Poor Transient Response Smoke

Possible Cause

   

Possible Remedy

Fuel injection pump or fuel injectors incorrectly set

   

Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and replace or adjust faulty components

Seized valve

 

Free valve or replace complete turbine housing sub-assembly

Wastegate mechanism set incorrectly

 

Contact engine experts for correct setting details

Dirty air cleaner

 

Clean or replace element according to manufacturer's recommendations

Restricted compressor intake duct

 

Remove restriction or replace damaged parts as required

Restricted air duct from compressor to intake manifold

 

Remove restriction or replace damaged parts as required

Restricted intake manifold

 

Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and remove restriction

Air leak beween intake manifold and engine

 

Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and replace gaskets or tighten fastners

Exhaust manifold cracked, gaskets blown or missing

 

Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and replace gaskets or damaged parts

Gas leak at turbine inlet/exhaust manifold joint

 

Replace gasket or tighten fasteners as required

Gas leak in ducting after turbine outlet

 

Refer to engine manufacturer's manual and repair leak

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