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May 23, 2010 | 01:15 PM

tbragunier

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My F250(7.3) super-duty diesel is NOT missing and has NO problems starting. My problem is that my truck does not take off like it used to when I romp on it(especially hills). Plus I can't get my turbo to kick in. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Low mileage 88,000 and only run it app 1500 miles per year to pull the camper. Want to take the family camping next weekend but i'm afraid it wont pull the camper or ill cause further damages

May 23, 2010 | 04:47 PM

Bob Taulbee

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Are there any mods.done to the truck? Is it an automatic or standard transmission? Have you ckecked the oil, when was it last changed? How is the fuel filte and when was it last changed? Do you have a boost gauge? It sounds like it could be low on boost. could be leaking intake or exhaust. We need more info. to help out

May 23, 2010 | 06:12 PM

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Welcome to FTE. I think boost leaks would be a good place to start too. Check the 6 boots on the intercooler plumbing and the up pipes.

May 24, 2010 | 12:08 AM

Visseroth

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Yea, like they said. Sounds like a intake leak. The turbo won't create boost if it is leaking on the intake side and you'll suck nothing but fresh air in (including dirt into your intake)