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Jan 20, 2011 | 11:39 AM

John - Wenatchee

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Intercooler Boots

How hard is it to replace the intercooler boots on a 2002 F250? I was thinking of ordering the set from Riffraff.

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Jan 20, 2011 | 11:50 AM

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not hard at all. About 20-25 minutes and it will be done

Jan 20, 2011 | 11:52 AM

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easy-cheezy. remove old clamps and boots. clean tubes with Brake clean or something similar. Spray inside of boot and outside of tube with hairspray. install boots and tubes, tighten clamps. make sure and order the intake manifold inserts also

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Jan 20, 2011 | 11:52 AM

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Just the four boots for the pipes is a easy 30 minutes tops like Rob said. The two intake boots take a bit longer since you need to remove the spider.

Jan 20, 2011 | 11:55 AM

John - Wenatchee

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Thanks, I didn't think it would be too hard. Forgive me, but what is the spider? Could you please point me in the direction of the intake manifold inserts?

Jan 20, 2011 | 12:01 PM

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If you do the intake don't forget the plenum inserts, money well spent
Riffraff Diesel: RDP Plenum Reinforcing Inserts™

Jan 20, 2011 | 12:01 PM

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The boots on either end of the IC tubes are fairly easy. The ones from the intake plenums to bottom of spider require the spider be removed. If you change those I highly reccommend getting these RDP Plenum Reinforcing Inserts™ to prevent deforming the plenums and causing a boost leak.

When I R&R the boots I use a corless drill with a 1/4" socket adapter and long extensions to get to the hard to reach t-bolts, like under the spider and at the IC. Also suggest you get the deepest 7/16" socket you can find. A cotter pin removing tool will help get the plenum boots back on. Another tip for getting the plenum boots on is to attach one boot to the plenum and the other to the spider.

Edit: Damn I'm slow.

I could've sworn ther were zero responses when I started typing.

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Jan 20, 2011 | 12:31 PM

John - Wenatchee

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Thanks for all of the great advice. So best I can figure is that I need the following to complete the job.

Riffraff Diesel: RDP Complete Aramid Boot Kit

Riffraff Diesel: RDP Plenum Reinforcing Inserts™

Is there anything else I should?

Jan 20, 2011 | 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by John - Wenatchee

There is an o-ring between the spider and turbo but if it is serviceable re-use it. It is available from Guzzle Dieselorings.com Not listed on his site, just give him a call. (Thanks Clay)

Edit : Removed wrong link.

Jan 20, 2011 | 12:50 PM

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When you have the IC tubes off, you can take the foil off the hot side pipe, if you didn't already. I guess you didn't if you are asking about taking them off.

Jan 20, 2011 | 01:08 PM

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Quote:

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There is an o-ring between the spider and turbo but if it is serviceable re-use it. It is available from Guzzle if not serviceable GTP38 Compressor Housing O-ring

Just for clarification that is the large one for the compressor housing to compressor back plate. Guzzle does have the correct ones but you will have to call him as they are not listed and are reusable.

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