[Barry02F350]

I am looking at a used 02 7.3 to buy. I noticed the turbo intake elbow had a brown glaze. Facing the engine from the front of the truck, it is on the right side in front of the turbo. Best described as the part that feeds the right pipe to the intercooler. Would this glaze indicate a overheat issue? Not a problem?
I dont know myself. Any help is appreciated.

 

[aekrogh]

it is fairly common... if you are worried about it take the hose off and check for turbo shaft play... if it is good and the fins look good I would not worry about a little bit of color.

 

[Mtnbktrek]

The truck I have has that also no problems my buddy has the same glaze too also no problems we also run a 450 and it does not have it we cannt fig out what it is either