Wanted to touch back with you, hope you're doing well, I actually got into a Buick Encore directly behind the Cruze I did. Basically same deal, had to drop the turbo from the bottom, basically took out the front cat, the tricky bolt everyone complains. If you can get the 17 passenger side. Bc of the offset I used an 18mm and where it pushes up against the arm in front of the bolt hole for the coolant return, it creates a solid bite. I did it solo but some help with the turbo going back up from the bottom would be help I was lucky I lined up on the manifold studs before my arms gave out.
There's nothing wrong with it if it lasts and does its job. I actually bought the new hart tools they have at walmart. For someone that's just starting out, these are perfect tools.
Another great video to help people out. Good idea about the cap full of oil before putting on the oil feed pipe. I have seen them plugged solid before and cook the turbo especially on poorly maintained engines. I would advise anyone doing this job to replace all the lines anyway but bare minimum replace the oil feed pipe.
@@mikekotarba5828nope, this was a poor design on gm’s part The 1.4 I had a 2014 Cruze rs And had to replace turbo also Didn’t even have 50,000 miles, sold to carvana after replacing turbo cause other issues arised 😩
There's a bracket on the catalytic converter underneath the car that you can loosen that will help with separating and connecting the turbo's outlet to the catalytic converter. You'll have to get underneath the car in order to loosen the bracket though
Great work, my 2015 with about 250 k is still good but I did have a turbo error code 2 years ago that never came back. I asked the dealer how much to do the Turno and they quoted $2800. I can’t believe that part melted FFS. I’ll have to inspect mine.
Nice job brother I'm willing to bet that plastic piece on that line broke causing that turbo to fail another bad life decision GM made lol moving on up.
Those plastic turbo oil return lines are complete dookie. I bought a Cruze and I have to do a clutch on it, while I have the engine out of the car, I’m converting the plastic parts to metal and doing some mild overhauling. Thank you for your service!
You ever hear of to much vacuum? I have done the turbo and valve cover Vic of the pvc. I am at a loss. There is so much vacuum that if you have the oil cap and dip stick on the motor waters to stop.
Ive always had issues with the oil feed and return lines on them and also the linkage that is connected to the waste gate has a clip that fails. The turbo will be goid but the waste gate thats electronic on these cant work because the linkage is loose as hell. Just my experience.
Mann how the hell did you get those 2 bottom bolts from the bottom off without removing the catalytic converter? Trying to avoid that but can’t get to the second bolt for shit
I actually love them. I was Gifted them from one of my subscribers. Sometimes we people get new tools or have more them 1 they will send to me and I use every single one of them. This was like 18 months ago and I use them everyday without fail
Hey man do you just go into each job with some general idea of what to do and figure it out or do you have to spend time reading manufacturers manuals to follow steps and things like that beforehand?
All depends but most jobs I havr to do a diagnosis first and figure it out from there but yes alot of research because As a Mobile Mechanic I work on all cars all trucks all atvs hell even lawn mowers
@@semperfimechanic good to know. I’m starting to do my own mechanic work so I came across your videos, now I’m thinking I can do some jobs as a mobile mechanic. I figure I’ll start small like oil changes, air filters, headlights, windows etc. & build up my confidence & tool kit. Thanks for the inspiration dawg. Been watching a lot of different channels but you easily the dopest tech out here. Big ups
@jordan4315 brother just start out small. Most are starters, alternators, batteries, brakes and then start learning how to diganose a no start condition
Have you worked on a chevy cruze diesel? I need a oil change and fuel filter i have the oil and filter I'll just need to get the fuel filter if you can do it
… Good video Dude… Hey it would be awesome to include the start up on a vehicle after making a repair like this.. I think everyone enjoys and gets some satisfaction with you when the job is done and we get to see the complete repair and results 👍… we worked too hard here w you not to show us the start up lol… I do enjoy these videos regardless.. Being a mechanic is a hard job, especially over the span of a full time career, And Especially if you are a Roadside Technician.. It beats the shit out of you, and dealing with the environment plus the weather sure doesn’t help… It’s never boring and you never know who you’re gonna meet next lol.. definitely more exciting than not!!.. Keep Wrenchn’ 👍🇺🇸
Just because you're a mobile mechanic doesn't mean you should "go through tools"...been doing this for 15 plus years, alot of mobile stuff too, and ive never once ruined a tool. I dont use electric tools in inclement weather. As a Cruze owner and enthusiast, i hope this had codes directly corresponding to the turbo, otherwise it was a waste of money. my cruze has 211k and counting and has been one of the most reliable cars ive ever owned. And ive bought and sold over 200 cars. Change the oil with 5-30 dexos and an ac Delco filter every 3k miles and its good. Leaks oil but i dont care.
