05 Duramax Turbo Issues
Added 2024-04-27 01:29:54 +0000 UTCDiesel pickup trucks are not aging well.
Comments
Wes, noticed you're more on the glove train, did you find a brand that holds up? Tried to find a matching product but Google and "orange orange textured glove" doesn't quite narrow it down. Can you help a guy out? Got some filthy jobs end of this week...
mrklean
2024-05-14 17:01:07 +0000 UTCI once did head gaskets on an LML Duramax 2013 I think. Terrible job. It's easier to pull the cab than remove the engine. That being said, true hell for me would be working on Powerstrokes. They seem to be so much more confined. You seem to have mastered thos things though. I've decided if I'm working on a diesel it better be a Cummins or not at all. The straight six allows for so much more room in the engine compartement.
Curtis Roberts
2024-04-28 14:38:33 +0000 UTCcool bananas
Steven Cox
2024-04-28 10:26:13 +0000 UTCGreat video! I don't know much about these Isuzu based Duramax engines. If you want a real fun time, check out the variable geometry turbo system that Komatsu uses on their diesels (Cummins/Komatsu engines are joint venture). Instead of an electrical actuator, they actuate it with high pressure engine oil. Engine oil is pressurized by an engine driven booster pump, then sent to a hydraulic actuator on the turbo. Great in theory, until the operator's service intervals go out the window and the oil gets trashed. When I was a komatsu field engineer we had a blast with these. Once they stopped working the EGR, DOC, DPF, and SCR systems all went haywire. Sweet memories.
Matt Londergan
2024-04-28 01:28:44 +0000 UTCLooks like the 6 cyl diesels are much easier to work on than the V8s.
Bill Rutherford
2024-04-27 23:45:25 +0000 UTCExcellent like always. Did you ever replace the rest of the glowplugs after that impressive work with the broken one?
boubaros
2024-04-27 20:26:44 +0000 UTCglad you got to work with Area Diesel again, and thanks for doing all the hard work so I could sit here and say 'wow, I'm glad I don't have to do that'
Bill
2024-04-27 20:24:50 +0000 UTCThat really did not look like fun! Makes me wonder whether one of the many carbon removing foams might have freed up the control ring, but I suppose it would be almost as much work getting the product into the turbo as it was just to replace it! Wise move just replacing the whole thing.
David Yates
2024-04-27 19:23:24 +0000 UTCHmm, perhaps the Mrs can start looking for a cornfield version of Vinnie and the SemiSuperVillans having royalty-free music is its own reward (if yet another video editing task).
CapnMac82
2024-04-27 18:07:48 +0000 UTCNow, Isuzu makes good power, and access on say, excavators and front end loaders is not bad. Sadly, anything touched by CDJR seems to get sideways quickly. That the shop manuals do not all begin with "!. Remove drivetrain and separate transmission from engine..." still amazes me.
CapnMac82
2024-04-27 18:06:28 +0000 UTCFORD came out with the Godzilla gasoline engine. Now I see why it is a good option.
Roger Howell
2024-04-27 16:00:58 +0000 UTCI think it would be easier. Unfortunately, I can't even get it into my shop at the moment.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 16:00:28 +0000 UTCThose are definitely easier. Though hoisting that 50lb turbo out of the wheel well is not fun.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 15:59:53 +0000 UTCThose up pipes aren't any fun either!
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 15:58:50 +0000 UTCI don't know if they are using them now or not. I would bet they are.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 15:58:14 +0000 UTCUgh i was complaining about doing turbo pedestal seals on the pre 98 power strokes with the square exhaust flange with the evil bolts the other day. Still bruised from laying on that hood latch for hours. Feel your pain.
mrklean
2024-04-27 15:54:17 +0000 UTCThankful I never had to work on variable vane turbos on commercial truck engines.
Roger Howell
2024-04-27 15:54:14 +0000 UTCAnd manually checked the oil psi at the actuator.
Roger Howell
2024-04-27 15:51:38 +0000 UTCSurprised you didn't consider removing the cab.
