6.5l TD engine valley clean up q

[rcamacho]

I need to clean up the valley to remove an accumulation of sand and clear the drain. Also need to validate the IP and feed hoses are no longer leaking (hoses and IP lines were loose).

Q:
Access is really limited even with the intake tube removed. What’s the best way to gain access?
Contemplating removing the turbo to gain access from the passenger compartment.


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[Barrman]

Removing the turbo from the valley exposes the oil feed and drain lines. Keep them clean and dry in your cleaning.

 

[rcamacho]

I was able to get a vacuum hose nozzle into the valley and clean out a few lbs of diesel laden sand. Much more cleaning is needed but it’s a start.


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[Retiredwarhorses]

I was able to get a vacuum hose nozzle into the valley and clean out a few lbs of diesel laden sand. Much more cleaning is needed but it’s a start.


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pressure washer…..

 

[rcamacho]

pressure washer…..

Yep.
I hear the IP has to be cold else it may lock up with washing?


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[Retiredwarhorses]

Yep.
I hear the IP has to be cold else it may lock up with washing?


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huh? must be some internet hog wash…

 

[rcamacho]

Finished cleaning up the valley today. 80% done with flexible shop vac nozzle. The rest with simple green and a careful pressure wash.


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[rcamacho]

Back cleaned the drain tube from the side of the block. Used safety wire, pipe cleaners and air.


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[rcamacho]

Still can’t quite get a view of the drain from the top of the engine with the turbo in place. If anyone has a good link to a picture of the valley side of the drain that would be appreciated


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[nairb]

Heres a plugged drain on a non-turbo 6.5 if it helps:

 

[rcamacho]

Good news confirmed no leaks from the IP after some extended driving. Looks like I have leaks from the RT return lines which I have not yet serviced.

Additionally #3 injector appears to be leaking from the main body. I’ll validate that and rebuild or replace.


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