I hate oil leaks!!!

[KansasDiesel]

Sorry if this has been discussed the Search button isn't working for me.

Now that the truck is running it appears that I have sprung a leak behind the turbo, I suspect the actuator for the EBPV is leaking.

Is there a rebuild kit for the actuator? or some way to plug it up and take it out of the system?

 

[action4478]

Where is it dripping from. Is it dripping on the ground in the center of the truck from the center of the trans cover ? It may be from the fuel you lost when you had the FPR apart. Unless it is motor oil. A.R.

 

[KansasDiesel]

It's oil, I had it cleaned up pretty good after my other problem, took it for a short drive to see how the ol' thing was running. Got back and popped the hood, oil on the turbo and in the valley. I had fixed the leaks when I did my turbo back in July. Mainly the lower turbo seals. and she stayed dry, but last month did the waterpump/coolent boss mod and noticed just a little oil in the valley.

When I took the test drive, I had alot of oil in the valley and dripping down the back. I will know for sure tomarrow when I start tearing into it.

Been reading on TDS some old post about taking the guts out of the actuator and plugging it. My EBPV has been unplugged for awhile I suppose it's time to gut it too..

 

[hheynow]

95_stroker had a similar leak a while back and rebuilt his turbo. I'm sure he'll chime in soon.

 

[95_stroker]

HERE is an article with pictures on the EBPV removal including gutting the actuator. Its written for the 99-03 models but the basic mechanics of it apply to our models too.

 

[KansasDiesel]

Nice write-up, The bad thing is I just about did all that in July when my turbo died. Looks like I Still get to work on that beast this weekend.

When is all going to end?

 

[rickh]

If you want a pedistal thats had the barrel removed, let me know. I have one modded and ready to go. NO MORE LEAKS from that sucker!
Rick H...

 

[KansasDiesel]

If you want a pedistal thats had the barrel removed, let me know. I have one modded and ready to go. NO MORE LEAKS from that sucker!
Rick H...

Thanks for the offer Rick, I got-r-done. Started at 2pm got done at 6:30, I now have a gutted EBPV and got the actuator sealed up tight.