This video helped me rebuild my 7.3l turbo and get my 1999 back on the road and once again, running strong! Of all the rebuild videos, This is the best and most informative video on how to rebuild your 7.3 turbo on youtube! Thank you soo much for taking the time to explain, and making this video! God bless you!
Dude! I watched your video months ago and I'm there now, sure enough, want to start the rebuild and I didn't save the vid, and no where to be found, Googles algorithm is a beast sometimes trying to wade through the muddy waters on searches. That said, you have hands down one of the best vids out there on this, thanks for your hard work, it helps a lot!
SoCalDiesel I really appreciate the kind words. I’d planned to start posting all of the jobs I do but I’ve been crazy busy lately. I need someone that has the time to edit the videos and post them!
Done this twice now....installed wicked wheels with high flow outlets along with rebuild kits......my buddy’s turbo ended up backing the 4 bolts out of the center section and it came loose. The forums said it was actually common if your up pipes were loose and putting stress on the turbo. They called it heat jacking. We ended up taking it back apart to do up pipes and fix it.
Awesome man! I’m going to be rebuilding mine soon while deleting the the EBPV and new up pipes. I’m studying up before a make a fool of myself on camera. 🤣
Compared to other trucks the old 7.3L fords are one of the easiest turbos to get to and rebuild. If you have basic mechanical skills, the tools to do it and the time and patients to work trough any obstacles it’s not a super difficult job.
@@baldeagle242 I feel much more confident after watching this vid. I’ve always been a grease monkey, but this is my first turbo diesel so I am researching before I mess something up.
I have spent hour after hour on u-tube and elsewhere researching good info on rebuilding this particular turbo charger. You name it, I watched it! This is by far the better of all I have seen to date on the 7.3 2002 powerstroke. keep it up! I take my truck seriously!!
@@larryeaton7384 - Thanks for the feedback! I've been doing this type of work as a weekend warrior since I was a kid working on my first mini bike. I wish I had started making videos years ago! I have plenty more projects i'm working on now and will be posting much more. My videos are all geared towards the do it yourself-er. I honestly just enjoy this type of work and hope others can learn with me.
Awesome video Steve. I have a 2000 f350 with the 7.3 and considering an upgraded wheel kit. Mine has almost 300k and has an extra 80 something Hp with chip. It will haul tail. I want to hear more whine from the turbo. Mine is already straight piped exhaust. Great job brother! I have a video on my truck installing a back up camera.
Thanks T-Bone! This was one of the first videos I ever made. When I watch it now I see so many things I should have shown and a lot I should have cut out. 😂 I’ve had this truck about 15 years now and it’s still going strong. Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸
@@baldeagle242 your welcome my uncle also love cars =) there is a time when I help him change brake pads of his car and we are having a hard time changing it because of the piston hahahah
Not too bad , but you should have been drenching the parts in new oil before reassembly, rotating assembly shaft, bearings, bushings, orings etc. very hard on all those moving parts to not be lubricated for initial start up !
Another issue you run into is balancing. The wheels were either balanced separately or as one unit from the factory. If their is carbon built up on the wheels the assembly is out of balance, can you rebuild your turbo without having it re balanced sure can just depends on how lucky you feel and dont expect it to go 250,000 miles like the factory unit before it starts to puke again,, but for 40 bucks its worth having it rebalanced.
I looked into it around my area (Cincinnati Ohio) and didn’t find anyone that was interested in doing it quickly. I’m sure there are shops around this area that have the capability but it wasn’t something I had time for when I did this. This truck leads a pretty easy life towing a small camper and a boat less than 5000 miles per year at this point so hopefully it will last as long as I need it to.
