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Old 08-01-2013, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by OldWoodsDiesel
just take a look at the compressor wheel - pull off the black (or red if its the old, original one that should be replaced) flexible tube going to it. if the blades on the wheel are still mostly black (the factory finish), you're probably in good shape. if it looks shiney, like polished aluminum, it means its sucked in a good bit of grit and sand - obviously not good.
Yeah im not sure they are supposed to be black from the factory.

If it has been dusted the blades wont look as sharp. They'll look as if they have been sandblasted.
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 12:16 PM
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uh oh, now I'm nervous. Turbo seems to work good, doesn't make any weird noises or anything. We shall see!
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 03:31 PM
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Blades looked good to me, no play at all in the wheel (I'm pretty sure the turbo was serviced not too long ago)
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Old 08-01-2013, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Awitte58
I got the riffraff kit. and then i just keep buying the filter for like 23 bucks.

Every so often we get a group buy together. you buy in packages of two cuz it helps with shipping. I bought like 6 last time cuz i knew id need em eventually.

Kind of like my big baldwin oil filter. bought package of 6. free shipping. good stuff. lol
Donaldson Fliter...

Oil filter, ELF7405, Donaldson - Ryder Fleet Products
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by madMatador78
Blades looked good to me, no play at all in the wheel (I'm pretty sure the turbo was serviced not too long ago)
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That is not a factory OBS compressor wheel. That's an SD compressor wheel in your turbo. Just an FYI.. That's an ever so slight upgrade by all rights.. That wheel moves a little bit more air.
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch
That is not a factory OBS compressor wheel. That's an SD compressor wheel in your turbo. Just an FYI.. That's an ever so slight upgrade by all rights.. That wheel moves a little bit more air.
Wow! Finding out stuff more and more all the time about this truck. Just curious, how can you tell?
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 06:58 PM
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The blades are spaced evenly. The OBS wheel has staggered pairs of blades. 5 pairs, IIRC.
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 07:53 PM
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I just hope the K+N didn't ruin it. Looked like the edges were pretty sharp. I feel alot better now with that new filter in there. Next project:Coolant Filter Kit.
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 08:58 PM
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Just a FYI. The NAPA 6637 is not a water resistant filter. If you drive in any wet weather, you risk damaging the filter and it will suck itself in

The Donaldson B085011 is a direct crossover but water resistant material
 
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Just a FYI. The NAPA 6637 is not a water resistant filter. If you drive in any wet weather, you risk damaging the filter and it will suck itself in

The Donaldson B085011 is a direct crossover but water resistant material
That is an interesting tidbit.with the location so close to the hood/fender seam that is a consideration.
 
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That is an interesting tidbit.with the location so close to the hood/fender seam that is a consideration.
Indeed. However , it has rained here almost every day since early June and my filter is fine.
 
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I've run std 6637 filters for about 8 years and never had an issue, but that is valid information. I've just never bothered and always use the 6637
 
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Old 08-01-2013, 11:34 PM
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Indeed. However , it has rained here almost every day since early June and my filter is fine.
It rained cats n dogs coming back from rre..all i could think about was wet idm and i have no spare lol
 
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Old 08-02-2013, 01:41 AM
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Aaron i have a spare, and you know i would of brought it to ya.
 
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