Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) intercooler boots

[sgoeing]

I blew off a boot today :--) I thought I just spent 4k on a new trans. whew.



I never thought that would be an issue with nothing but the Edge Juice.





So how do I keep this from happening again?

 

[DavidC]

Seem's to me I remember some members using hair spray and reinstalling the boot (seriously). Might want to try extra hold :-laf .



Dave

 

[RAMICATOR]

Seem's to me I remember some members using hair spray and reinstalling the boot (seriously). Might want to try extra hold :-laf .



Dave

i have heard the same, its worth a try

 

[Cummins724]

I double nutted all of my boots & they haven't come off since. You tighten the first nut until it can't go no more, then the second nut will crank it down & hold them there.

 

[sgoeing]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give it a try.

 

[FUL POWER]

I use hair spray to hold my boots and im running 68 psi of boost

 

[Diesel Nut]

I'm running 65 and only blew one off when we forgot to tighten the clamp. Made one HE!! of a noise though! Never did find that clamp . . . . .



I just tighten the clamps and look at them from time to time to see if they are moving on me. Maybe I am just one of the lucky ones?



I do know th e BD hoses eliminate this problem. I am going to install them when I do the intercooler.

 

[Walleye mike]

Clean the boots & clamps with carb cleaner or brake klean, Clean the metal & plastic tube, scuff the tubes with 80 grit sandpaper, reclean the tubes, let dry. After three blow offs its held for 20,000 miles.

 

[klaybus]

Not sure what year truck you drive but on my truck (99) it didn't come with the spring loaded intercooler boost clamps. After installing these clamps I have never had one blow off again. Tightened hand tight with a nut driver over 2 years ago & my problem was solved... . I too heard of the hair spray trick FWIW.



Clay