DIY Turbocharger Replacement / Oil Cooler Re-Seal – GM 1.4 LUV Ecotec ( Cruze Sonic Trax Encore )

DIY Turbocharger Replacement / Oil Cooler Re-Seal – GM 1.4 Ecotec ( Cruze Sonic Trax Encore ) So today I'm going to be walking you through the process of replacing the turbo and oil cooler seals on a GM 1.4 Ecotec engine found in a variety of small GM products like the Cruze, Sonic, Trax, and Encore. These turbos tend to crack the exhaust housing causing low boost codes and a check engine light. I'm re-sealing the the oil cooler because in the future if the oil cooler develops a leak, the only way to fix it is to remove the turbo once again. So, to prevent and future repairs I'm doing both repairs at the same time. Parts/tools used in this video: OEM Turbo I used: https://amzn.to/4bzVtO6 Cheap Turbo: https://amzn.to/41yuzSb Turbo oil/coolant lines: https://amzn.to/3QT17Bn Oil Cooler Seals: https://amzn.to/4hll5Q2 Oil Cooler Assembly: https://amzn.to/3QYYZYN Exhaust manifold gasket: https://amzn.to/3Fb9BkJ Exhaust manifold studs and nuts: https://amzn.to/4hn9Bvs Torx & Hex socket master set: https://amzn.to/4hn7GXM Wobble extensions: https://amzn.to/3XzQh76 Antifreeze pressure tester/vacuum filler: https://amzn.to/4pWR6U5 My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same. I source all of my service data from the same place that professional shops do. You can as well: https://www.pntrac.com/t/SENKSUZKRktD... Questions? Send your question or schedule a call here: https://tazet.com/repairgeek Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:04 What I'm replacing in this video 00:51 Why I'm replacing the turbo and resealing the oil cooler 3:04 Turbo removal 9:38 Oil cooler removal 12:09 Resealing the oil cooler 15:29 Oil cooler installation 16:55 Prepping the turbo for installation 19:25 Turbo installation 27:27 Pre-lubing the turbo 28:13 Adding coolant 28:34 Start up 29:43 Outro Disclaimer: The information, demonstration and any content contained in this video is for informational purposes only. The user Repair Geek makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the effectiveness or safety of the contents of this video. In no way should the contents of the video, including the tools used, be repeated or tried by anyone. Viewers should only seek the help of a trained professional located at a licensed auto repair shop for any fix, modification, alteration, or any change to their vehicle. Repair Geek shall not be liable for any injury, damage, or loss to any person or property that may result from use of the tools, equipment, or any content contained in this video. In addition, there is no way to guarantee that the video is not altered or modified or is not in the final form submitted by Repair Geek and therefore, Repair Geek does not warrant that the video is unaltered or not modified. The links on this video to products are for informational purposes only and in no way are an endorsement of the safety or effectiveness of the particular product. Viewers understand that anything contained in this video or linked to or from this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and in no way provides an express or implied warranty as to the safety or effectiveness of any linked tool, product, or video. Therefore, viewer agrees to release, waive, and discharge Repair Geek or anyone affiliated with Repair Geek, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the viewer, or to any property belonging to viewer, regardless of whether the loss is linked to the use of the contents of this video, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.