If you got 250,000 miles out of the factory o rings im not sure what an upgrade would consist of regardless if it has a step or not. I'd say the factory equipment was pretty stout
You’re 100 percent right about that. I’ve had no issues out of the one I used but I couldn’t agree more. In hindsight I’d have used original equipment Ford part for sure. Thanks for watching Guarddog. 🦅🇺🇸
Subscribed. Great video. I almost steered clear and bought one from a guy like you mentioned. I’m so glad i found your video, made it look very simple. Currently my truck is in pieces lol, the wheel looks like it’s a little damage and since i bought the truck used, i want to overhaul anything i can. I’m doing the fuel bowl, fuel lines and some other upgrades. 178k on my 2002. Thanks again!!! Now off to buy my kit. Haven’t decided if i want to delete the evpv. What do you think?
Awesome! Glad I could help. You’ll probably never notice any difference if you remove the EVP. in theory it does restrict the exhaust and allows less flow. However if you use your truck as I do for light hauling and rarely ever put your foot in it like your at the drag strip you’ll never notice a difference. The only reason I’d consider removing it is if it showed sings of wear or damage or if you’re building a high horsepower setup.
Awesome video, thanks for posting. There weren't many great videos out there on this subject when I looked at doing this last year. Some guy forgot to change pedestal o rings lol on one video. I picked up a used turbo for $80 and will build it to minimise down time. Weather is cold here. One question? How do I choose a new waste gate actuator?
No loc tite needed. It will burn off anyways. I would oil everything as you put it together. The wheel should be balanced when you get it. If you have a way to check and balance I would recommend it. I’m still driving this truck 3 years later with 360,000 miles on it so I think you’ll be ok without balancing it. 😁👍
Was it causing oil consumption and blue smoke out the tailpipe. I just pulled my intake off and saw oil build up on the bottom of the turbo and my truck eats oil.
What is your recommended procedure prep for the first restart of a new/rebuilt turbo? Do you crank the motor with the fuel pump fuse/relay disconnected to get the oil flowing, or just pre-lube it to death, and start it normally? Ty
One thing I wish I had mentioned in this video was the importance of completely lubing every single part on reassembly. I did not do a good job at demonstrating or explaining this in the video but I did thoroughly fill the turbo with oil and made sure it was well lubed prior to reassembly. I did not crank the engine prior to starting it. I’m fact the restart I show in this video is the first restart after reassembly.
The parts kit I used was purchased off of Amazon but appears to have been discontinued at this time. I did post a link to a similar kit in the description but it is not the same one I used.
abel Osorio, if I were you I would pull the intake tube off of the turbo. This is the tube that runs from your air cleaner box to the drivers side of the turbo. (I show you what to look for in the video) There are many other reasons why your truck could be smoking. This is an easy one to confirm or rule out just by looking inside the turbo housing while the truck is running with this tube off.
Dan Smith, check out the first part of the video. I explain what happened and show a short clip of what to look for. The seal on the main shaft went bad allowing oil to pass from the turbo strait down into the intake. It’s a pretty common common problem on these turbos.
Yes, It was leaking oil out of the intercooler pipes and started blowing white smoke out the tailpipe about two weeks before I tore it down. It was also leaking fuel so it was not a truck you wanted on your nice driveway. Over two years later and it's still running like a champ!
@@charlesbailey670 I noticed the oil leaking out of the pipes before I noticed the smoke. Smoke was mostly when I first started it cold. Best thing to do is pull the pipe off the intake side of the turbo and look to see if there is oil inside. There's really no other way for oil to get into the cold side of the turbo other than a bad seal in the turbo.
Thank you for letting me know. I will see if I can find a substitute and repost it. A lot of suppliers are having back order issues currently. I need to update a lot of these older links.
Go on fb pagepand go on 7.3 page. And look at riff raff diesel. Or Fernando Parajon.he owns r2d fuel systems i believe. He has 360° kits for 80.00 or if you get wheel it's free I think.Good luck
This video helped me rebuild my 7.3l turbo and get my 1999 back on the road and once again, running strong! Of all the rebuild videos, This is the best and most informative video on how to rebuild your 7.3 turbo on youtube! Thank you soo much for taking the time to explain, and making this video! God bless you!
