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Well, was changing the oil today when I noticed a ton of oil in the valley. Looks like the pedestal again. Last time it was fixed was at 36k and I didn't pay attention to what was done. I talked to the dealer, they claim $500, a local place says it could be the pedestal itself cracked instead of just needing o-rings, that could be a grand altogether. I'm going to let Ford do it. I don't mind paying to fix stuff, I just hate seeing the same things need it twice with only 105,000 on the vehicle.
At least tthe antifreeze is staying put, I guess the coolant filter is protecting water pump #3 from catastrophe.
I thought a diesel would save me money... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
I lost my pedestal at 6ok,slow leak for 2 weeks and on the way to the dealer was dumpping qt's of oil into the eng (at 65k my exhaust pipe is sill oilly) Total replacement was $695 - $595 = $100 to me under the 100k. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] I had not seen much on the forum about this & just thought it was a freak event [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/depressed.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img] How many others are going South?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Mine went at 100k and I had a rebuilt one installed for about 1/2 the price of a new one. At the same time I put in new up pipes and gaskets since most of the labor was already done. No problems since. Now have 124k.
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2002 F-350 SRW Lariat,4X4, PSD with too many goodies to list. 182k and a very strong 7.3. SOLD
2008 F-250, SC Lariat, 4X4,Shortbed, Pueblo Gold/black, V-10, 4.10, auto, Delivered on 9/7/07, great looking rig. South Texas bumpers front/rear, Air Raid Intake System, Diablosport Predator, Magnaflow, Husky's, JJ's, Ford alarm/remote start, Marathon seat covers, Sirius, PIAA, Access cover, Weatherguard tool box, Rhino liner, Michelins, Duraflap mud flaps, Escort 9500i, MagHytec rear dif cover.
2007 Lincoln LT (wifer's grocery getter),Superchip,Magnaflow duels, K&N dropin, Leer Browning Special
1996 Ford Bronco EB; almost stock
2007 Kubota 900 RTV diesel with goodies. pappy's truck
Mine started leaking at 101,000. I bought the o-rings and did it myself. Not a complicated job but it does take up half of a Saturday to do it. The hard part is just getting the 30 pound turbo out of the truck. Cost about $10 for the parts. While there I installed the Monster Exhaust from Banks with the 4" Down Pipe. Good Luck!
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2001 F250 SD, 4x4, Crew Cab Lariat,Turbo Temp Monitor, EGT, Boost, & Tranny Gauge, Mobil 1 ATF, Diablo Sport Shift Valve, Banks Six Gun Tuner, Banks Monster Exhaust, Banks Big Head Actuator, Banks Transcommand, Tru-Cool Aux Trans fluid cooler, MagHytec Trans Cover, EBP Valve Delete, AIH Plug, DR 2" mini spring level kit, Bilstein Shocks, Performance
Friction Rotors and Z-rated pads, MTX 285's.
Middleburg, Florida (Just South of Jacksonville)
Never heard of a cracked pedestal.
Pedestal upper and lower "O" ring failure is common and a fairly easy fix.
The EBPV actuator arm/plunger "O" ring can also be a source of leaking from the pedestal.
My EBPV plunger O ring was history along with the up/low O rings and that's why I went to a rebuilt pedestal. It was leaking all over the place. Again, while you have the pedestal off, that's the time to change out the up pipes and gaskets. Generally all get bad and leak. I gained 3 lbs of boost after changing them out.
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2002 F-350 SRW Lariat,4X4, PSD with too many goodies to list. 182k and a very strong 7.3. SOLD
2008 F-250, SC Lariat, 4X4,Shortbed, Pueblo Gold/black, V-10, 4.10, auto, Delivered on 9/7/07, great looking rig. South Texas bumpers front/rear, Air Raid Intake System, Diablosport Predator, Magnaflow, Husky's, JJ's, Ford alarm/remote start, Marathon seat covers, Sirius, PIAA, Access cover, Weatherguard tool box, Rhino liner, Michelins, Duraflap mud flaps, Escort 9500i, MagHytec rear dif cover.
2007 Lincoln LT (wifer's grocery getter),Superchip,Magnaflow duels, K&N dropin, Leer Browning Special
1996 Ford Bronco EB; almost stock
2007 Kubota 900 RTV diesel with goodies. pappy's truck
Found this OASIS Broadcast to dealers if it helps.
#3855 1994-2002 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, 2000-2002 EXCURSION, AND 1995-2003 ECONOLINE, EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L - OIL LEAKS AT THE TURBOCHARGER PEDESTAL
SOME 1994-2002 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, 2000-2002 EXCURSION, AND 1995-2003 ECONOLINE EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L (ENG S/N 896812 AND LATER) MAY EXHIBIT OIL LEAKS AT THE TURBOCHARGER PEDESTAL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE SERVICED WITHOUT REPLACING THE PEDESTAL. AN IMPROVED SEAL IS AVAILABLE FOR THE ACTUATOR SHAFT. SERVICE ONLY LEAKS THAT DRIP OIL. SEEPAGE THAT COLLECTS DUST BUT DOES NOT DRIP SHOULD NOT HAVE A SERVICE ATTEMPT MADE. THE PEDESTAL MUST BE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE SEAL. THE IMPROVED SEAL PART NUMBER FOR 1994.5-1997 MODEL YEARS IS 2C3Z-9P466-BA AND FOR 1998-2003 MODEL YEARS IS 2C3Z-9P466-AA. ENGINES BUILT IN INDIANAPOLIS AFTER S/N 1953507 (JUNE 11, 2002) AND CANOAS, BRAZIL BUILT AFTER S/N 5070583 (SEPT. 3, 2002) ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW SEAL.
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Found this OASIS Broadcast to dealers if it helps.
Thanks for the info. Looks like the consensus may be that o-rings are in my future. Considering how hard the unit is to get to and that I'm not a mechanical genius and I live in the country with only one vehicle, I'm going to let the dealer have the pleasure. I'll print out the info and give it to them. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
Don't know what happened to mine but at the stop light I was quite embarrassed on the way to the dealer!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vulnerable.gif[/img] I wouldn't think Ford would buy me a new pedestal for $10 worth of o-rings? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] While they were there I couldn't even get them to spring a NEW TURBO [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] Well it was worth a try [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
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