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  1. Muddy Bean

    Replacing my struts 208,000 miles

    This is some good info. I'll look into this. Thanks!
  2. Muddy Bean

    2016 3.5l Ecoboost ticking

    I have run with a weep hole for over 100,000 miles with zero issues. And I used to get multiple cylinder misfires like crazy.
  3. Muddy Bean

    Replacing my struts 208,000 miles

    To clarify, I don't have air suspension on my 2015 Limited. They are special struts called Nivomats that use hydraulic oil and special valving to automatically level. All self contained. As for how the truck has held up, it's been relatively low drama so far. I have replaced both turbos one at...
  4. Muddy Bean

    2015 Ford Expedition Performance Issue

    Likely coil packs or spark plugs. Have you connected a reader to see codes? It should have logged a code.
  5. Muddy Bean

    Replacing my struts 208,000 miles

    I have a '15 Limited EL with the Nivomat rears. I have 208,000 miles on my truck now and just recently hit an unseen dip at speed, left the pavement briefly and came down blowing one of my rear Nivomats. Literally. As in I split the steel tubing and burst the hydraulic oil out. Anyway, it's time...
  6. Muddy Bean

    Tuning Information - Livernois Motorsports

    Another vote for Adam at ZFG. He did my 93 oct race tune as well as my tow tune and the truck behaves like a different vehicle. I just blew my turbo and manifold and replaced them over the course of about a week and now with my boost back it’s really fun to drive again. Going to go catless and...
  7. Muddy Bean

    Disable CEL When Going Catless?

    Btw, seafoam treatments are not recommended for ecoboosts due to issues it can cause the turbos. So that’s not really an option anyway.
  8. Muddy Bean

    Disable CEL When Going Catless?

    I was getting codes before the turbo blew. They just came less often.
  9. Muddy Bean

    Disable CEL When Going Catless?

    When my turbos blew, they also blew copious amounts of oil into my exhaust. So much so that I’m now fighting CEL’s from the sensors in the exhaust and I’m certain my cats are done. They probably were already with almost 200,000 miles on my truck/Ecoboost. Since I’m only using my truck for off...
  10. Muddy Bean

    "Screech fart" noise on boost (medium to high)

    Yep. I promise you, without a doubt your exhaust manifold (mine was passenger side) warped and popped a stud. Super common. I just finished replacing my blown passenger side turbo, all gaskets, exhaust manifold, gasket and stud on my truck this past week. Quiet as a mouse now.
  11. Muddy Bean

    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Done!
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    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    so the project took on more days when I realized my jiffy tite fittings were leaking coolant. Tore turbo back out, replaced both the passenger side block fitting and line as well as the head fitting and line. Let’s just say, you never ever ever want to have to do this. It was a HUGE (and I’m...
  13. Muddy Bean

    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Got the broken stud out finally with a little welding. New gasket, manifold and turbo are back in a torqued down. All plumbing is returned. Going to pull pipes on intercooler and make sure it’s drained of oil/etc. Oil pan and filter contain no noticeable metal thankfully. Once coolant and oil...
  14. Muddy Bean

    Where is coolant drain Ecoboost Expedition?

    Since I’m replacing my turbo this week I wanted to update this thread with a couple photos showing where the coolant drain is on the 3rd gen Ecoboost Expedition. Passenger side. Likely not super accessible from side once wheel liner is back in.
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    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

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    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Got the older turbo out. Tons of play in the bearing. Impeller fins damaged of course. Manifold is indeed warped and one of the studs is broken (I expected this) so I’m replacing the manifold as soon as I get the old one off and the broken stud drilled and tapped. I have worked a couple half...
  17. Muddy Bean

    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Jeff, I have looked into aftermarket and larger turbos. My only issue is that it really does require other follow-up like a major tune overhaul, and other engine bits to make them actually useful and the turbo price goes from $500 to $2000 per side so I just can't justify it in my family...
  18. Muddy Bean

    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Yeah, Lubed? seriously? Fix the censoring issues. Tune has been truly wonderful. To the point that even if it reduces the life of my turbos, it's worth it for the extra power, and all around drivability. I have been driving a Toyota Sienna since my truck is in my shop on jacks and I miss the...
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    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Thanks guys. I spoke with a friend who is a Ford tech and he said they change turbos all the time on these with minute bits of flake in the intake. He said to drop the pan, if it’s clean, then flush the system and run it. Jeff, the smoke was definitely oil entering the exhaust (the turbine is...
  20. Muddy Bean

    Blown turbo. How much metal shavings is too much?

    Haven't been on here in a long time as I've had a lot of trouble-free miles with my 2015 Limited EL. Quick synopsis: Bought truck with 50k on it. Blew drivers turbo at 100,000 miles. Replaced under warranty. Current ODO: 193K. Just blew passenger turbo. Fins are damaged. Minute amount of...
  21. Muddy Bean

    Which Tune? MPT vs Livernois vs 5 Star vs Unleashed

    LokiWolf might want to chime in here. I know that Adam has an ethanol blend calculator on his site https://www.tunedbyzfgracing.com/ethanol-calculator. I’m not tuning to the point of needing ethanol blends because I travel constantly and don’t always find it. Sent from my iPhone using...
  22. Muddy Bean

    P144C code

    Replaced the valve entirely with a new one. Problem solved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  23. Muddy Bean

    Which Tune? MPT vs Livernois vs 5 Star vs Unleashed

    So I’m currently on rev 6 of my performance tune. For some reason the truck is eliminating boost above 5000rpm. Trying to sort out why. Also I’m getting a bit of chattering whistle on acceleration and can’t figure out what is causing that. This was occurring before I commenced tuning so I’ll...
  24. Muddy Bean

    Best programmer / tuner & throttle sensitivity booster ?

    If you’re serious about tuning, get a legitimate custom tune from a reputable tuner. I’m in the process of doing this right now and it will actually make an incomparable difference. I’m using ZFG racing along with an HP tuners tune box. Way way more than a pedal box. Sent from my iPhone using...
  25. Muddy Bean

    Cricket sound when accelerating

    Mine does this too. I thought it was either the wastegate valve fluttering or maybe a boost leak. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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