I love hearing success stories like this. I happy all went well and thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸
Yes sir! Thanks again, and keep doing what your doing! 😁
@@SicilianSVT Will do. Hoping to get a new video posted tomorrow. 🦅🇺🇸
Thanks for the test drive afterwards, always good to see the way it works.
You're welcome. It's still running strong today.
Out of all the 100 videos I watched this was the best one, maybe because this guy is super patient thank you sir!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was useful and you were able to get something out of it.
thank you for sharing - you are very skilled!!!!
Dude! I watched your video months ago and I'm there now, sure enough, want to start the rebuild and I didn't save the vid, and no where to be found, Googles algorithm is a beast sometimes trying to wade through the muddy waters on searches. That said, you have hands down one of the best vids out there on this, thanks for your hard work, it helps a lot!
SoCalDiesel I really appreciate the kind words. I’d planned to start posting all of the jobs I do but I’ve been crazy busy lately. I need someone that has the time to edit the videos and post them!
Done this twice now....installed wicked wheels with high flow outlets along with rebuild kits......my buddy’s turbo ended up backing the 4 bolts out of the center section and it came loose. The forums said it was actually common if your up pipes were loose and putting stress on the turbo. They called it heat jacking. We ended up taking it back apart to do up pipes and fix it.
This video helped a lot when I rebuilt mine on my old truck!
That’s awesome! This was one of the first videos I posted on UA-cam. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 😁👍
Awesome man! I’m going to be rebuilding mine soon while deleting the the EBPV and new up pipes. I’m studying up before a make a fool of myself on camera. 🤣
Compared to other trucks the old 7.3L fords are one of the easiest turbos to get to and rebuild. If you have basic mechanical skills, the tools to do it and the time and patients to work trough any obstacles it’s not a super difficult job.
@@baldeagle242 I feel much more confident after watching this vid. I’ve always been a grease monkey, but this is my first turbo diesel so I am researching before I mess something up.
Doing exact same project. I'm in the research and "building confidence" stage.
@@evadevries2952 I will say the clamp on the up pipes to turbo.... dear god...
@@evadevries2952 that’s awesome, let me know if you need any advice.
Loved your work in Tenacious D
I've heard that before. Kyle Gass and I could easily be brothers. 😁
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@@baldeagle242 in all seriousness though great video. Very well done
Thank you sir! Trying to learn more everyday. 👍
+Paul HOGG's Nut Hut 😂
I really enjoy video, you were very clear about the rebuild. Great job.
+Cindy Letterman Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comment! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😊👍
nice
Thank you brother, for your video God bless you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. 😁👍
good detail nice video.
Tom Fairbourn, thank you! Hopefully I’ll have a few more soon.
With few exceptions it's best to use OEM parts on this truck. Many of us have found that out the hard way. 250k on turbo seals is PLENTY long enough.
The upgraded rebuild kit is much better than oem here. Also, lots of us just can’t afford OEM prices.
Very good video!! I have 2002 f-350 7.3. rebuilding my turbo as we speak. upgrade kit and deleted the EBPV.
Thank you! Hope all goes well for you.
I have spent hour after hour on u-tube and elsewhere researching good info on rebuilding this particular turbo charger. You name it, I watched it! This is by far the better of all I have seen to date on the 7.3 2002 powerstroke. keep it up! I take my truck seriously!!
@@larryeaton7384 - Thanks for the feedback! I've been doing this type of work as a weekend warrior since I was a kid working on my first mini bike. I wish I had started making videos years ago! I have plenty more projects i'm working on now and will be posting much more. My videos are all geared towards the do it yourself-er. I honestly just enjoy this type of work and hope others can learn with me.
Where could I get rebuilt kit?
Awesome video Steve. I have a 2000 f350 with the 7.3 and considering an upgraded wheel kit. Mine has almost 300k and has an extra 80 something Hp with chip. It will haul tail. I want to hear more whine from the turbo. Mine is already straight piped exhaust. Great job brother! I have a video on my truck installing a back up camera.
