Intercooler Outlet Tube
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Intercooler Outlet Tube
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First time, long time. I searched for a warranty specific thread and didn't come across one. If I missed it, my apologies for posting in the wrong area.
It seems like the intercooler outlet tube failing is a common occurrence? Question is, given the engine is still under warranty, if the tube explodes and damages the hood insulator as well wouldn't you think the hood insulator would be covered under the engine warranty?
Obviously, I'm dealing with that at the moment. The dealer states it falls in the bumper-to-bumper warranty (expired). I don't see it as a wear n' tear issue, ya know?
First time, long time. I searched for a warranty specific thread and didn't come across one. If I missed it, my apologies for posting in the wrong area.
It seems like the intercooler outlet tube failing is a common occurrence? Question is, given the engine is still under warranty, if the tube explodes and damages the hood insulator as well wouldn't you think the hood insulator would be covered under the engine warranty?
Obviously, I'm dealing with that at the moment. The dealer states it falls in the bumper-to-bumper warranty (expired). I don't see it as a wear n' tear issue, ya know?
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I would say saying the intake tube is part of the engine is like saying the batteries are part of the engine. When you purchase a long block you don't get a new intake tube.
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Seems Ford considers the turbocharger as part of the engine...
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Go with an aftermarket CAC cold pipe and call it a day. Lots of threads here on that very subject. I run a Rudy's pipe as well as many others. But I like SPE's full silicone pipe kit because the throttle body adapter has ports in it. But there are many options now for the cold pipe from the aftermarket. What year truck?
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Yes you are correct. I believe its covered with the engine warranty because it's part of the oiling system.
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Go with an aftermarket CAC cold pipe and call it a day. Lots of threads here on that very subject. I run a Rudy's pipe as well as many others. But I like SPE's full silicone pipe kit because the throttle body adapter has ports in it. But there are many options now for the cold pipe from the aftermarket. What year truck?
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While my Rudy's is this kind of set up:
https://egr-parts.com/cold-side-inte...%7C%20%24112.5
I'd probably go with a pipe like this for ease of installation (easier) if I had to do it again:
https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/...3c4cb113f3b5ce
But personally I'd go with SPE's pipe like I've stated before. HS Motorsports also makes one that is one silicone piece with the throttle body adapter.
To each their own as the single silicone piece kits are more $$$. My Rudy's kit pipe, the curved metal pipe that goes towards the CAC, has slid out of the silicone coupler that comes off the throttle body adapter. I've heard about the hair spray trick but have never done it.
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