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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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turbo guts.









and this is what its innards look like.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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also something to note here is the way the turbo is clamped with the black brackets around the edges. If you have this style turbo and take apart the back half of the housing make sure you mark it as it can be a pain to recolck correctly.

this is an early build 03 unit.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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also something to note here is the way the turbo is clamped with the black brackets around the edges. If you have this style turbo and take apart the back half of the housing make sure you mark it as it can be a pain to recolck correctly.

this is an early build 03 unit.

I'll bet she whistles nicely...
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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great pics cheezit that one looked pretty clean what do you recomend for cleaning these turbos
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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great pics cheezit that one looked pretty clean what do you recomend for cleaning these turbos
a monkey.

I use a diegrinder, a 3m red pad, a razor blade, a solvent tank, and break cleaner.

It didnt look like that before I started. Its an extra one Ive had sitting in my garage for a while.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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a monkey.

I use a diegrinder, a 3m red pad, a razor blade, a solvent tank, and break cleaner.

It didnt look like that before I started. Its an extra one Ive had sitting in my garage for a while.
cool now i got to find a monkey lol
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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I have been very seriously thinkin about a good scubbin lately on mine. Immediately after shut-down i have been hearing what sounds like a failing bearing or light metal to metal rubbing as the turbo spins down. Do our turbos have a bearing inside, if so is it replaceable?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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I have been very seriously thinkin about a good scubbin lately on mine. Immediately after shut-down i have been hearing what sounds like a failing bearing or light metal to metal rubbing as the turbo spins down. Do our turbos have a bearing inside, if so is it replaceable?
you need to address this like yesterday if you suspect its a turbo issue. if this is the case you can wind up with a run-a-way engine rather quickly wich will more then likly melt itself down.

the will casue the shaft seals to fail and let engine oil enter the intake system.

as long as the the impeller/compresser wheels have not damaged the housing you can replace the center section. you cant replace the shaft bushing (not a bearing) alone so far as I know.

other option is new turbo
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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I have been very seriously thinkin about a good scubbin lately on mine. Immediately after shut-down i have been hearing what sounds like a failing bearing or light metal to metal rubbing as the turbo spins down. Do our turbos have a bearing inside, if so is it replaceable?

diesel fuel delution of the oil may cause this problem injector o-ring suspect just a thought
 
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diesel fuel delution of the oil may cause this problem injector o-ring suspect just a thought
it will casue the same result. Been there seen it too. but they are 2 different issues that casue it.

also when replaceing or rebuilding the turbo you should be replacing oth the supply and drian tube.
 
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More fine help from cheezitstrokehelp.com. Moe, how about visiting the 6.7 forum and sharing some wisdom.
 
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More fine help from cheezitstrokehelp.com. Moe, how about visiting the 6.7 forum and sharing some wisdom.
Man I still really have not seen any issues. Just the one I sent you a pic of.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Thats great news. There has been some rumblings of funny injector noises, tranny programming anomalies and F450's blowing up towing heavy loads. I am just trying to stay abreast of the news. Talk to you soon.
 
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you need to address this like yesterday if you suspect its a turbo issue. if this is the case you can wind up with a run-a-way engine rather quickly wich will more then likly melt itself down.

the will casue the shaft seals to fail and let engine oil enter the intake system.

as long as the the impeller/compresser wheels have not damaged the housing you can replace the center section. you cant replace the shaft bushing (not a bearing) alone so far as I know.

other option is new turbo
So the turbo is partially rebuildable? I have allot of oil in the aftercooler as we just took it off today. How do I test it? Is there a rebuild kit fo the turbo?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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ford sales a center section for the tubo. the inspection for the housing is a visual thing.
you would disassemble it inspect the vains for damage and pitting. you would need to look at the impeller and compresser housing for damage. you may or may not need to replace the unison ring as well.
 
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