[IdahoBronco]

Hi Guys I've got a problem with my 94 F350 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 IDI factory turbo, 240k miles, new auto tranny, 35" BFG MTs. The truck seems to have lost power when pulling a camp trailer. I took it into a shop and they found an exhaust leak at the cast y-pipe to the cast pipe leading to the turbo. They said it is a pressed fit with no gasket and the parts just seem to be worn out and replacement parts will be about $500ish.
Is there any easy fix for this? Hi temp RTV, or header wrap on the male part, then push them together??

I don't have any gauges. I did turn the timing up a little by hand several years ago which helped the power above 2k a bunch. I have run straight WVO several years ago. Don't know if any of this helps...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[drinkypoo]

It seems like it would be cheaper to get flanges welded on than that!

 

[IdahoBronco]

I searched through the forum and found a suggestion to use RTV on the slip joint, so I think that is the way we are going to go on it and just let it setup for a day or so before starting. They guy at the shop said that it might ruin the piece going to the turbo if it doesn't work, but think's it's worth a try.
I'll let you guys know how it turned out.

 

[IdahoBronco]

The shop called and said the patch worked well. Now hopefully it will hold up over time. They took some pics, I'll get copies and post them.