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Oct 26, 2005 | 12:58 PM

WVMiles

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Bad Turbo

I have a 2002 F250, 7.3, King cab 4x4, 40,000 miles, no mod except a K & N air filter. I happen to be a long way from home now, so someone else is taking care of my ride. The problem is this, the turbo went out on it. A friend took it into the dealer, and he says the K&N is "dusting" the engine. He said that is why the turbo went out. I know a lot of people run them, but I have never heard of this. Is someone just yanking my chain?

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Oct 26, 2005 | 01:16 PM

mech2161

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NO! The K&N replacement filter is known for this problem. Spend some time and search the forums, it has been talked about many times.

Oct 26, 2005 | 01:25 PM

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Thank you for your help. DO you sugget going back to stock, or do you have a better solution?

Oct 26, 2005 | 01:31 PM

bhiggins

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search for the AIS for the best filtration

Oct 26, 2005 | 07:11 PM

johnny8

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ais is best... the wix 46637 from fleetfilter.com is know as the "kwikfilter" and is much less expensive... flows TONS of air... and filters real good... the AIS definately filters better but is a little restrictive so you have to add the fender mod to it...

Oct 26, 2005 | 07:27 PM

cookie88

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Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts WVMiles. We're happy you've chosen the best source for Fords.

The K&N panel replacement can be made to work ok, but they are high maintenance. If you are far enough away from home that someone else is taking care of your rig (sounds like a deployment to me), then the best bet is to put it back to stock until you can hook it up right.

Oct 26, 2005 | 11:15 PM

WVMiles

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Cookie 88, you are correct with the deployment guess. I thought I did enough research before putting on the K&N, but I still cannot believe it killed my turbo in less than 10,000 miles. I will jut go to stock until I return.

To everyone, thank you for the help.

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Oct 26, 2005 | 11:20 PM

johnny8

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good choice for now... if you are headed overseas to serve our country... then you have my sincere thanks and admiration...! you and all who serve with you...! Good luck... God's Speed... and our prayers go with you...! please keep us updated..! and make sure you tell everyone in our country's uniform how much the "regular folks" appreciate and respect them..! you won't get that story on your evening news, but it is true anyway...! Take care..!