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Jun 20, 2010 | 09:57 PM

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EGR experts? Question...

Got the new oil cooler screen in there. Got the EGR delete ready to go. My intake manifold is at the machine shop getting a hot bath cleaning. As soon as I get that back, I'll put humpty dumpty back together again.

Any gotchas I should watch out for while putting it all back together? I bagged all the bolts and nuts in separate bags with labels, because I was fairly certain that I would forget where something went after two weeks. Hoping to not have any parts or bolts left over after I put it all together.

Just looking for experience in the EGR realm of any issues or difficulties in getting everything back in working order.

I've read on here to also do the HPOP upgrade. Is that what this is? BulletProofDiesel - Darn-Near Bullet Proof Diesel Products for your 6.0

Is so, I purchased that the other day and plan on doing it. The oil pump is opposite the oil cooler, right? Apologize for the stupidity of the question, I just can't find any good instructions on doing that HPOP upgrade as they did not come with any and Haynes is useless.

Thanks in advance.

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Jun 21, 2010 | 09:25 PM

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Li'l help?

Jun 22, 2010 | 04:55 AM

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I'm not sure exactly what the current STC fitting upgrade looks like. Maybe someone can post a picture of it so that you can compare. It's readily available from any ford dealer also.

Jun 22, 2010 | 07:15 PM

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that is in fact the new part. very worth $40.00. It been a good fix for an ongoing issue.
that part is for an 05+ trucks. 03/04 run a differnt setup.

Jun 22, 2010 | 07:20 PM

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that is in fact the new part. very worth $40.00. It been a good fix for an ongoing issue.
that part is for an 05+ trucks. 03/04 run a differnt setup.

Were you referring to the part I posted the link to? If so, thanks. So that will work for my '05 and it's definitely something I should do?

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Jun 22, 2010 | 08:09 PM

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Were you referring to the part I posted the link to? If so, thanks. So that will work for my '05 and it's definitely something I should do?

Thanks,
Matt

yes I was and yes I would. your welcome.

Jun 22, 2010 | 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MudhenGIB

Were you referring to the part I posted the link to? If so, thanks. So that will work for my '05 and it's definitely something I should do?

Thanks,
Matt

Yes, yes, and yes. Definitely worth doing on an 05.

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Jun 22, 2010 | 09:13 PM

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distruction for install. remove pump cover. remove pump, remove stc fitting from pump. install "t" by screwing it 5 turns. bolt supplied holding fixture in place. tighten 15/16" jam nut to 45ftlb, remove fixture, install pump, install pump cover. drink beer, smile, be happy.

Jun 22, 2010 | 09:23 PM

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I didn't see anything in your list on handling the CEL once you do the EGR delete!

Jun 22, 2010 | 10:28 PM

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From what I understand, with the '05 and leaving the EGR valve, you won't have the CEL. Is that incorrect?

Jun 23, 2010 | 06:29 AM

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From what I understand, with the '05 and leaving the EGR valve, you won't have the CEL. Is that incorrect?

You should have a check engine light unless you get custom tunes via SCT. You could get a CEL on the 03 california trucks if you unplug or disable the EGR valve, so be prepared.

Jun 23, 2010 | 12:16 PM

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You should have a check engine light unless you get custom tunes via SCT. You could get a CEL on the 03 california trucks if you unplug or disable the EGR valve, so be prepared.

If you disconnect the EGR on any CA truck, you will get a constant CEL. Been there, done that! The only ways to make the CEL go away are to reconnect the EGR or SCT custom tunes.

If you have a non-CA truck, I believe you initially get a CEL and the PCM latches the code. If you take a scanner and try to erase the code, the CEL should go out but the code will remain for dealership troubleshooting. SCT custom tunes will also cure any non-CA truck EGR CELs. Since I have a CA X, not sure if this is totally right but 95% sure.

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