fordboy1987 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Ok so Im a dual path Senior Master who has been avoiding diesel engines for the better part of 30 years. Ive got the cab off of a 08 F350 to replace the oil cooler. I cant get the turbo(s) off.I have the special tool installed,now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 You DID remove BOTH hold down clamp bolts right? After that, they somethimes stick. I suggest a prybar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The high pressure turbo(driver's side) is on 2 dowel pins. Soak them for a bit then use 2 pry bars and rock it loose. Remember the two big ass hold down bolts as Keith mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 When it comes time to re-install the turbos, pay particular attention to the rubber low pressure turbo drain so that you don't nick it or damage it during the install or you will have one messy oil leak the moment you start it back up. Don't ask me how I know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Good point Mike. So far that has only happened once in our shop. Fortunately not to me but seeing it reinforces the need to be careful when placing the turbo back down on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Those dowels can hold the turbo so tight to the pedestal that you can lift the front wheels off the ground if you try hard enough. I lift up with the engine hoist just enough to start to pick up the suspension, and give it a pry and the pop off. Be careful of the plastic coolant tube running along the passenger side. If you hear it crack, replace it. FWIW, all I do is remove the turbo, fan stator and power-steering pump, unbolt the intake so I can lift it about half an inch and the oil cooler will pass without having to completely remove the intake or wiring harnesses, fuel lines and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 FWIW, all I do is remove the turbo, fan stator and power-steering pump, unbolt the intake so I can lift it about half an inch and the oil cooler will pass without having to completely remove the intake or wiring harnesses, fuel lines and such. S A H W H E E T ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amailloux Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The last oil cooler I did, I did not unbolt the intake at all. I removed the top cover, and lifted it up tight against the intake and as far forward as it would go, and then tip the rear up and out. Then on assembly I nicked the low pressure turbo drain seal and it had a small leak arrrgg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The last oil cooler I did, I did not unbolt the intake at all. I removed the top cover, and lifted it up tight against the intake and as far forward as it would go, and then tip the rear up and out. Then on assembly I nicked the low pressure turbo drain seal and it had a small leak arrrgg. I have tried that, but it's too tight of a squeeze for me to be comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Originally Posted By: AlexBruene FWIW, all I do is remove the turbo, fan stator and power-steering pump, unbolt the intake so I can lift it about half an inch and the oil cooler will pass without having to completely remove the intake or wiring harnesses, fuel lines and such. S A H W H E E T ! .... I forgot the pedestal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezit Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 i dont even pull the top plate off the cooler or loosen the intake or pull the cab for that matter. the cooler will come out as a whole unit minus the filter housing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshbuys Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 i dont even pull the top plate off the cooler or loosen the intake or pull the cab for that matter. the cooler will come out as a whole unit minus the filter housing I've heard this before, and I've tried and tried to no avail....remove the top cover, slides right out, I don't even pull the cab. Replaced the High Pressure turbo yesterday on one....that was after lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtoasterboy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've done this in and out of cab without removing the intake or oil filter housing . The thing that I found gets in the way is the oil pressure test port . Other then that you kind of just have to move it the right way and it will come out as a whole . Sorry I forgot after removing the 10mm bolts you cock it back facing the rear of the engine and remove the sensors . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I just did a cooler today, removed the oil pressure test fitting from the front and it came right out with intake and top cover on. Wasn't even a tight fit to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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