For those with the Riff Raff FRx...
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The only parts where mine hits anything, is around the gpr and a partial side of the turbo, but i'll keep on eye on it..thanks.
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From: N.GA Mountains
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Right after that, I discovered the SS hoses and never looked back.The Vegistroke-style VO-conversions all use rubber hose in the same places - except those who I've gotten to...
I've only heard of a couple 'failures' and nothing catastrophic like a fire - but it was either roadside repair or tow truck time.I do not think failure is eminent - but I would definitely consider this (rubber hose) an item that needs to be inspected periodically and replaced from time to time. Just my humble opinion...
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From: Heber UT
Congrats on the new FRX. Looks good. The line going to the drivers side looks kind of tight. Can you run it under the air intake? You can look at pics in Ken's thread. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ff-diesel.html
Also, It almost looks like you have a leak between the turbo and spider. There is a big o ring in there to seal it. That would cause a boost leak if it is leaking.
Also, It almost looks like you have a leak between the turbo and spider. There is a big o ring in there to seal it. That would cause a boost leak if it is leaking.
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It's in the first pic you posted. You can see the worm clamp just above the red line to the waste gate. It has some oily residue and dirt on it. Not sure if it's an issue or not but may want to look at it. The oil is not really an issue but you don't want a boost leak.
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From: N.GA Mountains
A PVC cap with a schrader valve and a spray bottle with diluted dish soap is all ya need.
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Because the typical (cheeeep) wire loom you'll find over-the-counter will melt and fall apart in a short time in that environment - I found that out early on... IF you can find the thicker, higher-temp, more chemical resistant stuff like OE used on the engine harnesses it should be fine. 
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You can Google high temp wire loom and that should answer your question.
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From: Heber UT
Grant has a good eye! EVERYONE should build a boost leak-detector and see where they have leaks - instead of assuming everything's OK. It costs less than a Starbucks and could save you a fortune in MPG's!!!!!!
A PVC cap with a schrader valve and a spray bottle with diluted dish soap is all ya need.
A PVC cap with a schrader valve and a spray bottle with diluted dish soap is all ya need.
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Check out this link... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-detector.html Post #4 I believe.
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No link Alan!!! 
I should've taken pics of Jim's when we were finding my leaks the other weekend, BUT
He drilled and tapped a 1/8" hole in a 3"???? PVC cap and screwed in a shrader valve. This was clamped on intake tube instead of 6637 and some air was blown into system while spraying soapy water on on the connections.
I should've taken pics of Jim's when we were finding my leaks the other weekend, BUT
He drilled and tapped a 1/8" hole in a 3"???? PVC cap and screwed in a shrader valve. This was clamped on intake tube instead of 6637 and some air was blown into system while spraying soapy water on on the connections.
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From: Heber UT
No link Alan!!!
I should've taken pics of Jim's when we were finding my leaks the other weekend, BUT
He drilled and tapped a 1/8" hole in a 3"???? PVC cap and screwed in a shrader valve. This was clamped on intake tube instead of 6637 and some air was blown into system while spraying soapy water on on the connections.
I should've taken pics of Jim's when we were finding my leaks the other weekend, BUT
He drilled and tapped a 1/8" hole in a 3"???? PVC cap and screwed in a shrader valve. This was clamped on intake tube instead of 6637 and some air was blown into system while spraying soapy water on on the connections.