No brother we didnt diagnosis The turbo wasnt broken inside. Metal didnt fall out. None of the hose wasnt broken off from being melted. I just guessed and what kind of Mechanic would say the love the chevy cruze. That car is a piece of shit and is always on top 10 worst cars chevy ever made
@@semperfimechanic so why did you replace the turbo then? They don't just fail with no codes. And believe whatever you want, the reason cars get bad reps is because people don't know how to properly take care of shit. You never follow the oil life monitor or what the manufacturer says. I've put over 11k miles on my Cruze since November and it's given me ZERO issues... because I've taken care of it. I've replaced the typical failure items before they fail so I don't have to worry about it. I've owned pretty much every brand besides exotic cars and it's just as reliable as any Honda and Toyota and Nissan I've owned. People say it's junk because they don't maintain it properly...that's the reason most good cars get bad reps... something like Subaru though, they blow head gaskets even if maintained properly.
@@thagerdorn2009 you must have a unicorn ive owned 2 cruzes doing oil changes full synthetic every 3k and all other maintenance done at the dealer and i can say with confidence i ahould have bought a toyota. Been through 2 turbos before 100k miles. A very very poorly designed vehicle. But hey it keeps the Chevy technicians busy so.... theres that
@@thagerdorn2009 you must have a unicorn ive owned 2 cruzes doing oil changes full synthetic every 3k and all other maintenance done at the dealer and i can say with confidence i ahould have bought a toyota. Been through 2 turbos before 100k miles. A very very poorly designed vehicle. But hey it keeps the Chevy technicians busy so.... theres that
@@alexchavez4065 How much Really to send if you have a crack on your Turbo before a 120000. Reach out to chevy head quarters and They will give you a case number and a contact person. You then go to a dealership with a shop. They'll look at the turbo contact your person At chevy verify the damage and chevy replaces it
You sound exactly like I imagine every mechanic to sound like
Like an alpha male lol
@@semperfimechaniclike a dying male dude 😂 jk
That's what I said hahah same thing Right
@@jossa942🤣😭
Lmao
This guy sounds like he smokes cigars made of beef jerky and freedom
For breakfast
Hell yes. Quick. To the point. Small tips and tricks. Rated #1 RUclips mechanic right now.
@@dlmgtar Thank ya brother
Wanted to touch back with you, hope you're doing well, I actually got into a Buick Encore directly behind the Cruze I did. Basically same deal, had to drop the turbo from the bottom, basically took out the front cat, the tricky bolt everyone complains. If you can get the 17 passenger side. Bc of the offset I used an 18mm and where it pushes up against the arm in front of the bolt hole for the coolant return, it creates a solid bite. I did it solo but some help with the turbo going back up from the bottom would be help I was lucky I lined up on the manifold studs before my arms gave out.
Hey man I know you ain’t made of money. But the high speed Milwaukee 3/8th ratchet is absolutely life changing my friend
I know I keep trying to get someone to send me one hahaha but not working
There's nothing wrong with it if it lasts and does its job. I actually bought the new hart tools they have at walmart. For someone that's just starting out, these are perfect tools.
Right angle impact is even better you can do more with them
@@semperfimechaniclove the videos! How does one donate you some tools ⚒️
@yodead369 hey brother you can send some to 1291 Augmont Ave Columbus Ohio 43207
Another great video to help people out. Good idea about the cap full of oil before putting on the oil feed pipe. I have seen them plugged solid before and cook the turbo especially on poorly maintained engines. I would advise anyone doing this job to replace all the lines anyway but bare minimum replace the oil feed pipe.
Thank you boss means the world
Hi Thomas is the GM turbo engine any better found in equinox or terrain?
@@mikekotarba5828nope, this was a poor design on gm’s part
The 1.4
I had a 2014 Cruze rs
And had to replace turbo also
Didn’t even have 50,000 miles, sold to carvana after replacing turbo cause other issues arised 😩
I did this on my 2014 Chevy Cruze last summer.
What works really great with electric ratchet for tight spots, swivel socket set, deep and shallow.
Man thanks for a very detailed video, especially how to get to that bolt on the left side by the belt , beautiful job sir!!!!!!
Thank you brother means alot to me
That customer got the self lubricating model.
My power ratchet is probably the best tool I've ever brought
I agree. I use that tool more than any other one
There's a bracket on the catalytic converter underneath the car that you can loosen that will help with separating and connecting the turbo's outlet to the catalytic converter. You'll have to get underneath the car in order to loosen the bracket though
This guy's really good at explaining things 10 out of 10 voice 👌
Thank u brother
Nice job Thomas! Love the video, Thank you for your service!
