Replacing Turbo
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Replacing Turbo
Looking for suggestions on a new or rebuilt turbo for a 2004 6.0 Excursion. Door tag says Mfg 9/03
Mostly stock, EGR delete, may upgrade exhaust later and will eventually get a head job.
180k
I was referred to the 6.0 section for more information on good/bad with Powermax turbo.
Mostly stock, EGR delete, may upgrade exhaust later and will eventually get a head job.
180k I was referred to the 6.0 section for more information on good/bad with Powermax turbo.
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I wish I could get a Head Job from my wife.
You need to be certain. What make you think you need a replacement turbo?
Usually people who own these trucks have some DYI knowledge.
Unless you have $2,000 to waste, you will want to find out what is wrong with your current turbo.
Taking it out and cleaning it is simple. There are threads that have step by step instructions on how to do it.
- Preston
You need to be certain. What make you think you need a replacement turbo?
Usually people who own these trucks have some DYI knowledge.
Unless you have $2,000 to waste, you will want to find out what is wrong with your current turbo.
Taking it out and cleaning it is simple. There are threads that have step by step instructions on how to do it.
- Preston
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My mechanic said due to age just replace. It started sticking last week for a couple of days. Now it shutters bad upon acceleration.
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Preston, I have bad luck with DIY, lol. Hadn't really considered it myself. I'll look into it though.
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A simple clean job should be quick and easy. Even paying someone to do should only be 2-3hours to R&R the turbo and clean it. Better $200-$300 than $2500 for a new turbo.
Also, the y-pipe and connections need to be inspected for leaks or you will spend money on a turbo and be in the same spot.
If u were closer I would be willing to help walk you through...
Richard
Also, the y-pipe and connections need to be inspected for leaks or you will spend money on a turbo and be in the same spot.
If u were closer I would be willing to help walk you through...
Richard
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Mechanic said he would charge 3hr plus parts. His friend rebuilds turbos and has a TurboMax for around $800
But a good cleaning seems to be the general consensus here. Thanks guys
But a good cleaning seems to be the general consensus here. Thanks guys
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The problem with some of the Ebay stuff is the quality.
Also if he has the early turbo it will have a bit more "sound" to show off with.
texinwa Got a invite to come on over to the Washington State Chapter of FTE if you would like to.
Here is the link and if you want to join you can also do that there also >>> https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum188/
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Right now my turbo sticks some times but I can usually get it un-stuck by playing with the throttle pedal a bit to get it to wiggle loose.
I just need to get off my lazy butt and deal with it.
Richard
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