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C232 skid steer lack of power

UpNorth Mini Excavating

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Hi everyone, I have a 2011 C232 that I purchased about 4 months ago and it seems to have a lack of power. When going in the bank of gravel the engine bogs. I have a bobcat 250 which is a wheeled machine but will outperform the c232. Im just checking to see if I’m missing something. Now I have changed all filters and fluids in this machine. It also used engine oil which I determined was the crankshaft seal which was changed. Now the turbo line has a small oil leak which I am awaiting parts. When the machine is switched to two speed, the engine really struggles if not on flat ground. I also noticed that I have some white/blue smoke when the machine forces. The machine runs excellent other than that. Machine starts up great every time. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 

skata

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Hmm. How many hours on it? Have you pulled the oil cap off to check for blow-by?
 

UpNorth Mini Excavating

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Sorry, I have 1850 hours on the machine and yes I did remove the oil cap and there is very minimal if any. Turbo is turning so Idk what else to check.
 

KSSS

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That is not normal for that machine. My guess is the turbo, it may be spinning but it might not be making boost.
 

skata

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You check to make sure no intake pipe came loose, and losing turbo boost?
 
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