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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: CAPEHORN31 on February 17, 2014, 12:00:08 pm

Title: turbo outlet flange clamp
Post by: CAPEHORN31 on February 17, 2014, 12:00:08 pm
During my monthly engine inspection I found the exhaust down pipe had separated from the turbo on my 1997 Cummins 8.3.  Closer inspection revealed the flange clamp bolt had broken.  I am looking for a good part number and a source to purchase a replacement.  It looks to be 3.5" in diameter. Not really sure why the bolt broke could have been over torqued by previous maintenance. 
Title: Re: turbo outlet flange clamp
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on February 17, 2014, 12:17:29 pm
Check the brand and part number on your turbo and then contact the closest shop that overhauls turbos. Call a diesel shop if necessary to locate a turbo facility. Could also do it all online but nice to be able to make a side by side comparison at the parts counter. Could do a NAPA bolt replacement but it might be a specially item for high heat.

Pierce
Title: Re: turbo outlet flange clamp
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on February 17, 2014, 12:23:49 pm
The simple would be take your Cummins engine # to Cummins, they have the correct clamp,
Title: Re: turbo outlet flange clamp
Post by: Bill Willett on February 17, 2014, 01:22:32 pm
Like Dave M said go to Cummins, if you don't have your engine # tell them you have a Holset HX40.