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Old 11-03-2009, 09:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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detroit diesel 60 series power loss

I have a 2004 western star with a detroit diesel 60 series. I will be going down the road and my boost will disappear. the shop said to put alcohol in the air system, that it was moisture in the "pea pod?" but since I've done that it has gotten worse. has anybody had this problem with a successful resolution? I appreciate any advice. thanks
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You need a new shop.
In the AM get in the truck and pump DOWN the air to about 60, start the truck and go thR side and watch the little piston at the turbo. [turbo-actuator]. The fan will shutoff about the same time as the turbo shaft will rise. You can hear the turbo spool up. If it doesen't, or pulses, or jijjles a lot you have 1 of 2 problems.
#1- you need a new V-pod, found at the lower RS of the engine block by the oil pan rail. crawl under and look for it.
#2- the turbo actuator leaks air, or does not respond to the air supplied from that V-pod.
Air TO the V-pod MUST be greater than 100 psi, air FROM the V-pod TO the turbo actuator will NOT exceed 74 psi. Basically greater pressure then faster turbo speed.
Sounds like you need a new V-pod. careful, I have gone thru 3 on 1 truck to find a good one. They are covered with a 1 year warranty though. Save the receipt.
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Thanks for the help. we will give your solutions a shot and see what happens. really appreciate the reply. and yes, we do need a new shop - am now home fixing the radiator they said was fine! hah
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Sounds like you need a new V-pod. careful, I have gone thru 3 on 1 truck to find a good one.
Yeah if it has a black solenoid don't even buy it lol.
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