Section 12.7 Restricted or Cracked Charge Air Cooler or Leaking Intake Manifold
To determine if a restricted or cracked charge air cooler or leaking manifold is causing lack of power, perform the following steps:
Attach air-to-air charge air cooler test kit, J-41473; refer to OEM guidelines.
Disconnect the air inlet hose from the outlet side of the turbocharger compressor housing; refer to appropriate service manual, air intake system chapter.
Attach the air-to-air cooler test kit adaptor plug to fit into the hose at the compressor connector; refer to OEM guidelines.
Attach an air pressure hose to the air chuck at the regulator and gradually pressurize the air inlet system to a pressure of 205 kPa (30 psi).
Apply a water and soap solution to each hose connection, across the face of the charge air cooler.
Apply a water and soap solution to the air intake manifold and cylinder head mating surface area.
Visually inspect all joints for air leaks and all charge air cooler welded surfaces for stress cracks.
Section 12.7.2.1 Test the Engine with Replaced Charge Air Cooler and Air Intake Manifold
To determine if the repairs resolved the lack of power condition, perform the following steps:
To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface, parking brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.
ENGINE EXHAUST
To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. Engine exhaust is toxic.
Start and run the engine.
Test drive the vehicle to ensure lack of power has been resolved.
If no lack of power occurred during the test drive, no further troubleshooting is required. Shut down the engine.