What causes a turbo to fail in a Peugeot?
Well, there are a lot of reasons for how a turbo normally fails but the main reason with this engine is carbon build-up. These engines can be considered by some professional’s as a very dirty engine and can also produce high amounts of carbon inside the engine. This in-turn can cause a huge amount of troubles over time.
What to do if your Peugeot doesn’t start?
If the starter spins and Peugeot doesn’t start, it can be more difficult to solve the problem because of many possible reasons. Put ignition plugs out and check them. Check the pressure in the fuel rail. Take the additional ignition key from the unit because it’s possible that the first one is broken.
Why does my Citroen HDI Turbo not work?
This in-turn can cause a huge amount of troubles over time. Here are a few reasons why the Peugeot / Citroen / Ford HDI turbo fails on these engines? Oil Blockage and carbon build-up.
Why does my Peugeot HDI have oil blockages?
With the high amount of carbon build up these Peugeot HDI engines can suffer with oil blockages. They have oil pipes to and from the turbo which lets the oil pass, keeping the bearings inside the turbo lubricated. When there is a high carbon build up these pipes can get blocked preventing the oil to get to where it needs to go.
Well, there are a lot of reasons for how a turbo normally fails but the main reason with this engine is carbon build-up. These engines can be considered by some professional’s as a very dirty engine and can also produce high amounts of carbon inside the engine. This in-turn can cause a huge amount of troubles over time.
How long does it take to replace a Peugeot turbo?
Most dealers keep a set in stock. If they are not replaced the turbo can go again as some ‘fitters’ just whack them on, rather than cleaning anything. Half a days work is what is normal for removal, cleaning and replacing. The problem with second hand is that you don’t know if it is “good”.
If the starter spins and Peugeot doesn’t start, it can be more difficult to solve the problem because of many possible reasons. Put ignition plugs out and check them. Check the pressure in the fuel rail. Take the additional ignition key from the unit because it’s possible that the first one is broken.
With the high amount of carbon build up these Peugeot HDI engines can suffer with oil blockages. They have oil pipes to and from the turbo which lets the oil pass, keeping the bearings inside the turbo lubricated. When there is a high carbon build up these pipes can get blocked preventing the oil to get to where it needs to go.