2010 Taurus SHO TT Replacement in Garage

SierraTBD · July 30, 2018, 11:17:21 AM

I'm very confident I can replace both turbos in my garage but just wanted some encouragement (hopefully). I know the rear sub-frame will need to be lowered slightly if I can't find patience. What else should I expect? Thank you and much appreciated!

geophb · July 30, 2018, 11:58:16 AM

I cant comment on the rear turbo but I did the front one. simple hand tools. I pulled bumper, fans, rad/intercooler(comes out as one) then there was all kinds of room -> way easier than it sounds lol. But you may only need to pull fans. Don't over bend the flex joint on the downpipes cuz they will break.

New turbo did not have mounting brackets, updated design?. seems like alot of stress on a sheet metal manifold?

StealBlueSho · July 30, 2018, 12:16:27 PM

Quote from: geophb on July 30, 2018, 11:58:16 AM
I cant comment on the rear turbo but I did the front one. simple hand tools. I pulled bumper, fans, rad/intercooler(comes out as one) then there was all kinds of room -> way easier than it sounds lol. But you may only need to pull fans. Don't over bend the flex joint on the downpipes cuz they will break.

New turbo did not have mounting brackets, updated design?. seems like alot of stress on a sheet metal manifold?

Yes, they updated the design and the newer turbos don't have mouting brackets... the cast iron manifolds will hold them fine.

geophb · July 30, 2018, 12:23:09 PM

Quote from: StealBlueSho on July 30, 2018, 12:16:27 PM
Quote from: geophb on July 30, 2018, 11:58:16 AM
I cant comment on the rear turbo but I did the front one. simple hand tools. I pulled bumper, fans, rad/intercooler(comes out as one) then there was all kinds of room -> way easier than it sounds lol. But you may only need to pull fans. Don't over bend the flex joint on the downpipes cuz they will break.

New turbo did not have mounting brackets, updated design?. seems like alot of stress on a sheet metal manifold?

Yes, they updated the design and the newer turbos don't have mouting brackets... the cast iron manifolds will hold them fine.

I honestly don't think there cast, which is why i was wondering. It looked like sheetmetal to me

bpd1151 · July 30, 2018, 12:48:26 PM

FWIW. . . . .

SHOdded · July 30, 2018, 02:16:49 PM

Throwdown with Mike K. Now playing.

glock-coma · July 30, 2018, 03:04:17 PM

When I replaced my ptu it also called to lower the sub frame for removal.

I just removed the lower front engine
Mount(dog bone ) and used a ratchet strap to pull the engine forward towards the radiator.

This is the bracket, you can see the bolt compared to where it's supposed to mount.

StealBlueSho · July 30, 2018, 04:38:25 PM

Quote from: SHOdded on July 30, 2018, 02:16:49 PM
Throwdown with Mike K. Now playing.

Negative...they feel like cast iron to me so I just assumed they were along with the rough exterior and rusting... but I defer to Mikes post.. Stainless Steel/Steel it is... lol

bpd1151 · July 30, 2018, 04:56:10 PM

You know what they say when one ASSumes there BJ.

LOL. ****Snickers.

Love you dumpling.

6500rpm · July 30, 2018, 05:37:30 PM

Sooo, are there two different exhaust manifold designs? I seem to recall some reports of the inner wall on the design that Mike has pictured may be prone to degrading/flaking and taking the turbo's out. If that's true it might be worth taking a good look any time you're in that area of the engine.

SierraTBD · July 30, 2018, 09:13:58 PM

First of all, thank you to everyone who replied

I am new to the Ecoboost world coming from the diesel community. Belonging to DieselPlace.com I certainly appreciate the wisdom that exists in members of forums like this one.

Sounds like the rear does not need much more clearance to be removed.

StealBlueSho · July 30, 2018, 10:57:07 PM

Quote from: bpd1151 on July 30, 2018, 04:56:10 PM
You know what they say when one ASSumes there BJ.

LOL. ****Snickers.

Love you dumpling.

Ha! Just to throw some oil in the mix (can't make dumplings without it) this article... which is fantastic also had LME calling out the manifolds as cast-iron....

https://www.fordnxt.com/tech-stories/engine/ecoboost-build-600-plus-horsepower-from-a-livernois-built-3-5-v6/

Wonder if that is your motor in the article?

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StealBlueSho · July 30, 2018, 10:58:17 PM

Quote from: SierraTBD on July 30, 2018, 09:13:58 PM
First of all, thank you to everyone who replied I am new to the Ecoboost world coming from the diesel community. Belonging to DieselPlace.com I certainly appreciate the wisdom that exists in members of forums like this one.

Sounds like the rear does not need much more clearance to be removed.

The front is reported as easy. The rear is a PIA from those that have done it from a creeper...

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SHOdded · July 31, 2018, 02:35:52 AM

Quote from: StealBlueSho on July 30, 2018, 10:57:07 PM
Ha! Just to throw some oil in the mix (can't make dumplings without it) this article... which is fantastic also had LME calling out the manifolds as cast-iron....

https://www.fordnxt.com/tech-stories/engine/ecoboost-build-600-plus-horsepower-from-a-livernois-built-3-5-v6/

Wonder if that is your motor in the article?

This would be correct in an F150 application. Their manifolds are different from the transverse applications.
https://www.brewcityboost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crp-manifolds-2011-2012.pdf

SierraTBD · July 31, 2018, 05:35:16 AM

Quote from: StealBlueSho on July 30, 2018, 10:58:17 PM
Quote from: SierraTBD on July 30, 2018, 09:13:58 PM
First of all, thank you to everyone who replied I am new to the Ecoboost world coming from the diesel community. Belonging to DieselPlace.com I certainly appreciate the wisdom that exists in members of forums like this one.

Sounds like the rear does not need much more clearance to be removed.

The front is reported as easy. The rear is a PIA from those that have done it from a creeper...

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A PIA for sure but definitely still doable right?