I've called it quits for the night. And I mean just perfect. When I start the truck its blowing through the defrost. Learned a few things doing this job, this is another one. Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait. Here's how sensitve airflow to the turbo really is. Digg this Thread! If you have a helper, he can get under the truck to help maneuver the up pipes. Once you're all done, it will be trivially easy to realign the up pipes and reinstall the bolts, due the flexible sections. I just did mine yesterday.
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Join Date: Jun Location: Henderson. Posts: turbo hissing and not exhaust leaking. Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum > Ford L Powerstroke L Problems Forum > Motor problems > exhaust leak on the turbo.
I climbed under the truck while it was idling and could hear it faintly.
Questions: 1 Are there any gaskets at the turbo connection? Thanks in advance knuss Send a private message to Mdub I'm figuring it still has to be air in the system.
could this cause these two problems Diesel Bombers

Sinister Up-pipe, Ford Powerstroke L, SDUP is now available at or crack and cause restrictions or power-robbing pre-turbo exhaust leaks.
Inlet joint is last, and as before, use a prybar between turbo and pedestal in order to shift the turbo into position. Put a crowbar or prybar down between the turbo and the pedestal in order to lift and wiggle it until the joint lines up just perfectly.

Sorry for the rambling, just venting I guess. You don't need to hook it in. Stop and use a pry bar to jiggle in place.
an exhaust leak before the turbo WILL have adverse effects on your. Abnormal Exhaust Noise on Ford L Diesel Engines is a growing concern as these Manifold Leaks - Intake And Exhaust Are Both Bad Different engine gear train; Cylinder heads,; Turbo; Injectors; HPOP oiling system ; Even more.
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Looking at the y-pipe and everything else, I found the exhaust leak to The turbo is in great condition except for the mating surface of the down-pipe it is heavily pitted.
(09/ build, call it an 03) F XLT CCLB.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon. Tweet this thread. Mark Forums Read. Run the other side to the corner of the front of the truck. I tried resetting the outlet side by loosening the clamp and bolts at the connection before the cat, jiggling the pipe trying to make sure it's seated while tightening the clamp.
I made sure the y pipe to manifold bolts are tight and i made sure that the y pipe to turbo are tight also when i put the turbo back in after doing the hpop.
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What a let down. ![]() Advanced Search. I just did mine yesterday. Inlet joint is last, and as before, use a prybar between turbo and pedestal in order to shift the turbo into position. LinkBack URL. I've spent last weekend tearing it apart, this past week rounding parts needed and doing misc items and all this weekend putting it all back together. |
I tried resetting the outlet side by loosening the clamp and bolts at the connection before the cat, jiggling the pipe trying to make sure it's seated while tightening the clamp. Do all this with the clamp off.