WW Install Question
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: Lake Charles, LA
WW Install Question
Alright, I really want to order a WW, but I am nervous about the install! Is it fairly easy? I would consider myself mechanically inclined, but I know nothing of diesels and turbos!! So let me have it, how is it??
SPONSOR
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 453
Likes: 18
From: Weldona, CO
Not a bad job at all and there are plenty of write-ups on how to do it. Some with the turbo in the bay, others with it out. Personally, I would never consider trying to do it while it is still mounted.
It will be a little intimidating the first time, just take your time and remove one item at a time while pulling the turbo. Figure probably half a day the first time and make sure you have all the parts necessary to put it back together and have all your tools laid out ahead of time.
It will be a little intimidating the first time, just take your time and remove one item at a time while pulling the turbo. Figure probably half a day the first time and make sure you have all the parts necessary to put it back together and have all your tools laid out ahead of time.
__________________
Specializing in Viton® o-rings and leak repair kits for the 7.3L and 6.0L diesels
(970) 368-4455 aka guzzleguzzle's Mods & Maintenance website
Specializing in Viton® o-rings and leak repair kits for the 7.3L and 6.0L diesels
(970) 368-4455 aka guzzle
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
Likes: 50
From: Texas
If you're mechanically inclined, you'll be fine. If you live in Lake Charles and like little bitty beers, wait for Rick to show up and he'll probably invite you over to his place and offer to help you with the install.
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,837
Likes: 1
Hah! If you've never removed your turbo before, plan half a day for removal of the v-band clamp on the rear of the turbo at the baby's butt!!!
Seriously, hopefully your's will be easier to remove than mine was. I've heard that spraying it down with PB Blaster or something similar the day before will help break it loose. As for me, Chuck Norris had to get mine off!
Good luck!
Seriously, hopefully your's will be easier to remove than mine was. I've heard that spraying it down with PB Blaster or something similar the day before will help break it loose. As for me, Chuck Norris had to get mine off!
Good luck!
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: southeast Texas
not to bad a job.
this is my first diesl and had no ideal of how they worked.
i did alot of searches her and found some good pics.
it took the most of a day to do it and the foil deleate while i had the pipe off.
there is a tool list in a post on here you can search.
the hardest thing was to find a small 12 point socket to fit the turbo bolts.
i left the wastegate hooked up and moved the housing to the side.
fouled the exaust side with a tape wraped screwdriver and used a ratchet wrench to remove the wheel.
the worst part were the sore ribs that lasted a few days from laying over the front end.
this is my first diesl and had no ideal of how they worked.
i did alot of searches her and found some good pics.
it took the most of a day to do it and the foil deleate while i had the pipe off.
there is a tool list in a post on here you can search.
the hardest thing was to find a small 12 point socket to fit the turbo bolts.
i left the wastegate hooked up and moved the housing to the side.
fouled the exaust side with a tape wraped screwdriver and used a ratchet wrench to remove the wheel.
the worst part were the sore ribs that lasted a few days from laying over the front end.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,340
Likes: 2
Here is a good write-up: 99-03 Turbo Removal & Wicked Wheel Installation .: Articles
I would get the turbo o ring kit from Bob (Guzzle). Link in my signature. You might also look into the ebpv delete.
I would get the turbo o ring kit from Bob (Guzzle). Link in my signature. You might also look into the ebpv delete.
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
Easy beans man. Like Chris said Rick lives in Lake Charles and will walk you through it no problem at all.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: Lake Charles, LA
Im gonna order the kit from RiffRaff, my AIH delete plug is already on the way from them. I am also thinking about maybe saving up a few extra bucks and go for the gusto and go with the Big Head Wastegate too!! I really dont know!
As always, gentlemen thanks for all the feedback and encouragement!! I ain't skeered! Its gonna be on, like Donkey Kong!!
As always, gentlemen thanks for all the feedback and encouragement!! I ain't skeered! Its gonna be on, like Donkey Kong!!
It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,795
Likes: 1,326
From: Elk Grove, CA
I also considered the Big Head and was advised for my application (towing a 5er, schlepping to work, running over Toyotas) it was pretty useless.
Also be careful with the screwdriver when removing the wheel; I used too skinny a blade and managed to dent the hot side wheel.
Also be careful with the screwdriver when removing the wheel; I used too skinny a blade and managed to dent the hot side wheel.
