VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) Cleaning and basic troubleshooting

Here we dismantle a VG Turbo to clean the veins and make it work properly. This Turbo happens to go on a DT466 International, but this technique should be similar to any VGT. Especially the 6.0L powerstroke which we all know was made by International.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only. Always follow proper manufacturer instructions and safety procedures.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

Helps a lot! Noticed I'm not the only one with Craftsman C3 stuff still kicking around.

[@prodieselrepair3218]

I've had those for 12 years give or take. Last year I was going to upgrade, but i went ahead and bought 4 new batteries for around $100. So the Craftsman guns will be around a bit longer.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

@@prodieselrepair3218 same! The last batteries we will ever get, lol.

[@ruslanandriievskyi5872]

Good job

[@monmejares]

Camera movement makes my head dizzy.

[@able_trucking780]

Looks like you have punched alot of motors before

[@djsmurff63]

So basically you just clean that up and it's good to go ?

[@prodieselrepair3218]

As long as all of the veins and levers are moving freely, then it ususally is good. And make sure there not excessive play in the turbine fan

[@djsmurff63]

@Pro Diesel Repair well man I appreciate you keep doing what you do you might not be the most viewed and all but that's not what matters you found a very simple thing and was able to make a video on it. This literally helped me. Again thank you man I will subscribe

[@jpef91]

Hi temp anti sieze

[@greasycreekoutfitters5163]

Would this be the same for a 2011 6.7? I've heard the actuator has to be reset if you remove it.

[@prodieselrepair3218]

If you're referring to the 6.7L Cummins then yes it would be somewhat similar. If you have a bidirectional scanner you can calibrate the actuator to reinstall it.

[@greasycreekoutfitters5163]

@prodieselrepair3218 Thanks for the reply! If I don't have a bidirectional scanner, could I do it and then take it to a shop to get it calibrated, or would it have to be towed?

[@prodieselrepair3218]

@@greasycreekoutfitters5163 I'm not sure if that would be OK or not. I know if the actuator is not calibrated correctly it could be damaged.

[@greasycreekoutfitters5163]

@@prodieselrepair3218 That was my fear. I am looking at bidirectional scanners to see if I can get an affordable one.