Roger Howell
2024-04-27 15:46:51 +0000 UTCI have actually done that with my sons 2008 Cummins. I just had to pull the right inner fender, then he sells it 6 months later! I was glad to see it go!! WOW!!!!
Aaron Windsor
2024-04-27 15:02:40 +0000 UTCBuilding stairs today!
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 14:26:58 +0000 UTCAnd a company that actually PROPERLY rebuilds components...a rarity in today's society unfortunately
Chris Freemesser
2024-04-27 13:55:06 +0000 UTCI can't imagine doing that without the topside creeper, nothing like standing on your head for hours. Looking forward to I'm not a carpenter part deux.
Eric Corse
2024-04-27 13:36:49 +0000 UTCYou don't know how much I hate working on cars.
Dennis Lesh
2024-04-27 13:25:14 +0000 UTCKeeping GM mechanics well paid!
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:48:31 +0000 UTCHonestly, I think it would be easier. You can have the cab off in 2 hours.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:47:44 +0000 UTCHe would grab the matches and send her home!
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:47:15 +0000 UTCHmm. I dunno. If someone waved $12,000 at me, I might do about anything...
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:46:54 +0000 UTCThere are other companies that can do some of the things they do, but I don't know of anyone who can do all the things they do. It's amazing, and they are close-ish to me.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:45:57 +0000 UTCYeah these turbos are way more complex than they need to be, at least in my opinion.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:45:19 +0000 UTCWho would have thought a turbo could be so complicated.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:44:28 +0000 UTCExactly. Job security for all involved!
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:43:51 +0000 UTCIt's weird to find a legitimately good company that can do what they say they can do.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:43:33 +0000 UTCInteresting. VW diagnostics are the weirdest in the business IMO. Every time I try to fix one I end up more confused than when I started.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 12:42:35 +0000 UTCWhat a hot mess. No fun at all !!!
dozerman53111
2024-04-27 12:31:35 +0000 UTCWow, I'm feeling a lot better about the 20 hour struggle bus I just got off, that was a bronze acme nut with a worm gear cut into the outside of it, rush job, no drawing, the original was a hammered pos, millwrights removed it from the jack its part of with a sawzall. But in the weird world of variable geometry turbos, My tdi VW had a very similar code coupled with an absolute loss of power. computer said it was vane actuator performance, but all it was was a loose downpipe connection, made me think of that when you saw that quad nutted down pipe.
Greg
2024-04-27 11:05:32 +0000 UTC🙌
James Riordan
2024-04-27 10:51:22 +0000 UTCWes Johnson, “Duramax Whisperer” and rodent seeker
James Riordan
2024-04-27 10:51:11 +0000 UTCMine is an 06 LBZ with 130k. Luckily, it’s a mostly rust free Texas truck, but this job will keep me awake at night. Easy to see why lots of guys take the cab off to do this job. If only I had a lift….
Jeff Chandler
2024-04-27 10:43:36 +0000 UTCI'll stick to fixing computers. My Dad repaired cars in the UK up until the early 90s, when things were simpler. I'd love to see his reaction to that abomination. Cheers Wes.
Alan Wood
2024-04-27 09:42:50 +0000 UTCI wouldn't want your job for $1000 per hour.
Dennis Lesh
2024-04-27 07:18:18 +0000 UTCWatching your videos and other channels. Area Diesel Service seems to be one of the best contacts to come from YouTube
Anthony deFreitas
2024-04-27 06:38:46 +0000 UTCHonestly Wes, I would love to see more breakdowns and explanations of components and systems like you did with the VGT. You explained it really well and it was easy to follow, unlike my college education where stuff tends to be drastically overcomplicated and it's difficult to retain. Keep up the great work!
Noah
2024-04-27 06:35:22 +0000 UTCSame reason they complicate EVERYTHING... emissions.. :(
David Wallace
2024-04-27 06:00:04 +0000 UTCAnother great technical 'how it works' drawing. I love these bits... above and beyond. Keep 'em coming Wes.
