If the bolt is in the right direction put a socket with an extension and then tap it with a hammer on the end of the extension. Might be able to use a screw drive to work around it as well. Keep hitting it with the pb blaster.

 

I've used either a long screw driver or punch, get it under the v-clamp part and tap it with a hammer. The clamp is in 3 sections, so you have to try to get them all. But once you get one popped off, the others seem to be a little easier.

 

You're welcome, Rob. I haven't spent alot on the looks of my truck, but focused on making if more efficient and long lasting. I am proud of what my truck has become. THANK 'YOU' for that positive comment. With all these mods, you are right there with me.

 

Have everything out, exhaust dropped, etc... except the plenums and turbo. Got everything unbolted from the turbo, band clamps loose, bolts out of the plenum... just working on getting the little clip in the back...

Sorry to be so slow on the updates - running into a time crunch, so may have to get pics up in a day or two. Right now I'm just trying to get 'er done.

 

Subscribing, and we understand, I'd want to get in the drivers seat ASAP too.

 

Actually, I have a road trip tomorrow and a birthday party i forgot about tonight.... oops.

big poppa, when you did your 38R swap, did you have to re-use the butterfly and exhaust flange off your old turbo, or did it come with a new flange?

 

awsome Rob, your trucks going to be a beast!

 

So... turbo day has come to a screeching halt. The guy who shipped me my pedestal shipped the wrong one, so I now have two useless early 99 pedestals.

I got in touch with Clay, who has bent over backwards to make sure I was taken care of. I have a family trip coming up that'll keep me away for a few days and he can have the replacement pedestal to me before I get back. I'm sure to catch hell from the wife because "I thought you knew what you were doing..... " etc etc, but could be worse. It'll all be worth it when it's done... just have to be patient.

I started another thread inquiring about the pedestal mishap, hoping someone local might have one - but no such luck. Already have a solution in the works though, so everything will work out. I thought about putting all the old stuff back on - but those of you who have already done these mods know how much work they are, especially working by yourself and doing everything for the first time. I'm also really meticulous about double checking, torque specs, etc etc.... so after a couple days of climbing under the hood... literally... I didn't have the heart to have to do all this work 2 and 3 times... not to mention that every time this stuff goes in or comes out... there's a chance of something going wrong.

Thanks again for all the encouragement. Don't worry, there will be more pics as soon as I get back and start working again. (Might post a few more while I'm out of town.)

 

Sorry , just seen your question, I know your at a standstill though, yes I used the old one off my stocker, the 38R didn't come with one..

 

You might want to consider doing this: Gutting the Exhaust Back Pressure Valve - 1994-1997 Power Stroke FAQ

I did it on mine and used a 3/4 inch deep freeze plug from Napa.

 

I have to admit, I'm as guilty as anyone for not giving myself enough time to finish projects... but I'd also forgotten to take something into account that we all get with a new vehicle: That getting to know each other period. I've had imports, gassers, have a few friends with turbo'd monsters... but this is my first time getting to know this truck.

With the car I'd spent 5 years getting to know it. I knew every inch like the back of my hand and completely took for granted how easy it was to work on. Just about any job became a matter of how quickly I could grab parts... usually turning two wrenches at a time to get done.

This 250 however is a different beast that I'm still getting to know. The parts are a big bulkier, the turbo is tucked under the windshield and getting to the PCM is easy if you've done it once. Everything about is is just... bigger. It's the first vehicle I've had to climb into the engine bay to work on. I don't mind. It all adds to a rather remarkable character that these trucks have that (as my brother in law pointed out a few minutes ago) can be intimidating to someone who's not used to it. The more we talked, the more I realized that this truck is a lot like a really big dog. Might be a bit much for city folk, but I couldn't be happier.

That said... if I'd known what I were getting into I might have done a better job of making sure I made it up to Riffraff West.

Edit:
Someone else mentioned something similar to that, but using a different housing. How much does this help? Does it help lag, power, etc... and are there any negative side effects? I may have some time on my hands to do this.

 

It will help with decreasing exhaust resistance and probably lower egt's a little. You would probably want to do this along with the pedestal ebpv delete mods. You can get a exhaust housing like you said that won't have the flap. They are probably designed to flow better than the stock one.

 

One tiny bit of advice I found useful. When putting your turbo and up pipes back on, use some anti-sieze compound on the clamp and bolts. It pops right off the next time

Along the lines of a bigger housing, just stay with your 1.0.. I have tested both and the 1.15 isn't worth the extra $425-ish IMO.

 

I can't remember who but some one tried to convince you to go

 

Very interesting. How did you come to that conclusion? Did you just not see the drop in EGT's you were expecting?