Thanks man that means alot to me
Man, thank you. Gonna be doing this in a week here.
How'd it go for ya? About to attempt this myself
Greetings from across The Pond.
Great video! Got the same engine in a different car. So this was very informative.
Great work, my 2015 with about 250 k is still good but I did have a turbo error code 2 years ago that never came back. I asked the dealer how much to do the Turno and they quoted $2800.
I can’t believe that part melted FFS. I’ll have to inspect mine.
Great job brother Thanks for the lesson
Thanks boss means alot
Appreciate you my guy 💪🏾 much needed lesson! You just don’t know the headache you saving somebody get this man his own shop immediately
Big job but not too crazy. Nice work sir.
Nice job brother I'm willing to bet that plastic piece on that line broke causing that turbo to fail another bad life decision GM made lol moving on up.
Your exactly right my friend
I just did turbo replacement u need to install turbo return oil line first much easier to install
What did you charge for this job
My man another great video!
Love it man. Keep up the great work
DUMB QUESTION, Do I need to drain coolant and oil for this!?
Thanks !
Nah
Oh thats an earlier model. Its set up like B.M.W. that linkage goes to a flap valve that fails in that intake.
Those plastic turbo oil return lines are complete dookie. I bought a Cruze and I have to do a clutch on it, while I have the engine out of the car, I’m converting the plastic parts to metal and doing some mild overhauling. Thank you for your service!
I will never by a gasoline engine turbo. Only turbo I would buy would be a beefy diesel.
Amen
Serious question, could I install that coolant line directly to engine then to turbo?
SOS
Hey brotha, so process is the same for a 16 Chevy trax? also has a 1.4 ecotec
You ever hear of to much vacuum? I have done the turbo and valve cover Vic of the pvc. I am at a loss. There is so much vacuum that if you have the oil cap and dip stick on the motor waters to stop.
Around how much does this cost to do ? Labor, parts ?
Semper Fi brother!
I'm willing to bet that engine has been rebuilt or replaced. Especially having a turbo causing it to fail prematurely
Much thanks very helpful
Ive always had issues with the oil feed and return lines on them and also the linkage that is connected to the waste gate has a clip that fails. The turbo will be goid but the waste gate thats electronic on these cant work because the linkage is loose as hell. Just my experience.
I got a 12 cruze with 145k on her, how much longer you think I got out of this turbski? Keep on wrenchin broski!!
Yep im a chevy guy and can’t believe you already have to replace the turdbo😂😂
I drive a chevy truck and I can believe it, lol
Is it the same process for chevy Malibu?
Mann how the hell did you get those 2 bottom bolts from the bottom off without removing the catalytic converter? Trying to avoid that but can’t get to the second bolt for shit
2016 is not even that old. How many miles for the turbo to die?
About 110,000. These Cruzes have alot of turbo issues
Wow, here in Florida the turbo will cook even faster with the heat.@@semperfimechanic
Guarantee the oil wasn't changed every 5k
@@bradleymenezes6196 good synthetic oil, every 3 to 5000 miles! The turbo needed it bad! You can’t neglect GM products to begin with
Kia and Hyundai are well known for that issue as well.
What you think of the hyper tough ratchet? I got snap on power ratchets at work but i been wanting a cheaper one for home
I actually love them. I was Gifted them from one of my subscribers. Sometimes we people get new tools or have more them 1 they will send to me and I use every single one of them. This was like 18 months ago and I use them everyday without fail
@semperfimechanic ill have to pick one up. Once I got used to a power ratchet at work it sucks not having one at home lol
@jamesburch716 yea when the die on me at work, I get mad lol
You the man
Hey man do you just go into each job with some general idea of what to do and figure it out or do you have to spend time reading manufacturers manuals to follow steps and things like that beforehand?
All depends but most jobs I havr to do a diagnosis first and figure it out from there but yes alot of research because As a Mobile Mechanic I work on all cars all trucks all atvs hell even lawn mowers
@@semperfimechanic good to know. I’m starting to do my own mechanic work so I came across your videos, now I’m thinking I can do some jobs as a mobile mechanic. I figure I’ll start small like oil changes, air filters, headlights, windows etc. & build up my confidence & tool kit. Thanks for the inspiration dawg. Been watching a lot of different channels but you easily the dopest tech out here. Big ups
@jordan4315 brother just start out small. Most are starters, alternators, batteries, brakes and then start learning how to diganose a no start condition
Have you worked on a chevy cruze diesel? I need a oil change and fuel filter i have the oil and filter I'll just need to get the fuel filter if you can do it
Thanks for being a member brother text me at 614 822 1790
I think you’ll get to 100,000 subs✅🇺🇸
I hope so but thats a long way away
Seen so many of these cracked on the inside of the housing. Shit car, something else will be wrong in 6 months or less... and look at those oil leaks!
