turbo bolt Qs

[jf0331]

i noticed that there were two bolts missing from the exhaust side where it bolts to the senter section,, there are two on the top and two on the bottem,,, im missing the two on the top,,, and no iv never removed them,,, but i am not the first owner,, does any body have or know where to get them other then ford,, my dealership in town has to be run by six monkeys and three footballs,,, they never get any thing i have ordered right, or on time,, any help will be alsome, thanks,,

[tjsulli790]

dieselmann's Store

Scroll down near the bottom of the page.

[jf0331]

well thanks but both sits that might have the right stuff arnt any help,,,

the ford parts one search only go's back to 2004,

and the the other one does not come up all the way,, only the lode page with no enter spot,,,

does any body else have any thing else to add,,,,,

[NorCalDiesel]

Originally Posted by jf0331

i noticed that there were two bolts missing from the exhaust side where it bolts to the senter section,, there are two on the top and two on the bottem,,, im missing the two on the top,,,

If you're referring to the 10mm (IIRC) bolts that bolt the exhaust housing to the center section, I may be able to help. I have some I took out of my old stock turbo when I rebuilt it. The rebuild kit had new bolts. I will send yo a couple if you PM me with your address.

Pat

[jf0331]

you are the man,, thanks,,, thats the kind of help people come on here for,,,

[klhansen]

Turbo housing bolts coming loose is a known problem with the 7.3.

There is a kit with new bolts with interference threads that aren't supposed to back out from vibration, etc.

Using old bolts may just get you the same problem down the road. Maybe the kit would be a better way to go.

KIT-Turbocharger housing bolts (about $15)
Ford 1C3Z-9G486-AA
Int'l 1833768C91

[NorCalDiesel]

Originally Posted by klhansen

Using old bolts may just get you the same problem down the road. Maybe the kit would be a better way to go.

KIT-Turbocharger housing bolts (about $15)
Ford 1C3Z-9G486-AA
Int'l 1833768C91

I do agree, but with the problems he is having with service and parts guys???

[jf0331]

i know it sounds crazy but if it has to happen then ill drive a hour to the next town and try there,,,thanks for the part#s

[NorCalDiesel]

Originally Posted by jf0331

i know it sounds crazy but if it has to happen then ill drive a hour to the next town and try there,,,thanks for the part#s

Let me know how it goes.

[pristine]

FWIW, I had one bolt fall out several years ago and another was loose.At that time the vehicle was still under the 3/36 warranty and they replaced the entire turbo. The fellow who found the missing bolt problem said that if I was going to replace the bolts to be sure and clean out the hole where the bolt is threaded. He said the if it has soot in it that the bolt may break or it may never come out again.
jgr

[klhansen]

Originally Posted by NorCalDiesel

I do agree, but with the problems he is having with service and parts guys???

I didn't pay attention to the monkeys and footballs thing. Seen a few monkeys behind the counter myself.
He could get them from Powerstrokeshop.com in the mail. Never hurts to support a sponsor of the site. Saves on diesel fuel too.

[jf0331]

well i got the bolts in the mail,,, thanks again,, ill put them in tonight,, and ill remember to remove the soot on the hole,,, good tip that would have sucked,,,,