Disabling a td5 turbo

Jus71 · Mar 31, 2021

Hey guys. Got a 2002 D2 td5. The turbo is chattering really badly. Taken the inlet off and there's a lot of play on the shaft. My question is can I disable the turbo to stop it spooling up until I can source a replacement. I need the truck for work and don't fancy the blades shattering and ending up in the engine. Thanks in advance

Bobdog · Mar 31, 2021

Jus71 said:
Hey guys. Got a 2002 D2 td5. The turbo is chattering really badly. Taken the inlet off and there's a lot of play on the shaft. My question is can I disable the turbo to stop it spooling up until I can source a replacement. I need the truck for work and don't fancy the blades shattering and ending up in the engine. Thanks in advance

If your work involves using your D2 to transport coffins to funerals then yes. You will have the acceleration of a galapagos tortoise. Snails will overtake you on gentle hills. You will need to book an appointment to pull out of a junction...
No. I wouldn't recommend it - From experience of both a turbo hose coming off and later, a seized turbo.

MJI · Mar 31, 2021

Flat out around 40 with tons of smoke - so no

Jus71 · Mar 31, 2021

Oh...... Thanks for the advice. Going to order a recon unit and fit that.

Russell 1 · Mar 31, 2021

MJI said:
Flat out around 40 with tons of smoke - so no

Sounds like my old ldv tipper

Disabling a td5 turbo

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