2012 6.7 intercooler pipe
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2012 6.7 intercooler pipe
I did a search and did not see anything specific to this. On one of the RV forums someone had some harsh words for the intercooler pipes on the 2012 6.76 PowerStroke (said they were cr@p and would readily blow). Is this something I need to be concerned about? We are full-time RVers, so all the truck does is pull a 15K fifth wheel. I rarely get even halfway into the turbo on steep grades (retired and not in that big of a hurry).
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The intercooler pipes on the 11-16 trucks are known to fail. A lot of folks replace theirs with an aftermarket piece but I decided to proactively change mine, but with another Ford part and put the original part in the camper as a back up.
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Thanks, everyone. I just had a conversation with a diesel shop in the area. He said he just replaced the intercooler pipe on a Ford with the same motor as mine last week - but that truck had over 180,000 miles on it (ours only has 50K miles). He said it's not something I should be stressing over now, but that if I wanted peace of mind, I could either have it replaced or buy the part and put it behind the back seat to have if/when something does happen. He prefers to use a Ford part for a later model year rather than one of the after-market parts in case there are problems down the road. The Ford intercooler pipes are on back-order right now, though. Since we're staying in one place for the winter, he suggested I check back with him in November or December to see what the back-order situation is. Sound reasonable?
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It’s your call on that, but I would rather not risk being stranded by a simple, faulty part. It’s cheap insurance and there’s no use in replacing it with the same, failure prone pipe. You will read about tons of folks who have had theirs explode and leave them stranded on the side of the road. The threat is even worse when you’re hauling a load, as your truck is staying in boost much more frequently. I don’t want to even imagine being stuck on a long bridge or highway that offers no shoulder to pull off to the side of, because of an issue that had already been brought to my attention and could have easily been prevented. You’re going to spend a lot more on a tow than to just get it done now. My buddy had his explode on his ‘15 about 6 months ago. Wasn’t towing anything, or romping on it. He was under 100k miles too, so it just goes to show you that it doesn’t take much.
I just noticed that the price on their kit has jumped up over twice what I paid just 10 months ago. I paid $135 shipped for the exact, same kit. It’s now selling for $280 plus tax. I think it’s just an indication of how many kits they have been selling! https://www.ebay.com/itm/401227971929
I just noticed that the price on their kit has jumped up over twice what I paid just 10 months ago. I paid $135 shipped for the exact, same kit. It’s now selling for $280 plus tax. I think it’s just an indication of how many kits they have been selling! https://www.ebay.com/itm/401227971929
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Here is where I replaced mine. Took about 2 hours and half of that time was going to get tools or test fitting things to see what and how to install the tubes and pipes.
Minimal tools are required.
Rudy's Cold Air Kit Install - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Minimal tools are required.
Rudy's Cold Air Kit Install - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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Larry's write up is the bomb. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Great install directions.
And only the cold pipe cracks. The factory hot pipe is metal so no worries.
And only the cold pipe cracks. The factory hot pipe is metal so no worries.
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It’s your call on that, but I would rather not risk being stranded by a simple, faulty part. It’s cheap insurance and there’s no use in replacing it with the same, failure prone pipe. You will read about tons of folks who have had theirs explode and leave them stranded on the side of the road. The threat is even worse when you’re hauling a load, as your truck is staying in boost much more frequently. I don’t want to even imagine being stuck on a long bridge or highway that offers no shoulder to pull off to the side of, because of an issue that had already been brought to my attention and could have easily been prevented. You’re going to spend a lot more on a tow than to just get it done now. My buddy had his explode on his ‘15 about 6 months ago. Wasn’t towing anything, or romping on it. He was under 100k miles too, so it just goes to show you that it doesn’t take much.
I just noticed that the price on their kit has jumped up over twice what I paid just 10 months ago. I paid $135 shipped for the exact, same kit. It’s now selling for $280 plus tax. I think it’s just an indication of how many kits they have been selling! https://www.ebay.com/itm/401227971929
I just noticed that the price on their kit has jumped up over twice what I paid just 10 months ago. I paid $135 shipped for the exact, same kit. It’s now selling for $280 plus tax. I think it’s just an indication of how many kits they have been selling! https://www.ebay.com/itm/401227971929
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I bought a spare oem one for my 2013. Never used it. Traded the truck so now it sits.
I towed a bunch and never worried about a failure. Always carried it, a EGT sensor and a spare set of fuel filters.
I towed a bunch and never worried about a failure. Always carried it, a EGT sensor and a spare set of fuel filters.
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I did a search and did not see anything specific to this. On one of the RV forums someone had some harsh words for the intercooler pipes on the 2012 6.76 PowerStroke (said they were cr@p and would readily blow). Is this something I need to be concerned about? We are full-time RVers, so all the truck does is pull a 15K fifth wheel. I rarely get even halfway into the turbo on steep grades (retired and not in that big of a hurry).
Rob
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As for the CAC I replaced mine because everyone was having problems. Like you I tow a RV and there was no way I was going to take a chance on replacing it on the side of the road. Mine was still good BUT it wasn't worth it to me not to get ahead of the game and change it out for this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rudys-Cold-...-/401227971929
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Used the Rudy’s kit on my ‘15 6.7. Less than 30k at change over. I was towing heavy and read than when that pipe fails you’re not going anywhere. Change was easy but did have to buy a long extension for the ratchet.
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