It's a beautiful day here in Nor Cal. So figured a little spring cleaning on the F-350 was in order. I removed the inter cooler tubes to clean them. It took a putty knife and Simple green. What a PIA. Then I got the bright idea, " Hey, they're off, might as well paint them." I painted them a pretty red (I know....Typical fireman). They came out great. Then it came time to reinstall. The drivers side went right on. Only one little scratch. The passenger side on the other hand. OMG. The top boot was a cinch. The bottom boot, you have to be a contortionist with skinny arms. I removed the coolant catch tank to gain access. That made it a little easier. I got it all back together and went for a test ride. First the top boot on the passenger side popped off with a loud thud. Pull over fix it, get going a gain. Things are going good. I put my foot into it and.....POP!!! This time the bottom boot, and me without my ladder. I finally got it all together, and it looks real good (and stays put, now). Who knew paint was so slippery. Now it's time to do the CCV. I've seen how a couple of people here have done theirs. I'm probably just going to copy one of those.
Thanks for listening to my rant, and thanks to all of you who have helped me the last couple of weeks.

99 F-350 4 door dually, 4" exhaust from turbo, SuperChips programmer, 6637, and Pete's cover is in the mail. ( Thanks Pete).

 

Very descrpitive story Pete! I'm glad you got it done!!

 

Sounds like Fun - Some folks mentioned hairspray to keep those boots from coming off if future problems. CCV is a lot easier. Good Luck

 

Its getting warmer here. I still need to paint my tubes I have the paint I just need the time and a good day.Im glad you got it done.

 

HOw about some pics of those bright red tubes

 

I had the same issues I ended up roughing the ends up with sand paper and hair spray after I had it happen a few times one night LOL.

 

I'll try to get some pics when I get off work Tuesday morning. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post them yet.

 

If you open a photobucket account (it's free) you can post them there and then copy the image code paste them here you'll be all set.

 

Sounds good, Jim. I'll do it when I get off work in the morning.

 

Ok Guys here it is. It's not as clean as some of the ones that I've seen, but it's better than before. Now I want to go with a blue intake tube.
Pictures by MX_Fyrcaptain - Photobucket

 

looks good!!

on a side note your 6637 filter is located differently then most i've seen, does it hit your hood at all?

 

The 6637 fits fine. I had to relocate the battery just a hair. I put it on about a 45 and the filter fits in right behind it. The battery actually helps hold it in place. I still want to replace the entire intake, but I'm not sure about the piece that is next to the turbo. It appears to have some sending unit ( mass air?) attached. Any ideas?

 

Are you talking about the green tube going in it? I honestly have no clue what that does.

 

Yes the green wire/tube that goes back to a connector on the Y pipe before the turbo.

http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/t...current=73.jpg

 

its a tube, but I really don't know what its job is. hopefully some one will chime in with an answer.