Intercooler condensation buildup
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Intercooler condensation buildup
So just curious as to how much condensation buildup does it take to notice performange issues?
I only ask because I did the "drill a 1/8" hole" thing in mine and let the stuff drain out. Then plugged it back up with a screw and silicone. I didn't get a lot but there was some. Now it might be all in my head, but I swear the slight hesitation I could feel at tip in on the throttle went away.
Any thoughts?
I only ask because I did the "drill a 1/8" hole" thing in mine and let the stuff drain out. Then plugged it back up with a screw and silicone. I didn't get a lot but there was some. Now it might be all in my head, but I swear the slight hesitation I could feel at tip in on the throttle went away.
Any thoughts?
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The issue will never go away as it will return when climate conditions allow...I.e. Long low boost durations in high humidity settings, such as cruising the interstate in the rain.
The weep hole, typically drilled to 1/16" and left open does expel the large majority of the condensation buildup during drive cycles. The only way to expel the fluid is under boost and boost is only made in a drive gear. Revving the truck in Nuetral doesn't build boost.
You likely won't see a change in tip-in, rather the truck will shudder or stumble when you mash the pedal from a roll or at speed, as this is when the moisture ingestion is most prominent.
The weep hole, typically drilled to 1/16" and left open does expel the large majority of the condensation buildup during drive cycles. The only way to expel the fluid is under boost and boost is only made in a drive gear. Revving the truck in Nuetral doesn't build boost.
You likely won't see a change in tip-in, rather the truck will shudder or stumble when you mash the pedal from a roll or at speed, as this is when the moisture ingestion is most prominent.
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My truck dripped, I mean a noticeable drip on the pavement when parked, for almost 5 days after I drilled. I do leave mine open and the backside of my air damn will show an oily solution after driving extended periods in the rain. My truck is also tuned and the plugs are set to .030" gap. Truck runs like a champ regardless of the environmental conditions.
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Could one of you guys post a pic of the location or the piece your drilling the weep hole into. I need to try this. I have had no luck in getting Ford to help me with this shudder issue at idle on my 2015-3.5 L ecoboost. Has about 40 k miles, shudder started occurring around 15k mi. Only occurs at start of idle, upon coming to a stoplight as engine settles into an idle. Engine warm, no throttle. It is subtle, but it does shudder most of the time, I guess it doesn’t when Ford tech drives it.
Live in Texas hill country, weather usually warm, humidity high
Live in Texas hill country, weather usually warm, humidity high
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Why would you plug the weep hole? The condensate is produced in each drive cycle. If you close up the weep hole, you have not fixed anything. Leave it open and the intercooler will be self cleaning. No chance of misfire at that point.
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Could one of you guys post a pic of the location or the piece your drilling the weep hole into. I need to try this. I have had no luck in getting Ford to help me with this shudder issue at idle on my 2015-3.5 L ecoboost. Has about 40 k miles, shudder started occurring around 15k mi. Only occurs at start of idle, upon coming to a stoplight as engine settles into an idle. Engine warm, no throttle. It is subtle, but it does shudder most of the time, I guess it doesn’t when Ford tech drives it.
Live in Texas hill country, weather usually warm, humidity high
Live in Texas hill country, weather usually warm, humidity high
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Maybe I used the wrong words. Many people that have had this shudder issue at idle blame it on a build up of moisture some part of the intake air tubing.
They say drilling a small hole in this piece to drain this pooling of moisture resolves this issue ( vs moisture being sucked up and ingested). So, I want to add a weep hole, or drill a hole to drain the moisture.
Simply looking for guidance or picture of the spot and the part to add or drill in a weep hole to drain this moisture.
They say drilling a small hole in this piece to drain this pooling of moisture resolves this issue ( vs moisture being sucked up and ingested). So, I want to add a weep hole, or drill a hole to drain the moisture.
Simply looking for guidance or picture of the spot and the part to add or drill in a weep hole to drain this moisture.
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Maybe I used the wrong words. Many people that have had this shudder issue at idle blame it on a build up of moisture some part of the intake air tubing.
They say drilling a small hole in this piece to drain this pooling of moisture resolves this issue ( vs moisture being sucked up and ingested). So, I want to add a weep hole, or drill a hole to drain the moisture.
Simply looking for guidance or picture of the spot and the part to add or drill in a weep hole to drain this moisture.
They say drilling a small hole in this piece to drain this pooling of moisture resolves this issue ( vs moisture being sucked up and ingested). So, I want to add a weep hole, or drill a hole to drain the moisture.
Simply looking for guidance or picture of the spot and the part to add or drill in a weep hole to drain this moisture.
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