Turbo Boot Blows Off
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Turbo Boot Blows Off
I have a 2004 6.0 diesel, and for the 2nd time in the last 3,000 miles the driver side boot on the turbo standpipe has come off. Last time, I cleaned the connection with brake cleaner and coated it with hairspray before putting it back together.
Even though it's not that big of a deal, I'm tired of working on that piece, and was wondering if there are any aftermarket boots that do a better job of staying attached. Also, I thought of putting a couple of zip screws through it into the pipe to help it stay on. Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Even though it's not that big of a deal, I'm tired of working on that piece, and was wondering if there are any aftermarket boots that do a better job of staying attached. Also, I thought of putting a couple of zip screws through it into the pipe to help it stay on. Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
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Even though it's not that big of a deal, I'm tired of working on that piece, and was wondering if there are any aftermarket boots that do a better job of staying attached. Also, I thought of putting a couple of zip screws through it into the pipe to help it stay on. Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
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These will be the last boots you will need to buy: Complete CAC Intercooler Boot Kit 03-07 - Riffraff Diesel Performance
Another one here for the Riffraff boots. I had them on my 7.3 Excursion, my step son's 05 6.0, and I have them on order for the 2 OBS trucks I just picked up. Great quality. You won't be disappointed.
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My Riffraff boots are excellent quality, way better then factory. Plus, Clay is a great guy to deal with.
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From: Spanaway
^^^^^ I second that.
You may be over boosting. Also how did you toque the clamps?
That spring clamp is a tricky thing. You think you have it and you
find out that they don't. Use a toque wrench.
Sean
You may be over boosting. Also how did you toque the clamps?
That spring clamp is a tricky thing. You think you have it and you
find out that they don't. Use a toque wrench.
Sean
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To the OP and FWIW--these guys are correct. You won't find ANY better boots than what Riffraff offers if that's really your problem.
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Thanks for the help guys, it was apart right on top, cold side. I ordered new boots from Riff Raff this morning. As well as new clamps, which I will use a torque wrench on upon installation. How much torque do those get?
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From: Spanaway
You did the original by hand without a torque wrench?
Then you just found the problem. Still you need to
check boost. If it's high you can blow the boots off.
I don't have the torque right here in front of me and
won't be able to get at it till later tonight. Someone may
post it by then for you.
Sean
Then you just found the problem. Still you need to
check boost. If it's high you can blow the boots off.
I don't have the torque right here in front of me and
won't be able to get at it till later tonight. Someone may
post it by then for you.
Sean
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I found this the other day while looking for alternator bolt torque.
I'm guessing the bottom one is the CAC boot torque specs. ?
I've got one clamp that was over-tightened and the bottom coil of the spring
is bulging out. Can't get that one to come to torque.
I'm guessing the bottom one is the CAC boot torque specs. ?
I've got one clamp that was over-tightened and the bottom coil of the spring
is bulging out. Can't get that one to come to torque.
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I had cold side blow off a few times a couple years ago. I found they actually go on a certain way. if you put them on backwards they will blow off. Correct me if I am wrong it has been a couple years but I remember on the cold side the boot has a ring that seats into another indented ring on one side. I am not 100% sure but thats how I remember it.
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I had cold side blow off a few times a couple years ago. I found they actually go on a certain way. if you put them on backwards they will blow off. Correct me if I am wrong it has been a couple years but I remember on the cold side the boot has a ring that seats into another indented ring on one side. I am not 100% sure but thats how I remember it.