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Mar 11, 2015 | 05:44 PM

tracyclifton

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Air Filter Woes

The complete story. When I got in the truck this morning the change air filter light was on. I checked the manual and it says not to drive more than 250 miles or it can damaged the motor. So off to the dealer I go. $72.10 and I'm on my way. Get home open the hood and start to work on it. Then I noticed the air filter indicator is unplugged from the housing. Not unplugged, broken. So that is probably the problem. I pulled it out and glued it back together but the spring and yellow part were long gone. But, now I have a new filter, why not change it. So while taking the inlet tube off the turbo inlet I dropped a screwdriver down under the turbo. I can't get it with anything. So, disassemble the turbo inlet and get the screwdriver out, replace all the plumbing to the filter housing and everything you have to do to change a filter. And the light is still on. So, I ordered the new air filter indicator from Oreilley's and it will be here tomorrow for another $23. What a way to start the day.

Mar 11, 2015 | 05:50 PM

69cj

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Unfortunately some days are like that. At least you got it and should be good to go when you get the part.

Mar 11, 2015 | 05:59 PM

tracyclifton

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It's just been one of those months. Between it quitting on me and doing the needed spring maintenance I've dropped over $4500 in the last 30 days. Oh well, maybe this will be it. (I keep saying that)

Mar 11, 2015 | 06:24 PM

texastech_diesel

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Eh, just leave the tools you lose in the in the engine bay wherever they fall, you'll find them the next time you go in

Only half kidding, I found a stubby 10mm gearwrench under the pedestal of an .03 once.

Mar 11, 2015 | 08:28 PM

11jjonn

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I've changed my air filter twice.
First time, did it the hard way (took air box apart, in place) - then found the easy/correct way.

Now it's a snap to remove the complete air box assy, then pop it open & replace filter.

This also allows a good visual of lower CAC boots.

Mar 11, 2015 | 08:29 PM

LSO1123

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Originally Posted by texastech_diesel

Eh, just leave the tools you lose in the in the engine bay wherever they fall, you'll find them the next time you go in

Only half kidding, I found a stubby 10mm gearwrench under the pedestal of an .03 once.

Haha I dropped a brand new craftsman 10mm box wrench in mine the other day. It fell down under the turbo. I just got done putting all that crap back together from doing my oil cooler. That wrench will be there until next time I have to pull the turbo! At least didn't really lose it, I know where it's at! Lol