Cleaning turbo????
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 1
From: Lake Stevens, Washington
Cleaning turbo????
Removing turbo and cleaning it is that something fairly easy to do when your merchanicaly inclined? Is it worth it or will it do anything?
Or is it not worth it and rebuild is really what we do?
Or is it not worth it and rebuild is really what we do?
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,817
Likes: 0
From: Yakistan, WA
I cleaned mine about 4 or 5 months ago. First time since owning the truck (April 2015). I am glad I did, cause now I know the status of it internally. But, I only cleaned mine cause I was having sticking issues.
Alot of guys on this forum state that it only takes 4 hours or less, but I think that just depends on your level of expertise.
I am decent with repairing and replacing parts, but one thing I am not, is being in a hurry. I take my sweet time so that I don't forget how things go back together or have extra parts laying around at the end.
The one thing I wish I would have done though, is buy a new unison ring before starting the takedown and cleaning. I would suggest replacing that regardless. I say this cause after I took my turbo apart, and saw the etching on the ring, I wish I just would have bought the unison ring anyways.
I ended up buying one after everything was already done, but I don't really want to go through the takedown again to replace the ring. I will just wait for another time when I decide to clean it.
Be sure not to over torque your band clamps, and get that exhaust Y-pipe fitted back on correctly.
And one last thing, don't drink to much adult juice, things can get sloppy real quick.
Alot of guys on this forum state that it only takes 4 hours or less, but I think that just depends on your level of expertise.
I am decent with repairing and replacing parts, but one thing I am not, is being in a hurry. I take my sweet time so that I don't forget how things go back together or have extra parts laying around at the end.
The one thing I wish I would have done though, is buy a new unison ring before starting the takedown and cleaning. I would suggest replacing that regardless. I say this cause after I took my turbo apart, and saw the etching on the ring, I wish I just would have bought the unison ring anyways.
I ended up buying one after everything was already done, but I don't really want to go through the takedown again to replace the ring. I will just wait for another time when I decide to clean it.
Be sure not to over torque your band clamps, and get that exhaust Y-pipe fitted back on correctly.
And one last thing, don't drink to much adult juice, things can get sloppy real quick.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7,426
Likes: 6
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Stripped the damn nut - Good advice.........
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 1
From: Lake Stevens, Washington
Yes I broken my clamps while upgrading my downpipe. So I know all about that for sure........one thing not answer though is added benefit of cleaning it? Does it get full of soot or in need of regular maintenance? I don't think mines experiencing any sticking but I figured while truck is down waiting on FICM maybe worth diving into.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,910
Likes: 18
From: NW IA
I think you might see discussion from both camps on this. Some will say if it is working fine leave it be, others might tell you it's good PM to just do it.
I know of four 6.0's that have never had the turbos off or cleaned. They are farm trucks and used as such, so the turbo gets used well.
If you drive it like you are on the way to church or the grandma getting groceries then yes, it's going to build up.
I guess since it's down and you are willing, it's sure not going to hurt anything. I think the variables in driving habits, fuel quality, etc are a pretty good factor in the bigger picture. If you don't drive it good and proper once a week you are not exercising the vanes and servo that much.
I know of four 6.0's that have never had the turbos off or cleaned. They are farm trucks and used as such, so the turbo gets used well.
If you drive it like you are on the way to church or the grandma getting groceries then yes, it's going to build up.
I guess since it's down and you are willing, it's sure not going to hurt anything. I think the variables in driving habits, fuel quality, etc are a pretty good factor in the bigger picture. If you don't drive it good and proper once a week you are not exercising the vanes and servo that much.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 1
From: Lake Stevens, Washington
Thanks for that response perhaps it is always best if it ain't broke don't fix it.
My FICM is going out today for rebuild very happy and a much needed upgrade in power
Hopefully have it back next week
Your right about the way you drive it might be the reason to clean it or rebuild. I do as guys on here recommend at least once a week get into it to clean it out so I think mine is fine. I asked the question initially because I wasnt sure if it were something we should be doing on a regular like oil changes.
Thanks again!
My FICM is going out today for rebuild very happy and a much needed upgrade in power
Hopefully have it back next week
Your right about the way you drive it might be the reason to clean it or rebuild. I do as guys on here recommend at least once a week get into it to clean it out so I think mine is fine. I asked the question initially because I wasnt sure if it were something we should be doing on a regular like oil changes.
Thanks again!
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,073
Likes: 5
From: TX
Did mine and didn't think I did it right and had a shop verify it was good when I had studs done the very next week. The hardest part for me was putting it back together. My reference marking wasn't so good.
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,910
Likes: 18
From: NW IA
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,472
Likes: 2
From: Southern Cal
Have you pulled a P0299 code before? Does it moan and groan at start up?
When replacing mine recently, I think the new unison ring inside diameter from Ford was slightly larger when fitting. Not really sure and didn't mic the old vs new before installation but noticed a much better fit.
One tip...reinstall the up pipe rear clamp with the nut towards the back. Almost impossible to reverse if by yourself.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 1
From: Lake Stevens, Washington
Truck is actually at 184k now and when I bought it had 123k I did have a OASIS report pulled I'll have to go back in my emails and verify if it was ever done by dealer as I know original owner had it serviced for a few things during it's warranty period.
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 292
Likes: 2
From: Southern Maine
Some of the bolts are in tricky places so be prepared, and the turbo is kinda heavy so getting it back in can be a PITA but other than that fairly easy job, you'll most likely notice a difference is how it drives afterwards if its never been done
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,472
Likes: 2
From: Southern Cal
Guess I could go on but...Tricks you learn the hard way.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,558
Likes: 26
From: Bay Area
I got lazy and put in some extra hours at work and paid someone to clean my turbo at the same time he was replacing the EGR and oil coolers. I kept getting the 0299 code and the mechanic said it could be sticking and other issues. I bought a new Ford OEM unison ring on Ebay for $100. The mechanic will give it a thorough cleaning. He works for Ford and moon lights at home and has done hundreds of turbo cleans and installs.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 1
From: Lake Stevens, Washington
I got lazy and worked and put in some extra hours at work and paid someone to clean my turbo at the same time he was replacing the EGR and oil coolers. I kept getting the 0299 code and the mechanic said it could be sticking and other issues. I bought a new Ford OEM unison ring on Ebay for $100. The mechanic will give it a thorough cleaning. He works for Ford and moon lights at home and has done hundreds of turbo cleans and installs.