Weep hole in CAC - issues fixed

[93Cobra]

After all the issues I have had, I drilled the weep hole in the CAC. Got a ton of oil and water out of it, and have been driving it pretty hard since to clean it out. Drivability issue is gone and it definitely 'feels' stronger. I am glad that I did this.

[SHOdded]

Did you install a plug or leave it open?  Keep us updated ...

[93Cobra]

It's open.

[BlueSHO]

After all the issues I have had, I drilled the weep hole in the CAC. Got a ton of oil and water out of it, and have been driving it pretty hard since to clean it out. Drivability issue is gone and it definitely 'feels' stronger. I am glad that I did this.

Do you have a picture where you did this?

[93Cobra]

I didn't get a picture while I was in there, but will try to get somethings for you. I was amazed at how much it puked out.

[BlueSHO]

I didn't get a picture while I was in there, but will try to get somethings for you. I was amazed at how much it puked out.

Thanks. This mod is new to me

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[glock-coma]

It's open.

So where does all this fluid leak out.
Does it just blow out onto the lower splash deflector and under the car ?
I imagine this would make a mess of the subframe and lower engine.

[AJP turbo]

It's open.

So where does all this fluid leak out.
Does it just blow out onto the lower splash deflector and under the car ?
I imagine this would make a mess of the subframe and lower engine.

Who cares if it makes a mess...automatic rust protection...and boost leaks are cool lol

[makoskey]

Why would you create a boost leak to fix an issue with fluid buildup?

This is by far the dumbest thing i have heard to give an idea to a regular Joe who knows little about forced induction engines.

[CroR1]

Why not attach a catch can, under that hole, to keep the system leak free, and for easier maintenance. Or  simply put a plug.

[ZSHO]

I would just simply add a Drain plug,the same as the Radiator has.  Z           http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/taurus/foaz8115a/2013-year/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/cooling-system-cat/radiator-and-components-scat/?part_name=radiator-drain-plug   Great to hear you finally resolved your issues thats what counts.  Z

[r1crusher]

How about this...


Or...

[Vortech347]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

[AJP turbo]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

The air hasn't been metered at that point...Not a vacuum leak but a boost leak. Luckily for the fools who do this,  the car meters the air via the MAP sensor for primary fueling...It's the only reason this mod works without throwing things out of whack.....No holes in my pressurized system though.

[makoskey]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

The air hasn't been metered at that point...Not a vacuum leak but a boost leak. Luckily for the fools who do this,  the car meters the air via the MAP sensor for primary fueling...It's the only reason this mod works without throwing things out of whack.....No holes in my pressurized system though.

I do realize that but even a 1/4 inch hole AFTER the air filter and at the lowest part of the inter-cooler you are just asking for trouble. @ 10K in dusty situations or in high water area and that little weep hole will destroy your engine.

People that do this need to realize that just drilling a hole on the lower part of the inter-cooler is not a very bright idea.