turbo help
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Sorry for the confusion, and thaks you for the pictures. It appears to be coming from where the center section bolts to the exhaust housing. So if im reading right there is no gasket there, but likely the bolts have just worked loose?
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Yeah, most likely one or more of the bolts that hold the exhaust housing to the center section have come out. There is no gasket or seal in there.
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I am not ready to start sweating yet.
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LOL.... we were in the 80's this time last year we are barely seeing the 40's now and the wind has been blowing about a hundred MPH every flippin day.....it's starting to make me 
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Take a look at that photo of the center cartridge I posted. See where all the soot and coked oil is? That is a failed/failing oil seal on the turbine shaft. If your bolts are not loose, this could very well be your problem (as it was mine). Time for a rebuild.
Dieselorings has the kits for about $100. Not difficult at all...hard part is removal and replacement on the truck!
Dieselorings has the kits for about $100. Not difficult at all...hard part is removal and replacement on the truck!
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I guess you are talking about the center portion in this pic: missing turbo bolts + 7.3 diesel - Google Search
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I guess you are talking about the center portion in this pic: missing turbo bolts + 7.3 diesel - Google Search
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Bob at dieselorings.com sells the complete turbo rebuild kit for $100 or so. He is great and the kit is great. Shipping is lightening fast from him. I don't think you can just order the little oil seal.
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I yanked the turbo, replace the bolts and it's been good ever since.
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I guess you are talking about the center portion in this pic: missing turbo bolts + 7.3 diesel - Google Search
Turbo rebuild kit http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Powe...-F350/96971687
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Hmmmmm.....may have to look a little closer at those bolts. I hate to buy parts I dont' really need, but if I'm going to have it out anyhow, I might as well have the rebuild kit just in case. The shaft doesn't have any noticeable play in and out, or side to side, but I just bought the truck and who know's if the turbo has ever been touched!
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