14/05/2026
🔧 After a long and detailed diagnostic process, the mystery behind the loss of boost pressure has finally been solved.
At first glance, the turbocharger looked perfectly fine:
✔️ turbine wheel intact
✔️ no side-to-side shaft play
✔️ no in-and-out shaft play
Nothing immediately pointed towards a turbo failure.
Only after a deeper inspection did the real cause become clear — a small but extremely important support bracket for the hot side of the turbo was missing.
This bracket is designed to support the hot part of the turbo and absorb engine movement while driving. Without it, the constant engine movement and exhaust weight placed excessive stress directly onto the turbocharger assembly.
The result:
❌ loss of boost pressure
❌ failure caused not by the turbo itself, but by incorrect installation
Unfortunately, this was a fault created during a previous turbo installation where this small but critical component was either forgotten or ignored.
A perfect reminder that in automotive repair, even the smallest missing part can lead to major problems. 👨🔧
Big thanks to Cali Campers for sourcing the missing bracket in no time and helping us get this vehicle back on the road quickly! 🙌
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