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  1. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Currently have a mandrel bent crossover from CDD curing in the BBQ! Wife's out of town, but it won't fit in the oven... Using DEI HI-Temp coating... 2 more coats to go. Cheers!
  2. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    For the Y-pipe I was a little better prepared. I've done a few jobs welding cast over the years. So I broke out some Jupiter Rod left over from an old job and buttered the top before attaching a V-band flange. Here it sits after a full night of being buried in the sand (After full pre-heat and...
  3. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    This was a learning experience for me. I've welded lots of materials, but never stainless that required a back-purge. Bought some materials and set up my argon regulator with a second outlet to feed the purge hose. Don't laugh too hard. This was my first ever attempt; if it fails I will build...
  4. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    It would seem that someone could "build up" the collector with "cast friendly" weld. Of course, I thought of that AFTER going all in and building a new up-pipe!
  5. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I really think a copper solution could be found that is less expensive than any miracle goops. Could be made in a simple hydraulic press.
  6. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I wonder if the pinched oem downpipe plays into this by adding backpressure on the joint. I’m going to build a new up-pipe. Installed head studs yesterday. That was fun.
  7. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Me too man. Me too. Good news is that it doesn’t make pulling it apart a pain. Y-Pipe dropped right out with a little twist. Time to get serious with the up-pipe and the down-pipe! This is ridiculous: Pinched off.
  8. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Well bad news guys. We took the truck out last weekend and it did really well. Highest pass we went over was 10,750 ft asl. Boost was still good. I crawled under the truck today to look at the seal and it is leaking again.
  9. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Great idea on the vacuum bagging! The package says good for one year if kept refrigerated. Update from our trip this weekend: Had a great time soaking in the hot springs and hanging out with the best people. Truck ran phenomenal! Now the best running IDI that I have driven. Amazing what a...
  10. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I could not find a smaller quantity; I used maybe 3.5 oz guessing by how far the gun pushed the end up the tube. If someone is ready and willing to give this a try and keep us all updated on how it works out long term I’ll send what I have left over for just the shipping costs. The more data...
  11. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Took the truck around the block. Now hitting 8.4psi, so better. The real story is how quickly it more builds boost and its at much lower rpm; before it was only boosting at 2000 rpm and up. Now it will start building boost as low as 1400 rpm. The big question is going to be the longevity of the...
  12. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I have not been able to drive it yet for 2 reasons. One is that I got a case of “while I’m at its” and tore a few things apart. Then my irrigation line decided to rupture and that work sadly took priority over the truck. Hopefully I can get it back together in the next few days after work.
  13. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Yes, I wire wheeled inside and out, then sprayed a bit of phosphoric acid up in there to address the rust; then rinse that out and wipe it all clean with acetone prior to applying the 8875-Thin. The Thin is very thick and sticks well. Used rubber gloves to spread it around the inside of the...
  14. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Here’s what it looks like post-cure: It almost looks like someone welded it!!
  15. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Just back from the heat cure. Wastegate wired open I drove around the backroads for about an hour. Had my camper on. Temperature ranged widely from 300-800F but not real consistent. Kept the rpm under 2000. Decided to get on a highway; much better. I was able to get up to 70 without too much...
  16. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I sent this to pic my buddy and he said it looked like I dipped it in cow poo… So guess we can call this the poo-pipe mod or something like that.
  17. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    To answer my own question. It turned out to be easier to pull the passenger side manifold. This is what winning looks like:
  18. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I don’t know if ATS and Ford would have made these slip joints if welding would work?? I’m hoping the Deacon is half the magic they claim.
  19. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Very cool! Since you’ve done it so many times… Maybe you could answer this question; I have my crossover pipe out and the y-pipe nuts off - it’s loose, but I can’t get it to clear the exhaust manifold studs and drop. Do I need to remove the studs or is there another trick? Does the turbo need...
  20. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    No, but Fastenall is the kind of place that would have good industrial grade materials. I’ll scope it out. Thanks.
  21. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    My plan is to wire the wastegate open. Idle it for a while, then drive it around while monitoring EGTs until it’s fully cured.
  22. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Deacon 8875 info sheet
  23. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Well, after lots of looking I found an industrial product that just might be the ticket to fixing these leaky downpipes. Highest temperature rating for any RTV product I found was 750F. I think that it will work for a little while, but we know these joints are seeing 1200F and maybe more at...
  24. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    I was hoping to this thread might shed some light on wether or not someone has tried the copper o-ring/gasket or even brazing a soft material to the bell of the y-pipe. Lots of guys have run up against this and most are more clever than me. The collective knowledge here about IDIs is astounding...
  25. ocnorb

    Dreaded ATS OEM Turbo Up-pipe slip joint leak has killed my boost 2022 edition.

    Many of the threads I read indicated that the RTV often failed; has anyone had it work for 20k+ miles?

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