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Turbo Hose
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From: Canada
The scan won't show anything but the ford tech can command the VGT solenoid to do certain things to tell if the unicen ring is doing its job of opening and closing the veins properly.This is a common problem.Its possible that this was a problem since new.Tech said if truck sits sometimes for to long could cause rust build up in turbo which cause stuck worn damaged unicen ring.Good luck,I'am sure cheezit has seen his fair share of this problem being a ford tech.
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Unless I misunderstand your statement, you definitely have a problem
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From: HARRISBURG PA.
I can run it up to 28psi if i am really getting on her....
Is there any way of checking if there is a problem with the turbo with out taking it to the dealer?
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From: N. Fort Worth, tx
yup take it off and take it apart. while you are there just clean it and put it back on.
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i see a clamp like yours in my future.
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Does your hood have the hood blanket on the underside of it?
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This is an old post on the same topic. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...werstroke.html There is a poll in here somewhere that is titeled"what's your max boost" but I couldnt find it.
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there's a kit you can buy from ih, but i used good 'ol elbow grease, some light roloc discs and alot of emery cloth on mine.took me maybe 3 hours to do the job, and alot of that time was polishing the vgt vanes.MAKE SURE you mark the clamps in reference to where they are on the turbo before you pull the turbo apart. i used a yellow paint pen on mine. no hood blanket on mine, just sheet metal.i have an early 04.
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if have not ever pulled a turbo and taken one apart maybe 5-6 hours. if you have done a few 100 of them 2 hours or less with diag. 15 min off 15 min on. 45 min tear down, measure checks ,inspections and clean, then bench test for movement retest play.
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From: Smiths Grove, KY
The following link shows a turbo hose anti blow-off bracket that can be purchased for the low-low price of $49.95 or can probably be fabricated for $10.
CAC Tube Brace - TCN Enterprises
CAC Tube Brace - TCN Enterprises
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From: HARRISBURG PA.
I just fabed my braket out of 1/4 x 1-1/2 flat steel. bent a 1 inck step in it drilled holes for the two ALT bolts and i used a (I THINK) like a 3-1/2 exh clamp with a peace of 3/8 hose on it. bolted it down to alt. and put clamp on. had it done in about a hour and two cold beers.
about then 5 bucks.
about then 5 bucks.