Well another EGR delete, oil cooler replacement

[2003ford]

Yeah i think there is about 10,000 of these threads but this is what I got in mind. Im having EGR troubles (getting codes, engine runs ruff) so im going to delete it. These are all the parts im going to get anything else I might need or tips would be greatly appreciated!!!!

-sinister egr delete
-SCT tuner
-new oil cooler
-coolant filtration system
-new turbo drain tube
-new turbo feed line
-new oem gaskets for turbo and intake
-blue spring upgrade
and most likely 4" turbo back cat delete (havent bit the bullet yet on this one)

I dont tow much and dont plan on really doing much racing etc. Would mostly want MPGs, im not crying about it i didnt get a V8 turbo diesel crew cab long bed for MPG, but every little bit helps right?

Thanks for anytips guys.

[toolmangary]

Bit the Bullet and get the exhaust, You will like the way it will runs when you are finished.

[HankyD]

I feel like a broken record here. I just did this job last month and have been reply to threads regarding the EGR delete job.

Going that deep, you might as well get the STC fitting done on the high pressure oil pump as well as the stand pipes and dummy plugs. 6.4l Banjos are also somethign to think about too.

Get the intake manifold cleaned out, I am sure it will look like somebody took a crap in it. While the turbo is out, I would open her up and clean her. Upon reassembly, make sure the fit is tight. I over looked this, had a turbo leak, and had to take the turbo out and used a set of pliars crimp the two sides together real well.


To get to the STC fitting in the HPOP, you will need this tool or something similar:

OTC 6765 OTC6765 OTC TOOLS 6765 - Ford 6.0 IPR Inject Pressure Regulator Socket

Hope this helps!

[2003ford]

Yeah thats what I wanted to ask cleaning the intake manifold. I took the EGR valve out and man there is a ton of gunk in their. Whats the best way to clean it. Im doing this job in hopefully a day no more than two (cant have my truck down for long). So I cant send it off the get cleaned or anything. Any tips cleaning that would be help full.

Banjo bolts ordered. Im not going to do the HPOP hopefully i dont regret that.

[HankyD]

If you have a 2003, then you don't have the dummy plugs, stand pipes, or STC fitting to worry about from what I understand. U won't need that tool either.

I sent my manifold to a machine shop to get cleaned, only took like an hour. If I were to do it my self, I would use easy off and a pressure washer. lol Easy off is just amazing; it turns soot in to gew that just runs off. I used it to clean my oil cooler housing cuz degreaser and brake cleaner couldn't hack it. Looked brand new afterwards. BTW, your oil cooler housing should really be cleaned upon reassembly to avoid contamination too.

If you don't have a pressure washer, hot water would probably work just as well if not better. It really just depend how bad it is. Definately grab a few cans of that stuff, u might have to it more than once. Also, make sure you unsrew the sensor on the right rail, I think it's an air temp sensor? If yours is anything like mine, it will be covered in crud. Sensor safe spray to clean it and reinstall it.

Also, clean the egr valve and reinstall it, don't throw it away.

[treetechsixOH]

You would be amazed at what an old dishwasher can do tk automotive parts.

[2003ford]

yeah if i had an olddishwasher that i didnt use that would be a good idea.


Ordered everything today!!! im excited now couple things about the SCT tuner if i run an xtreme tune am i going to be screwed without ARPs done. Truck has never had a problems till now 184k. I would like an xtreme tune because i have heard guys are getting the best mpgs. with these. I pretty much drive like a granny except when pulling into traffic or passing then i get on it. Plus I have a scanguage2 and boost,egt,fuel pressure, and trans temp so im like gauge overload ( i like to know whats going on).

[treetechsixOH]

Your going to do all that work and no studs??? Id spend the extra 500 and stud it while the cab is off.

Dont forgot tk replace the oil pick up screen under the oil cooler.

[2003ford]

Im not taking the cab off. I would get it studded then but this is all cab on.

[2003ford]

Hey so I just read a write up on doing this and the guy was saying that i need a different oil cooler housing to work with the upgraded turbo feed line im getting.

does anyone know if this is true?

if so anyone have a part number for the housing? (i searched cant find it)