SPACER 0897546 - Caterpillar

the turbocharger fails during engine operation, severe damage to the turbocharger compressor wheel and to the entire engine can result.Turbocharger bearing failures can cause large quantities of oil to enter the intake system and the exhaust system. Loss of engine oil can result in serious engine damage.Do not continue to operate the engine when a turbocharger bearing failure is accompanied by a significant loss of engine performance. Engine smoke and speeding up of the engine with no load are characteristics of a loss of engine performance.Reference: For additional information about inspecting the turbocharger, refer to System Operation, SENR9832, "C15 and C16 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines ", "Air and Inlet Exhaust System".Reference: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, UENR3838, "824K/825K/826K Tier 4F & LRC Engine Supplement" for additional information about the turbocharger.