A week ago I took my 04 f350 6.0 to the drag strip for the first time. I noticed as I tried to stage the truck in the staging lights, I power braked it to build boost and the boost was somewhat sluggish to build-up. If I hold it long enough (10 or more seconds) it will hit max boost and launch and run like a bat out of hell. If I repeat the power brake it improves and the boost will come up quicker. But If I drive it for a while or the truck sits for a while, I'm back at square one.

Does this sound like I'm in need of cleaning the turbo?

While I've got the turbo out, is there anything else I should replace/update while I am in there, like the turbo oil supply tube, turbo oil return tube, ???

Thanks - Kurt

 

thats the best place to start. the drain tube yes the supply tune sure why not.

 

Isn't there some sort of gasket/o-ring kit specifically for removing the turbo? Part #??

 

Cheezit - Thanks for all your help!

 

no not if you dont seperate the aluminum housing. thats were the 8mm 12point bolts are. leave that part of it alone and you wont need any parts.

 

This kit comes with everything you will need when removing & reconditioning turbo including the 3m sanding kit. Cost about 60.00 from Ed The parts Guy

 

What kit would that be?

 

03-07 Trbo Hrdwre kit w/ 3M pads

4C4Z-9V424-AA (Ford) 1870713C91 (International)



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guys please I do this all day long you dont need any parts kit.
a diegrinder and small pads. that is it. do not take the aluminum housing apart. I have some pics of my 03 turbo split I just cleaned If you need them posted let me know.
split the castiron housing remove the the unison ring clean both sides. clean the vains. clean both inside serface of the center housing and reassemble. dont make it harder then it needs to be. 20-30 min job once its off.

 

Thanks cheezit.

The kit I listed contains only the pads, emery cloth, and a paint pen.

 

all can be had at homedepot or lowes for $10.00

 

Hey Mark, I used the same kit 4C4Z-9V424-AA It came with everything O-rings for oil return tube; gasket for oil inlet tube; New clamp for turbo housing; 3m kit; new mounting bolts bolts for turbo. caps to close all inlet and outlets while cleaning to keep out dirt can't remember what else. No Paint Pen!!!!

Forgot to put part number in first post!!!

 

MY mistake!!!

The kit does contain a new bandclamp and mounting hardware.

William04X found the kit (some time ago) on ebay for $10 (as an fyi)

Edit - you beat me to it Rocky! (thanks)

The article (http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-06-05.php) indicates that the kit was limited to the cleaning parts. Clearly changes were made in the content (and way more than the $10 at Lowes - unless you find an ebay deal)!

 

Your the one that gave me the part number about a year ago..Thank You

 

What a wealth of information! Thanks to everyone!!