David Wallace
2024-04-27 05:58:55 +0000 UTCMarketing: We need an HD truck with a Duramax Diesel and turbocharger to stay competitive. Engineering: OK, we need to make the engine bay larger to fit that engine. Finance: Oh no you don't! We have to use all of the same parts as we use for the other trucks. We can't afford to have a 'special' truck. Marketing: Nobody will pay a lot more for a special truck. They will just buy a Ford or Ram. Engineering: Well, we can squeeze it in there, but nobody will ever be able to work on it. Finance: That's OK. These things won't last longer than 8 - 10 years. Marketing: Great, then we can sell them a new truck!
Dr. Internet
2024-04-27 03:26:49 +0000 UTCI'll never own a diesel but it legit makes me feel good that places like Area Diesel Service exist
Chris Freemesser
2024-04-27 03:17:41 +0000 UTCI just got my diesel Jaguar F-Pace SUV back today after the turbo blew up last June.... It now has a brand new engine, which was only $50,000 - also a new exhaust for only $7,000 - plus whatever labor was required for said replacement..... This was the second time the turbo grenaded in less that 65,000 miles. Needless to say, I will not be buying another modern diesel. And, no, I did not pay for it, luckily. The car is only worth $25k at best. And it took almost a year to fix it, not sure what the book rate is for engine & exhaust replacement, but it's a lot more than 12 hours....
Chris M
2024-04-27 03:05:55 +0000 UTCI don't know why they made them so complicated.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 03:02:05 +0000 UTCIt gets even worse on the newer ones with DPF and all that fun stuff.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 03:01:39 +0000 UTCWe can definitely agree on that!
Kowyn Hibbert (Warrior of the Rusty Wrench)
2024-04-27 02:41:51 +0000 UTCThat turbo is an amazing piece of mechanical engineering! Brilliant call on the fix.
Marshall
2024-04-27 02:39:09 +0000 UTCGadzooks, what a miserable job. Thanks for bringing us along.
Jay VanLanduyt
2024-04-27 02:35:52 +0000 UTCI'll send you a broken Duramax. They always cheer me up...
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 02:32:38 +0000 UTCThat was back when diesels were simple. This thing is like a space shuttle.
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 02:31:35 +0000 UTCMe too. I keep waiting for it to die so I can justify a Milwaukee high speed. But it just goes and goes...
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 02:31:02 +0000 UTCI already got two framing nailers and a pile of finish nailers. Folks are too generous!
Watch Wes Work
2024-04-27 02:30:18 +0000 UTCI don't know my 41-year-old Toyota diesel pickup is doing okay haha, mind you I don't think there's a bolt I haven't touched at that point.
Kowyn Hibbert (Warrior of the Rusty Wrench)
2024-04-27 02:28:31 +0000 UTCgreat job Wes. way to hang in there
Jon Koferl
2024-04-27 02:22:15 +0000 UTCWell done!
Virtue Streams
2024-04-27 02:21:01 +0000 UTCI have an 04 2500hd with the 6.0 gasser. Fantastic trucks. Also, I can’t believe that little cordless ratchet is still chugging along
Carson Zimmerman
2024-04-27 02:16:20 +0000 UTCGreat video nice job👍
Terry Kasprzyk
2024-04-27 02:15:46 +0000 UTCFinally, something goes well today. Thanks Wes, I needed that.
South Street Barbecue
2024-04-27 02:15:30 +0000 UTCMy own stress levels kept rising watching you work in the super tight quarters, hunched up below or above the engine in awkward positions, barely able to see or feel what you are working on. You definitely have the skills and dedication to really pull off these super tough jobs. It's inspiring, for me anyway. Thanks for sharing.
Peter Church
2024-04-27 02:02:54 +0000 UTCMy offer still stands, I can drop off a nail gun on Monday.
Arnold Boyd
2024-04-27 01:58:57 +0000 UTC😃👍🏻
Erik Laustsen
2024-04-27 01:31:26 +0000 UTC
