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    Turbo sticking

    I went through 4 turbos due to the vanes sticking on the unison ring. The dealer changed those under warranty. When it happened again after the warranty expired, I took apart the turbo and cleaned the soot off the vanes and unison ring. I put Permatex nickel anti-seize on the vanes and unison...
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    This is Gonna Hurt!

    I went through 4 turbos due to the vanes sticking on the unison ring. The dealer changed those under warranty. When it happened again after the warranty expired, I took apart the turbo and cleaned the soot off the vanes and unison ring. I put Permatex nickel anti-seize on the vanes and...
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    Question Does my 05 Excursion 6.0 have the STC fitting on the HPOP?

    My 2005 Excursion has a build date of July 2005. I have read online that the 2005 and newer 6.0 engines had the one piece STC (snap to connect) fitting on the HPOP, meaning it wont separate. While my truck is almost 10 years old, I only have 62k miles on it and I don't have any starting...
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    Question Modify 6.0 cat converter

    The cat pipe I have is 4 inches in diameter. Wouldn't the pipe I need be smaller than 4 inches so it slips through the cat pipe? How long of a pipe did you use?
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    Question Modify 6.0 cat converter

    Anyone modify their 6.0 cat converter by installing (pushing) an empty pipe through the middle of it? If so, what diameter pipe did you use? Just failed visual inspection because cat was gone. MBRP test pipe is in place. Normally I would just gut the inside but I am afraid the turbulence from...
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    Question Bully Dog Watch Dog or Auto Meter Gauges

    RSG, where did you get your quad pod?
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    Question Bully Dog Watch Dog or Auto Meter Gauges

    I am trying to decide which way to monitor things on my 05 Excursion with 6.0. Current mods are: DP Custom Tune 80HP Economy Tune using SCT MBRP 4" exhaust turbo back exhaust with cat delete Accufab elbow EGR delete I want to monitor EGT temps, trans temp and boost pressure. If I buy...
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    Exhaust Question

    The Walker BTM is junk. Mine lasted about 1.5 years before the inside baffles came loose and it sounded like a can of rocks rattling around. Very disappointed about that. I installed the MBRP 4" turbo back exhaust. Initially I installed with the factory cat converter but then installed the...
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    New Member Richmond, VA

    New Kent VA welcomes you to SDD!
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    05 Eddie Bauer - Need white grille

    The white grille with beige inserts on my 05 Eddie Bauer Excursion cracked and I need to get a new one. I am unable to find the part number for a new grille so I am unable to check pricing on the internet. I do not want a chrome one nor do I want to buy a black one and have it painted. The...
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    How to get true 4wd?

    I was in NY during the recent Xmas snow storm that dumped 22 inches of snow. I was driving back to my parents house when there was only 12-14 inches of snow on the ground so my 05 Excursion handled it very well. As soon as I got home I tried to pull my mothers Honda Accord out of the driveway...
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    4th Turbo on X

    UPDATE: After getting the 4th turbo installed on my Excursion the mechanic told me to get a free flowing exhaust. He said this would help reduce the backpresure and allow more of the junk get out the tailpipe instread of coking up the turbo vanes. Taking his advice I installed a 4" MBRP...
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    Question Coolant Filtration System filter replacement

    I am using the Dieselsite Coolant Filtration System and I am ready to change the filter. I only bought two filters at the time. Can you use a standard oil filter instead of the $11 one they charge at Dieselsite? If so, what is the model # of the oil filter? It looks like a Fram PH8A or...
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    2003 6.0 problems

    My friend had similar problem on his 6.0. His FICM, fuel injection control module was only at 23 volts when it should have 48 volts. It cost him $1,100 for a new one. Do you have a code scanner?
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    Help Needed Cooling system flush. Do I need VC-1, VC-9 and VC-8?

    I am getting confused on the procedure on how to flush and replace the engine coolant (antifreeze) in my 05 Excursion with 6.0 diesel. I have purchased 4 gallons of Motorcraft VC7B (Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant) and 20 gallons of distilled water. I had planned on draining the...
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