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Weep hole in CAC - issues fixed

Started by 93Cobra, January 26, 2016, 12:13:53 PM

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MiWiAu

Quote from: Bklynite on January 26, 2017, 11:44:59 AM
I'll attempt to install a drain plug to the PTU.
And good write ups for that job?

Wait... a drain plug in the PTU or CAC/Intercooler? How'd we end up on PTU? LOL

DON'T attempt to drill a "weep hole" in the PTU. ;)


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Bklynite

Oh ok, I thought I could, thanks for the warning
Owe you a cold one MiWiAu & SHOdded.
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MiWiAu

Quote from: Bklynite on January 26, 2017, 05:16:20 PM
Oh ok, I thought I could, thanks for the warning
Owe you a cold one MiWiAu & SHOdded.

If you were actually talking about a PTU drain, it might be possible. I was confused since the topic changed from CAC to PTU.

I was just saying not to drill the weeping hole in your PTU, since you want to keep oil in that. (sarcasm, LOL)


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93Cobra

Quote from: Bklynite on January 26, 2017, 11:44:59 AM
Only time will tell if that was a bad thing to do, thanks for your inputs
I'll attempt to install a drain plug to the PTU.
And good write ups for that job?

You will be fine with tge weep hole.... I have had mine for a long time and all misfires have gone away. The weep hole is necessary since you never know when condensate will build and ne sucked up under acceleration. Sure it is nice to clean out the intercooler, but why do that? It doesn't solve the problem. The weep hole is allowing the intercooler to ALWAYS stay dry. 

93Cobra

Yes - I have not experienced the problems that I once had. The intercooler is venting out the crap before it blows out spark and misfire.

The weep hole is necessary since you never know when condensate builds. If you wait to clean it out, it's too late. The weep hole is self cleaning!

Bklynite

Just wanna add that after making that weep hole i havent had any problems either, i decided to remove the new Motorcraft coils and reinstall the ones that came with the vehicle when i started getting the Codes and sputtering i jumped on the Fl. Turnpike and opened it up to 80, 90, 110,110 mph for bout 6 miles without a hiccup and it idles and runs Just as smooth.
So far happy camper.
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metroplex

Where is the weep hole drilled? I didn't see any pics, so I thought I'd ask.
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FoMoCoSHO

Anybody thought about unfiltered air getting in the intake ?

I hear silica is great for engines....

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/89/silicon-engine-oil

66 Galaxie

I'm not a fan of weep holes but as I recall Volvo did have weep holes in intercooler on the 850s, S70s and V70s
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joe raptor

Can anyone point were to drill  the weep hole (pass or driver side)????. Thanks

ZSHO

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Quote from: joe raptor on February 04, 2017, 10:34:49 AM
Can anyone point were to drill  the weep hole (pass or driver side)????. Thanks
FWIW they usually drill a hole on the bottom (driver'side)of the intercooler AFAIK. Z
I would also mention that this procedure should be attempted at your own risk (rule) may apply IMHO.  Z


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Bklynite

@ joe raptor, i drilled the 1/16 hole at the very bottom of passenger sideside
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joe raptor

I did jack up the front of my car and removed all the plastic trims and my CAC is encased in hard plastic !!!!!!! .I saw the a/c condenser and the radiator but the CAC is surrounded  by this hard plastic box ! and after  a good amount of time to figure out how to get to it , I gave up !!! Does anyone have encounter this situation ?? Any ideas or solution of "how to "?

Ramairetransam

what about sucking the crap out of the intercooler. i think their is some instructions for doing that online.
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AJP turbo

Sounds like a fluid extractor is the way to go....maybe even use the dipstick in the charge pipe to even see if there is a reason to anything drastic
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