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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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Cold side intercooler tube

I have a 2015 6.7 I know from what people say the cold side intercooler tube is an issue with the plastic and known to blow off I'm looking for recommendations hopefully something not a house payment so I don't see them being that expensive and would you recommend replacing both sides in the kit if so what have you purchased and known that is a good deal ?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 08:59 PM
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Did you do a search? There is a current multi-posts thread about the tube on here abut the hot side and talks about the cold side. It has recommended replacements and the troubles they had installing their.

One tube is metal on my truck. The one that doesn't give any problems.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...oler-tube.html
 
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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Mmmm, guess I should look my 17 over.Small issue compared to the 6.0
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 07:04 AM
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Just ordered Rudy's from Amazon. 2016 F350 6.7 with 11000 miles. I know it would be under warranty, but I don't want to get stuck on the road. For less then $200, its worth the peace of mind.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 07:34 AM
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The title is misleading as this is all about the cold side pipe. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...oler-tube.html
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 08:16 AM
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That Thread should probably be renamed
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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I guess my main reason for questioning I want to find out brands that people have used and are happy with also if people are changing their hot side as well as the cold or just the cold I know they're issues with the cold part and there are kids out there for the hot and cold like this company has anybody heard of them and are they reputable? Otherwise I may go with Rudy's just because of cost right now I would assume anything better than the factory plastic
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 08:22 PM
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This is probably a new one to most of us. The hot side pipe has never been a problem and the only reason to replace it is to have matching pipes. AFE is the only kit we've heard that leaks. Wrong sized clamps has been a problem for a couple of folks with the Rudy's kit, but that is easy to fix at the NAPA store.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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Yep, that one is a new one to me too. I will look into this one as my partner and her husband just bought a very low mile '12 and are wanting to make sure what happened to me doesn't happen to them.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 12:46 AM
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I have the rudy kit. Only problem is the clamps are garbage. I used 2 of the factory clamps and i had 2 better ones from john deer and used those.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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I found the same troubles with Rudy's kit. Two of the clamps were the wrong size. You can get them to work but it takes longer. Having the right sized clamps makes this install a breeze.

Bruce
 
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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So if it blows under warranty Ford puts the same part back on or did they change it?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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Correct, they only replace OEM parts which are the same unless Ford comes out with a new design.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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Correct, they only replace OEM parts which are the same unless Ford comes out with a new design.
yea i was wondering if there is a new design from ford.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 03:46 PM
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yea i was wondering if there is a new design from ford.
Nope....not at the moment..
 
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