Thanks T-Bone! This was one of the first videos I ever made. When I watch it now I see so many things I should have shown and a lot I should have cut out. 😂
I’ve had this truck about 15 years now and it’s still going strong. Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸
@Baldeagle242 I thought you did a great job my friend.
All I had to do was take my intake boots off to see the mass amounts of oil laying within haha
Love it
Thank you. 😁👍
Grest video. Do have one removing a turbo with mounting bolts that only vaguely resemble bolts or were bolts at some point
very educational and a awesome profession bro!!👊
Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated.
@@baldeagle242 your welcome my uncle also love cars =) there is a time when I help him change brake pads of his car and we are having a hard time changing it because of the piston hahahah
+POP EYE, Thank you. 👍
+POP EYE Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸
+POP EYE Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comment! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😊👍
Not too bad , but you should have been drenching the parts in new oil before reassembly, rotating assembly shaft, bearings, bushings, orings etc.
very hard on all those moving parts to not be lubricated for initial start up !
MojaveDesertView2, thanks for the feedback. You’re 100% correct. I’m still learning too. 😉
Nice truck, I like the red. Sounds like your idler pulley is a little squeaky.
Thanks for the feedback Cody, you are correct. I’ve since changed out the belt and idler pulley and put almost another 15k on this truck.
Good show thank you I have to do a banks turbo on my 6.9 I think this will be helpful.
Another issue you run into is balancing. The wheels were either balanced separately or as one unit from the factory. If their is carbon built up on the wheels the assembly is out of balance, can you rebuild your turbo without having it re balanced sure can just depends on how lucky you feel and dont expect it to go 250,000 miles like the factory unit before it starts to puke again,, but for 40 bucks its worth having it rebalanced.
I looked into it around my area (Cincinnati Ohio) and didn’t find anyone that was interested in doing it quickly. I’m sure there are shops around this area that have the capability but it wasn’t something I had time for when I did this. This truck leads a pretty easy life towing a small camper and a boat less than 5000 miles per year at this point so hopefully it will last as long as I need it to.
If you got 250,000 miles out of the factory o rings im not sure what an upgrade would consist of regardless if it has a step or not. I'd say the factory equipment was pretty stout
You’re 100 percent right about that. I’ve had no issues out of the one I used but I couldn’t agree more. In hindsight I’d have used original equipment Ford part for sure. Thanks for watching Guarddog. 🦅🇺🇸
Never seen someone that wouldn't use a socket
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Subscribed. Great video. I almost steered clear and bought one from a guy like you mentioned. I’m so glad i found your video, made it look very simple. Currently my truck is in pieces lol, the wheel looks like it’s a little damage and since i bought the truck used, i want to overhaul anything i can. I’m doing the fuel bowl, fuel lines and some other upgrades. 178k on my 2002.
Thanks again!!!
Now off to buy my kit. Haven’t decided if i want to delete the evpv. What do you think?
Awesome! Glad I could help.
You’ll probably never notice any difference if you remove the EVP. in theory it does restrict the exhaust and allows less flow. However if you use your truck as I do for light hauling and rarely ever put your foot in it like your at the drag strip you’ll never notice a difference. The only reason I’d consider removing it is if it showed sings of wear or damage or if you’re building a high horsepower setup.
Awesome video, thanks for posting. There weren't many great videos out there on this subject when I looked at doing this last year. Some guy forgot to change pedestal o rings lol on one video. I picked up a used turbo for $80 and will build it to minimise down time. Weather is cold here. One question? How do I choose a new waste gate actuator?
Thank you sir for this fine video. No Loctite needed on bolts? No oil on bearings when installing? No balancing needed?
No loc tite needed. It will burn off anyways. I would oil everything as you put it together. The wheel should be balanced when you get it. If you have a way to check and balance I would recommend it. I’m still driving this truck 3 years later with 360,000 miles on it so I think you’ll be ok without balancing it. 😁👍
Was it causing oil consumption and blue smoke out the tailpipe. I just pulled my intake off and saw oil build up on the bottom of the turbo and my truck eats oil.
