listened to my truck as I slowly crept forward and applied light throttle. Then, I shut the truck down and you could actually hear the turbo winding down with a noise that sounded like a dry bearing.

So, The turbo is going to come out again. Not sure what went wrong as I am using the oil gallery port on the block for oiling supply. I bought the turbo from a member over on the dieselplace and he claimed it only had 12K miles or so, and I believe him when he said that as the turbo was in great shape with a tight shaft, very little play as in none. I have only put about 2k miles on it since I bought it. The wastegate is set at 38lbs and never spiked over 40lbs.

Anyone know if I can rebuild this one or what my next step should be?

[C.A.P]

Welcome to BD !

[Schwinn68]

that sucks. Just when you had that truck running good, this has to happen

[Josh2002cc]

I am just happy at this point, no one bought my truck and had this happen to them. I would feel really bad.

But time to move on and get it fixed.

[hondarider552]

josh whens the turbo coming out? makes a good excuse to get twins ):h

[Josh2002cc]

josh whens the turbo coming out? makes a good excuse to get twins ):h

I am getting a truck from work today and hauling it home, then it will be coming out shortly.

Twins are a no go as of now, no funds :lol:

[05smoker]

That sucks man.

[Jmac660]

I don’t know the differences between your truck and mine, but check your alternator when you shut your truck off. My truck does the exact same thing when I shut it off and that grinding noise might your alternator free wheeling like mine.

[Josh2002cc]

I got the truck trailered home tonight, took the intake off and there is no end play but the side to side and up to down is too much. Looks like a 1/8th inch off my intake wheel is gone too. There is a nice groove in the housing as well.

Well, out she comes and I am sure that it will be heading down to St.Joesph Diesel soon.

[Timthecarman2004]

We'll get it taken care of. Thanks Josh. :thumb:

Get some pictures up when you get a chance.

[Josh2002cc]

Okay turbo is off as of now, took me about 3-4 hours too accomplish the removal including dinner so not too bad for my first time.

Alan got to sit this one out :lol:

Here is a few pictures.

[Josh2002cc]

And one more.

[blksmok]

Josh, WTH did you do to that thing?

[Timthecarman2004]

It looks like 2 of the exhaust fins are chipped. Maybe just a mirage...But holy crap man. Get the part number yet???

[Josh2002cc]

pn 175343
mod s300g134
sn f1306-424


The exhaust wheel does have a few chipped fins.

[Josh2002cc]

Turbo is in the hands of UPS and should arrive to St.Joe Diesel tomm.

May good luck be on our side :lol:

[Rhall]

Turbo is in the hands of UPS and should arrive to St.Joe Diesel tomm.

May good luck be on our side :lol:

They should fix you up good.:thumb:

[madmaxdmax]

Holy Schwitzer...that Sucks.

[hondarider552]

ouch! :(

[Josh2002cc]

Can someone help me locate a S300 cartridge?

BD says $1100 for cartridge only -:t

[jb23]

Josh that's bad news only getting a few thousands miles on it, hope it works out an you get it up and running soon . what ever happen to those test drive we wanted to do with your truck and a 30 pack of Busch lite.

[Schwinn68]

wtf Joe, always thinking about the busch lite

[jb23]

I got a cold one for you ben

[Josh2002cc]

So anyone here know anyone that can help me get a s300 cartridge? Are all s300 cartridges the same? Could I measure the one in my bd and order one from borg warner direct that fits one of their many other s300 based chargers?

[Josh2002cc]

I am in the process of working with forced inductions on a s400 build, so the s300 turbo is scrapped as of now.

[BudTX]

I'm sorry to hear about this, Josh.

Is there a correlation to your 5000 rpm dyno run?

[Josh2002cc]

Bud, I am sorry to report that my 5K rpm dyno run and the 607 number are innacurate.

When we dynoed my truck, the software was screwed up and did not have a optical sensor on the crank, that is where the low tq numbers came from. Also, the truck shifted into 5th gear and I believe, along with Tim at SJD agrees gave a false reading.

The tune was limited to 4500 rpms by Adam so that rules out the 5000+ rpm dyno run.

Sad to say but my truck did not/does not have 600hp. Which is okay. We believe I am at 500hp or so...not sure.

[BudTX]

Regardless of the dyno numbers, I'm sorry about that turbo, man. :(

[blksmok]

Regardless of the dyno numbers, I'm sorry about that turbo, man. :(
x2. That sux.

[Josh2002cc]

I am sorry too man...talked to bd and I felt like I called on "bring your kid to work day" because the clown I got was no help.

I never once blamed them, never once asked for something for nothing however he was on the defense from the get go.

So, I will find someone who knows turbos...not someone who builds a dmax turbo kit that was based on a cummins motor.

As you can tell, I am a bit upset over the deal but plan on taking strides with this project....just put my truck in "long term" parking

[Azzkikrcuda]

Somehow I doubt it will be down that long. 3 weeks tops):h

[madmaxdmax]

That sux. You are def. more patient than I.


:banghead:

[Josh2002cc]

Truck is up and running again thanks to member IOWALLY. He sent me a replacement bd turbo at NO cost to get me running. My only hopes is that I do not blow this one up before I get the larger one built.

I cannot thank AJ(IOWALLY) and member Alan(AZZKIKRCUDA) enough for the help. AJ for the turbo and Alan for the help installing it. Without these two guys I would have a 7000lb weight holding my driveway down. Thanks guys :thumb::thumb:

[RickDLance]

It's really a pleasure to hear about good people helping good people!!:)

[Nick]

That's good to hear, at least you can drive your truck while you plan to go big.

S400.... ):h

[Josh2002cc]

I only wish I could go as big as some people ;)

But, we all know what happens when you try and keep up with the Jones right? :thumb: