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Head gaskets or y and up pipe leak

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Old 06-17-2013, 10:52 AM
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Question Head gaskets or y and up pipe leak

i have a 2005 f350..89000 miles...new egr, oil cooler and turbo installed 6 months ago. i have a loud whistling noise on acceleration and when i let of. not blowing coolant out degas bottle..no fluid loss..no loss of power. Truck runs great. was thinking either head gaskets or maybe y or up pipes cracked. any ideas???
 
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Old 06-17-2013, 12:49 PM
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Most likely the pipes. Check the bellows and each connection point.
 
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:40 PM
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Are you smelling any exhaust in the cab? it is common to smell it when the Y pipe is cracked.
 
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:44 PM
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definitely cracked y pipe
 
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Old 06-18-2013, 11:21 AM
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Thanks for the reply guys..no smell inside but yes around the front and under the hood.

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you were right heavy assault....top bellow was worn out...thanks for your help...all repaired now...have to say.. i do kinda miss the cool turbo sound. thanks again
 

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