Ricardo Garcia, Yes it started smoking pretty bad about a week or two before I made this video.
That clip on the back of the turbo is impossible to remove...
It can be a real bear. I ended up taking everything else loose and then prying the turbo back and forth to twist the clamp and break it loose.
Sam Augustine took me almost 2.5 hours to get mine off. Everything else was a breeze compared to that piece
@@idonoevil it was the hardest damn thing ive ever done on that truck
What is your recommended procedure prep for the first restart of a new/rebuilt turbo? Do you crank the motor with the fuel pump fuse/relay disconnected to get the oil flowing, or just pre-lube it to death, and start it normally? Ty
One thing I wish I had mentioned in this video was the importance of completely lubing every single part on reassembly. I did not do a good job at demonstrating or explaining this in the video but I did thoroughly fill the turbo with oil and made sure it was well lubed prior to reassembly. I did not crank the engine prior to starting it. I’m fact the restart I show in this video is the first restart after reassembly.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! However were did you get the rebuilt kit?
Shane Bryan it was purchased from sptparts on eBay.
@@baldeagle242 thank you, found the link in the comments. Merry Christmas brother!
Shane Bryan, awesome. Merry Christmas to you too.
did you get parts kits local or online ordering
The parts kit I used was purchased off of Amazon but appears to have been discontinued at this time. I did post a link to a similar kit in the description but it is not the same one I used.
My truck 1999 7.3 turbo is smoking and using a lot of oil...you think is the turbo??
abel Osorio, if I were you I would pull the intake tube off of the turbo. This is the tube that runs from your air cleaner box to the drivers side of the turbo. (I show you what to look for in the video)
There are many other reasons why your truck could be smoking. This is an easy one to confirm or rule out just by looking inside the turbo housing while the truck is running with this tube off.
Ok thanks man appreciate your answer
67, haha I'll be 68...
What went wrong with your turbo. I just have my pedestal seals leaking.
Dan Smith, check out the first part of the video. I explain what happened and show a short clip of what to look for. The seal on the main shaft went bad allowing oil to pass from the turbo strait down into the intake. It’s a pretty common common problem on these turbos.
@@baldeagle242 got it! I think I'm gunna do the rebuild as well, might as well since the turbo will be out. Thanks a lot
Dan Smith, even if you take your time and double check everything you can get it done in less than two hours if you’ve already got the turbo out.
@@baldeagle242 where did you buy a rebuilt kit?
Did it leak any oil or was it going out the tailpipe
Yes, It was leaking oil out of the intercooler pipes and started blowing white smoke out the tailpipe about two weeks before I tore it down. It was also leaking fuel so it was not a truck you wanted on your nice driveway. Over two years later and it's still running like a champ!
@@baldeagle242 I asked cause I am getting a little oil in my intercooler pipe but no smoke yet
@@charlesbailey670 I noticed the oil leaking out of the pipes before I noticed the smoke. Smoke was mostly when I first started it cold. Best thing to do is pull the pipe off the intake side of the turbo and look to see if there is oil inside. There's really no other way for oil to get into the cold side of the turbo other than a bad seal in the turbo.
@@baldeagle242 I will do that and thank you for your help and very informative video
@@charlesbailey670 Thanks for watching. Let us know how it goes.
Your link to the turbo rebuild kit isn’t working
Thank you for letting me know. I will see if I can find a substitute and repost it. A lot of suppliers are having back order issues currently. I need to update a lot of these older links.
where did you get your rebuild kit from
07ChevyCobalt cobalt2007
The seller was SPTparts on eBay.
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Go on fb pagepand go on 7.3 page. And look at riff raff diesel. Or Fernando Parajon.he owns r2d fuel systems i believe. He has 360° kits for 80.00 or if you get wheel it's free I think.Good luck
Realistically I would have cleaned all the parts 1st.
I can’t argue with that but it’s still going strong 3 years later. 😁👍