Great job
BOYS AND GIRLS ... I digress with such a heavy mention of men and boys yet they're female mechanics out there that love ya too ~!
Nice video I have to change my turbo but question did you remove the colant?
No I didnt. I stuck a pan under and when I removed some hoses and parts it drained into the pan
@@semperfimechanic thank you very much you save me at leats 1000 dollars
@@semperfimechanic with youre video I done the proyect was so easy following avery step you did
Thank you again
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Hey here in Columbus do you do manual transmission work?
Not really brother im sorry
Thank you!
Pretty good 👍
I need you to fix my Cruze 😂
Call me up
Fighting for my life trying to get the 17mm back in 😩🤦🏽♂️
Use a magnetic socket or just a magnet might help
… Good video Dude… Hey it would be awesome to include the start up on a vehicle after making a repair like this.. I think everyone enjoys and gets some satisfaction with you when the job is done and we get to see the complete repair and results 👍… we worked too hard here w you not to show us the start up lol… I do enjoy these videos regardless.. Being a mechanic is a hard job, especially over the span of a full time career, And Especially if you are a Roadside Technician.. It beats the shit out of you, and dealing with the environment plus the weather sure doesn’t help… It’s never boring and you never know who you’re gonna meet next lol.. definitely more exciting than not!!.. Keep Wrenchn’ 👍🇺🇸
You sound like Robert oberst
Just because you're a mobile mechanic doesn't mean you should "go through tools"...been doing this for 15 plus years, alot of mobile stuff too, and ive never once ruined a tool. I dont use electric tools in inclement weather.
As a Cruze owner and enthusiast, i hope this had codes directly corresponding to the turbo, otherwise it was a waste of money. my cruze has 211k and counting and has been one of the most reliable cars ive ever owned. And ive bought and sold over 200 cars. Change the oil with 5-30 dexos and an ac Delco filter every 3k miles and its good. Leaks oil but i dont care.
No brother we didnt diagnosis
The turbo wasnt broken inside. Metal didnt fall out. None of the hose wasnt broken off from being melted. I just guessed and what kind of Mechanic would say the love the chevy cruze. That car is a piece of shit and is always on top 10 worst cars chevy ever made
@@semperfimechanic so why did you replace the turbo then? They don't just fail with no codes.
And believe whatever you want, the reason cars get bad reps is because people don't know how to properly take care of shit. You never follow the oil life monitor or what the manufacturer says. I've put over 11k miles on my Cruze since November and it's given me ZERO issues... because I've taken care of it. I've replaced the typical failure items before they fail so I don't have to worry about it. I've owned pretty much every brand besides exotic cars and it's just as reliable as any Honda and Toyota and Nissan I've owned. People say it's junk because they don't maintain it properly...that's the reason most good cars get bad reps... something like Subaru though, they blow head gaskets even if maintained properly.
@thagerdorn2009 it was sarcasm my dear friend. It was litterly broken metal chucks fell out
@@thagerdorn2009 you must have a unicorn ive owned 2 cruzes doing oil changes full synthetic every 3k and all other maintenance done at the dealer and i can say with confidence i ahould have bought a toyota. Been through 2 turbos before 100k miles. A very very poorly designed vehicle. But hey it keeps the Chevy technicians busy so.... theres that
@@thagerdorn2009 you must have a unicorn ive owned 2 cruzes doing oil changes full synthetic every 3k and all other maintenance done at the dealer and i can say with confidence i ahould have bought a toyota. Been through 2 turbos before 100k miles. A very very poorly designed vehicle. But hey it keeps the Chevy technicians busy so.... theres that
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You got it down ! Great job on your work and your Videos ✅🇺🇸
This video would have been better without sound
Funny people pay for this.. I just called gm. Covered if car is under 120k
Can you send more information on this?
@@alexchavez4065 How much Really to send if you have a crack on your Turbo before a 120000. Reach out to chevy head quarters and They will give you a case number and a contact person. You then go to a dealership with a shop. They'll look at the turbo contact your person At chevy verify the damage and chevy replaces it
Did u ever find a partner you was looking for
Email Me at Semperfimechanics@gmail.com if your interested and serious. Most people bs
@@semperfimechanicI'll email in tomorrow if that's ok with you I know it's like 12 here in Columbus and we can discuss things
@@turbo-kiwi9207 are you local here in Columbus
Sure am
Man I wish I was closer I'd totally work with you on the weekends
Would u happen to know the name of the parts store he got the turbo from?
Love your editing, bro. Great video, bro. Tackled that sh*t like a pro.💪🏽🪖
Thank ya brother. Real recognizes Real lol