I have a lot of oil in the boost tubes and have been having to add quite a bit of oil. Looks like I need a new turbocharger. They show 2 different ones, one for with the EBPV and one without it. How do I tell which one I need? Or does it matter if I am only purchasing one without the pedestal. It has 338K miles.
Also does anyone know anything about this one: Turbocharger GTP38 with Adj Vent for 99 03 Ford 7 3L Powerstroke Diesel F Serie | eBay

 

If its stock, you have an EBPV. Look at your exhaust, you should see a valve on the exhaust outlet of the turbo.



If you need a new turbo, consider deleting the EBPV, it is a common leak spot and is an obstruction to the exhaust.

What lead you to think the turbo needs to be replaced? Often you can rebuild them.

 

Not up on turbo stuff much. But if you have normal power the turbo may just need a rebuild and fresh install kit. Orings will leak oil if they go bad.

Rebuild and add a aftermarket turbo wheel. Save mucho deniro

 

I didn't realize it was easy to rebuild and thought it took special tools to get it apart. I think all it really needs is seals. While changing out some bad glow plugs I noticed a lot of oil in the boost tubes is why I think it is leaking oil past the seals. There was actually a puddle of oil in boot at the drivers side connection on top. I lost 2 quarts of oil somewhere on my last 1000 mile trip and there are no external leaks. I don't see any blue smoke out the exhaust however. I need to fix it as I have a 1500 mile trip coming up in a month. I will look for a rebuild kit.

 

Yes you can easily rebuild the turbo. Go to DieselOrings.com and pick up a kit.

The oil in the intercooler tubes is completely normal. There is a vent from the crankcase that is plumbed into the intake, which then flows to the turbo, and through the intercooler and back into the engine. Completely normal.

If the the turbo needs new seals you will be burning oil and see smoke, if the turbo pedestal needs new seals you will see a lot of oil in the valley.

 

I will clean the tubes out and drive it some and see if more oil gets in then. It could be the fact that it has 338K miles and they have only been disconnected one time when the fuel return line had to be replaced due to a hole being rubbed in it at the rear of the engine. Since it's easy, I may go ahead and get a kit to reseal it and maybe update the wheel.