Cooper d 2009 turbo issues

mike1967 said:

need to replace or delete dpf filter at same time , also will new oil feed pipe as well, also on block end of oil feed pipe there is a gauze filter common for this to block up and take the turbo out,, so need to remove this gauze from the banjo bolt and leave it out,, also need to remove sump clean it out and replace oil pick strainer from oil pump also common these to clog take out turbo,,, also pull the plastic cover off top of engine and look at the injectors and check all 4 are tight and have no carbon black crud around them,, if do needs new seals and prob take rocker cover off and clean out around them,, reason behind this is that crud is rock hard and blocks up oil pick u[p in sump and that gauze filter and do what its done,,,
best bet turbo is find a genuine garret one for sale,,, heads up if you just replace the turbo and dont do the rest within a few miles will be buying another turbo for it is the norm,

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Paul Oneill said:

check this out, same engine

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mike1967 said:

yes need to pull the front away so bumper and crash cell, its easier to remove that by undoing the 4 16mm long bolts under the square box sections and then lever or use hammer to tap it off, there is also small torx screws to remove as well from the metal to plastic front end bit, little tip before letting it run the first time pull the plug off the fuel pump so car wont start and crank it over a good 5 times gets oil to turbo before spinning it up protects it from first start dry as such,
as for dpf its in two parts top part is the cat bottom part will come off single 13mm bolt on the pressure band you remove this and use a drip and make loads of holes to weaken it then use hammer and chisel for the rest,, yes must have ecu mapped for delete for best results have it mapped stage 1 with dpf and egr deleted they go well then will give a stock cooper s a run for its money off the lights,,, i have contact now who can do the ecu work mail order really good guy called dale its automotive tech repairs ecu's and body control modules ,,,dale 07807222262 just say mike off mini forum from devon pointed you,, not many people can do this like this and i have done many like it over the years,,, most places want to see the car as well, he can eprom ecu's and knows what files need to changing ,, when i get stuck he's the guy i use not found anyone better,,,

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mike1967 said:

i've done hundreds of them same engine used in all psa and volvo and ford cars ,, stage 1 map makes them pull like a train in first 4 gears and can trundle in top at 40mph if want to and still get good mpg,, also going forward do oil and filter changes 8k max ,,, if you do need to pull the rocker cover off would be worth doing timing belt and water pump and the small link chain between the camshafts under rocker cover,

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JTownPBX said:

My bad. Not a cast iron bracket that was a little iron weight of sort. The actuator was bent and for some reason probably because the distance being shorter from the rod being bent. Keeping in mind that just one thread on the actuator rod is equal to 2 pounds of boost. That because the rod was shorter, the diaphragm inside the actuator housing could not go it's full range of motion. Unbending it unfroze not the pitch or angle it was taking at the wastegate door level that it connects to on the outside, but allowing the very robust diaphragm inside to do it's thing it usually does. It happens over time.
And I caught it at the perfect time the time it started surging not the time it was sticking! discovering the bend rod.

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JTownPBX said:

This is where I bought my turbocharger last year.

Turbo, Turbocharger and Supercharger Parts from Turbocharger Pros

www.turbochargerpros.com

It is a real borg warner. It works perfect.
You can find stuff much cheaper I am sure. Biggest thing about the installation is draining the coolant. And a lot of coolant is in the heater core area. Meaning I would drain that also. and have to purchase one of these kits.
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That way I could fill up on coolant and have a better chance at having some heat this winter. removing the idea of air bubbles on install of that new or re used coolant which every I would choose.

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