Buick Encore ecotec turbo replacement
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Buick Encore engine had failed. Do to a bad turbo engine and turbo were replaced. 2nd turbo failed do to shop not inspecting and reusing clogged oil feed line. I recommend all ecotec turbo oil lines be replaced. And inspected every 60,000 miles
That coolant line is the fucking reason why very engineer who designed or signed off on this placement to be fired AND blacklisted from working in any automotive position ever.
Welcome to 2024 though. Where all the cars are worthless.
Dude this engine sucks bad. …like there is no air flow for these engines to operate in cool temperatures they are stuffed in tight spaces and 0 airflow. All plastics in my engine have basically suffered heat stress … look for metal parts for replacing all the top end components too. I agree with you 100%. These engineers are probably Nepo babies 🫥
There is way to gain access to that banjo fitting bolt. Sometimes trying to shortcut takes longer. Remove the serpentine belt. Then remove 3 bolts holding a/c compressor set the compressor aside with lines still attached. Then remove the 3 bolts holding the a/c bracket. It's not a lot of work just a couple more steps. Well worth the effort!
The way he did it was just fine and trust it’s a lot quicker then doing the way you suggested
You're obviously not a mechanic either!
It’s not easy replacing the serpentine belt on these. You have to remove the motor mounts and jack up the engine.
Removing the belt isn't actually necessary, my bad. Just remove tension from belt and take it off the compressor. Let the belt hang, no biggie.
@@ryanphillips6253 That makes sense. Still hate this car. Replaced the water pump 2 days ago. Unreal pain in the ass.
I just recently replaced the turbo charger to my 2017 Encore (about $4,500). The mechanic told me the same. The metal turbo oil supply line was completely clogged. I did the research and found out it's not the turbo that goes bad, but the oil supply line that gets clogged because the metal supply line is too close to the manifold leading to oil being cooked in the oil supply line clogging it in time resulting in the turbo not getting oil. Just like arteries being clogged leading to heart attacks and strokes. This is poor engineering on Buicks part. There are two easier solutions to this problem. 1) Manufacture a custom metal tube and routing it away from the manifold or 2) Wrapping the metal supply line with a high heat resistant tape like what was done with mine. The mechanic stated most of the new replacement kits are now coming with high heat resistant tape. So, it's not that it is a faulty or poorly manufactured turbo charger. I suggest that the metal oil supply line be changed "often" in order to prevent premature turbo replacement. It only cost around $30 to $50 depending on where you buy it. Much cheaper than a turbo (ouch!!!). Also change the oil sooner than the recommended oil change is suggested. Keep in mind, even though you may change your oil on time or sooner, does not guarantee the oil supply line will not get clogged, even with the high heat resistant tape.
Correct the shop I hade replace my turbo didn’t replace the oil line and caused it to fail again so I ended up doing it myself and finding the clogged line
i wonder why they don't raise it up the line set than gonna underneath...like gonna around it from above ??
Same problem at 2017, I paid 550usd for replace the turbocharger oil feed pipe and seals, But I did it for a oil leak that came from there, now is good to know that I did avoid more problems...
I'm not an expert by any means, but I don't think the engine is supposed to sound so rough.
i have to thank you so much i have spent about 2 hours trying to get to this bolt that is to the block . all my extensions are either to small or to big to go under and other guys have both hands down under there and i cant even fit 1 hand down there.
I’m glad my video helped you. Thanks for the feedback.
Omg that fucking ac bracket. No other videos ive watched seem to have this issue, they are able to get a socket on it. Thought i was going crazy.
Can I suggest you use a laser pointer for better identification of various parts and brackets 😊
Yep that line was/ is an all too common problem.
Good job 👍🏼
sound like hamster cage
Sure has a nice whistle… 😂
Banjo bolt.
so the line gets replaced every time an oil change how does that make sence
That’s not what I said. The line will get clogged up allot sooner if you don’t get your oil changed.
Actually, that z line is supposed to have a heat resistant sleeve over it so the manifold wont cook the oil inside that z line.
@@johnperez93640 probably why it failed the first time
How did u get the cat back on...im having trouble getting mine back on
Just leave it off, that way it doesn't get stolen
My 2015 encore uses orange coolant. What’s the difference?
As long as the coolant you use says it’s for your vehicle or universal for all makes and models. You’re good. There is different chemicals in different colors though wouldn’t recommend mixing a specific coolant for a totally different car and coolant type.
stay with the orange do not mix . if you flush out your system you can put what ever you want back in it but never mix . i know if you mix dex cool with others it will start eating the inside of the radiator. from a chemical reaction
I use the same car even the same flashlight
You got the wrong coolant in there my boy
Y is it smoking
A bit of oil got on the exhaust during installation
Fastest way is just cut the hoses and buy new ones. GM engineering always make things more difficult than they need to be. When you install you need to install the line before the turbo and just thread the connector in the turbo.
Is that whistling normal??
Yes it’s because the rest of the exhaust wasn’t installed yet.
Mine has an exhaust leak and bad turbo it sounds really rough and whistles any suggestions?
Green coolant😳😬mechanics don't care.......but GM might with this turbo recall the have right now 3/2024
What’s the recall? We just had this problem.
@@Gageleavitt25 i got a letter from Buick
This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2018 models year Buick Encore Vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo gas engine...... General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the condition described above if the condition occurs on your Buick Encore within 10 years or 120,000 Mi whichever occurs first with the condition will be repaired for you at no charge
@@Gageleavitt25 they have a reimbursement Form you can complete since you already had the repair done
I think you may have additional issues lol