Originally Posted by SkySkiJason
(Post 17237827)
Im glad nobody said 'use hair spray'. :-roll
Hair spray is supposed to lube, then dry sticky. Your idea of the brake cleaner is better though- it lubes, then dries...dry :-X22 |
Originally Posted by 1996pwrstrk
(Post 17237797)
Yesterday I finally got a chance to install my new GTP38R :-headbang and someone didn't tighten a intercooler boot , out on the test drive taking it easy then stood on it the boost gauge went up then BOOM Whhhooosssseeee:-X09 no boost crap ! Went figured it out test drive 2 came back with a big ole permagrin}> !
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Originally Posted by ExPACamper
(Post 17237855)
Some good advice there. I didn't know brake cleaner was okay for the boots, it doesn't hurt them?
Hair spray is supposed to lube, then dry sticky. Your idea of the brake cleaner is better though- it lubes, then dries...dry :-X22 After my method, you'll have to use a screwdriver to free the boots once they've seen some heat/cool cycles. Besides no sticky mess, you'll save the embarrassment of having to buy hair spray.... |
Also, any time you have boots off - DO A BOOST LEAK TEST prior to driving!
Pressurize system to at least the psi you expect to make and you can save yourself the roadside underwear change and subsequent limp home with handicapped truck. ;) I build boost leak detectors for less than the cost of a Starbucks. There's no reason anybody who works on their own truck shouldn't have one!! |
Originally Posted by 1996pwrstrk
(Post 17237797)
Yesterday I finally got a chance to install my new GTP38R :-headbang and someone didn't tighten a intercooler boot , out on the test drive taking it easy then stood on it the boost gauge went up then BOOM Whhhooosssseeee:-X09 no boost crap ! Went figured it out test drive 2 came back with a big ole permagrin}> !
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Originally Posted by ExPACamper
(Post 17237693)
It is a disconcerting sound that should never come from an engine :p
First the adrenaline rush and pucker factor from the sound and impact, then the relief to realize, "Oh yeah, I'm driving a 7.3L, it's gotta be something simple...nothing 11mm socket and screwdriver can't fix" :-X22 |
CAC tubing brace
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I just saw this. What a great idea!:-jammin These picture are on a 6.0 but I would think it can be done on our trucks as well. Something to look into, especially for us that are running upgraded turbos.
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" but here in ca we have to smog, "
I guess that we have different requirements in my neck of the woods up here in NE Cal. Smog is just a visual check to see if things are in place and hooked up. No tail pipe sniffing or any of that other jive. Unless things have changed in two years. I will soon find out in the next couple of weeks. |
Originally Posted by hydro man 17
(Post 17238258)
" but here in ca we have to smog, "
I guess that we have different requirements in my neck of the woods up here in NE Cal. Smog is just a visual check to see if things are in place and hooked up. No tail pipe sniffing or any of that other jive. Unless things have changed in two years. I will soon find out in the next couple of weeks. With no disrespect to the OP, Mr ExPAcamper. On Edit: On the smog topic, visual/ wand up the pipe/ and they put them on the rollers and connect to the OBD portl and run them. My apologize fellas.:-wink |
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If anyone is interested, here's a picture of the 1/8" wire ring used to hold the IC hoses in place. This can be done on a stock set up as well. It's just extra insurance, and more so if you've upgraded your turbo wheel, or the turbo itself. It's also very cheap to do, and it doesn't have to be SS. It can be aluminum which is much easier to form.
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Originally Posted by countrycar
(Post 17238386)
...With no disrespect to the OP, Mr ExPAcamper. On Edit: On the smog topic, visual/ wand up the pipe/ and they put them on the rollers and connect to the OBD portl and run them. My apologize fellas.:-wink
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Originally Posted by countrycar
(Post 17238141)
Hey Dave, I'm also running a 38r w Diesel site 6x6 wheel. With the ccv in place it makes it difficult to keep the boots in place when you lay into the throttle. I had the ccv on my truck, rerouted for some time, but here in ca we have to smog, so it becomes a pain in the butt to have to put it back to oem and remove everything as well. So the ccv on my truck is currently in the oem position. If you see your IC boots keep popping off, it might be something to consider for you, being you can do it and just leave it. I was seeing 45 psi with my 38r and 6x6 wheel. So you can imagine when things go BOOM, it's taken out boots and the matting/liner on my hood as well.:-hair
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Had it happen here too, twice in a row two days ago and once yesterday, once on my brother, fixed it, second time it worked off, no noise, yesterday after securing the clamp on the spider side the other clamp blew on the same boot on the passenger side, irritating to say the least, but nice to know my girl is putting out boost…
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Countrycar, never had to put mine on the rollers. Just visual and 3K snap test. If the smoke stays around more then 30 seconds I believe it fails. They look pretty hard at the visual for cat and turbo mods.
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Bonanza
Where in N. Cal are you? Like I mentioned earlier they don't even start the engine up here. At least they didn't two years ago but I will soon find out I guess. |
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