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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 09:36 PM
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Question CAC Tube replacement?

Newbie to diesels. I have a 2006 Amarillo, 6.0L Diesel that I just bought a couple weeks ago. The blue CAC tube connector is leaking. I guess this is the hot side since it is right out of the turbo and before the cooler. Should I replace with Factory part, or one of the aftermarket complete tube kits. Or I think I have seen an upgraded part that Ford makes. Anyone have opinions on what is the best route to go? Motor is all stock right now except for the Bullet Proof EGR cooler. Thanks
 

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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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A lot of guys seem to like these. You may want to get new clamps also.

CAC Intercooler "Hot Side" Boot Kit 03-07 - Riffraff Diesel Performance


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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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X2 on the Riffraff
 
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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X3 on Riff Raff...

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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 11:44 PM
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Thanks everyone, and thanks Chuck for the link.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 01:09 AM
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4X on that.


Lets see some photos of the truck.

Screaming Yellow is a very nice color!

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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 07:53 AM
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X5 on RiffRaff, and a shameless plug for buying their metal cold side kit to match, but really only because four matching boots looks cool, it's not 'necessary'.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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If my memory serves me right, I think the riff raff boots come with new clamps also.
 
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If my memory serves me right, I think the riff raff boots come with new clamps also.
Yeah they do
 
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to bad there listed as out of stock
 
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Yahiko
4X on that.


Lets see some photos of the truck.

Screaming Yellow is a very nice color!

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He's kinda close to you too Sean.
 
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I'll need to keep an eye out for that one. That color tends to stand out.
 
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I have only seen one or two others in Clark County. One for sure in East County.
I am working on posting a Gallery? or an Album?, but seem to get stuck. Gets so far, then there is no button or menu to upload or whatever. Kind of confusing, and I am a GUI programmer. I did fix my thumbnail though.

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Originally Posted by Erock2006
I have only seen one or two others in Clark County. One for sure in East County.
I am working on posting a Gallery? or an Album?, but seem to get stuck. Gets so far, then there is no button or menu to upload or whatever. Kind of confusing, and I am a GUI programmer. I did fix my thumbnail though.

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Photobucket is way easier than the gallery within FTE.


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