Define maintenance
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Define maintenance
Hi FTE'ers, I have a 2002 F-250 7.3 all stock. As of late I have been catching
up on maint. and inexpensive mods. Some day would like a chip.
Money is always an issue (family). I now know that I should increase intake
and exhaust. I believe my turbo pedistal o-rings need replacing (ordered
mechanics pack from diesel orings) and have read on here about bellowed
up pipes. So when I do the o-rings should the up pipes be swapped, or are
they just goodies. Also I will be having a local trans shop replace my fluid
w/semi synth. and while he's doing that he said he would do a transgo shift kit.
Now I'm thinking shift kit or vb housing?
Up pipes 400+
Trans fluid and kit 400+
Bank still owns the truck but we're getting there !
Pre-thank you to all
Jeff
up on maint. and inexpensive mods. Some day would like a chip.
Money is always an issue (family). I now know that I should increase intake
and exhaust. I believe my turbo pedistal o-rings need replacing (ordered
mechanics pack from diesel orings) and have read on here about bellowed
up pipes. So when I do the o-rings should the up pipes be swapped, or are
they just goodies. Also I will be having a local trans shop replace my fluid
w/semi synth. and while he's doing that he said he would do a transgo shift kit.
Now I'm thinking shift kit or vb housing?
Up pipes 400+
Trans fluid and kit 400+
Bank still owns the truck but we're getting there !
Pre-thank you to all
Jeff
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It would be a good time to upgrade to the bellowed uppipes while you are doing the pedestal o-rings. You'll have everything out anyway. The bellowed uppipes will get rid of the weak link in the exhaust system. Pretty much a one time time deal. I would definitely do it. Doing the TransGo kit, instead of the VB alone, will give you a few more upgrades. If you are confident in your trans guy's work or your own, I would let him do it or do it yourself.
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Thanks for the reply, I figure if he is doing the fluid swap (less mess for me) he will
be changing the filter and then everything is open. I could prob. do it, but if he's there...
He is a good guy known him for years.
What would be the best/cost effective option for up pipes
be changing the filter and then everything is open. I could prob. do it, but if he's there...
He is a good guy known him for years.
What would be the best/cost effective option for up pipes
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IIRC, just the bellowed up-pipes are $350+. I'm thinking there would be a pretty high labor cost on top of that. They are a PITA. But like Roland said, once you've run that gauntlet, you'll never have to do it again. I have a SLIGHT up-pipe leak right now, and I'm dreading that job. I just bought a set of donuts though. Maybe I'll do the bellowed option instead. We'll see.
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I am happy to help and have both the standard bellowed in stock as well as ceramic coated. PM me for pricing as I can't post it, Thanks.
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Nope, no gauges either. I'm thinking more about necessary things. I guess
at this time I'm going to be forced to go the doughnut route. I NEED ball
joints and so does our mountaneer. After yesterday afternoon fixing my
wifes sunroof on her mystique, it sounds like she needs some control arm bushings.
AARRGG guess I'll e-mail Clay again.
Thanks folks
at this time I'm going to be forced to go the doughnut route. I NEED ball
joints and so does our mountaneer. After yesterday afternoon fixing my
wifes sunroof on her mystique, it sounds like she needs some control arm bushings.
AARRGG guess I'll e-mail Clay again.
Thanks folks
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did not know that dynatrac made ball joints, anything has to be better than factory, been through 3 sets in 4 years.
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IIRC, just the bellowed up-pipes are $350+. I'm thinking there would be a pretty high labor cost on top of that. They are a PITA. But like Roland said, once you've run that gauntlet, you'll never have to do it again. I have a SLIGHT up-pipe leak right now, and I'm dreading that job. I just bought a set of donuts though. Maybe I'll do the bellowed option instead. We'll see.
Guzzle's site has a write-up on it. The only thing I will add to that is I had to tie some thinner cord (5mm) to the y-flange, route it beside the turbo, and have my wife pull it tight once I had the y-flange lined up with the turbo. That allowed me to have both hands free to put the clamp in place.
If you do it once and only change the donuts, chances are that you will have to do it again. Chances are also that you would rather not do it again.
I am glad that I got the bellowed up-pipes because, while it is do-able, I can think of better ways to spend my time. 
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I have used Moog on a couple of my previous trucks and haven't had any problems. Also when I get them from a local guy, he gives me the press to use. I am also planning on replacing those front axle u-joints while everything is apart, and axle seals. Just keep adding on, No money left for goodies. Could be worse, like not enough money to make necessary repairs.