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Title: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 12:42:58 PM: I was driving down hwy410 the other day and was coming up a small rise. The transmission downshifted and I heard a very loud pop and lost power. I pulled into a parking lot, raised the hood and found the pipe behind the power steering reservoir had blown off the fitting. I was able to reconnect the pipe and secure it with the hose clamp with the spring on it. It seems to be driving fine now, but what caused it? (Assume too much pressure) The pickup has never had an issue and it has approximately 77,000 miles on it.

Thanks
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 03, 2019, 12:47:00 PM: What’s the pipe for?🤔
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 03, 2019, 12:48:01 PM: @jackelope
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 03, 2019, 12:51:21 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on January 03, 2019, 12:47:00 PM
What’s the pipe for?🤔
The pipe was obviously for the power since when it popped off he lost all power....

:sry: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 03, 2019, 12:52:36 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on January 03, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on January 03, 2019, 12:47:00 PM
What’s the pipe for?🤔
The pipe was obviously for the power since when it popped off he lost all power....

:sry: :chuckle:

Geez I forgot all about those power pipes on power strokes.🤪
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2019, 12:54:03 PM: Charge air cooler tube blew off and you lost boost.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Woodchuck on January 03, 2019, 12:56:09 PM: My guess is a boost pipe that popped off. I would check to be sure no oil or coolant got on to the pipe making it easier to slide off, if not, replace with a Bodicker style clamp and cinch it down good. Take it back out and send it. :twocents:
P.S. check inside the pipe for oil as well.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2019, 01:00:20 PM: Ya...make sure the CAC tube isn't broke too. It's probably fine and just replace the clamp.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 01:02:05 PM: There was quite a bit of thick black oil on the tube
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2019, 01:02:49 PM: Quote from: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 01:02:05 PM
There was quite a bit of thick black oil on the tube

Probably normal soot buildup if it's on the inside of the tube.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2019, 01:05:30 PM: Is the truck stock or tuned? It's possible an over-boost situation could cause this. A stock truck wouldn't really do this without some other symptoms though.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 01:20:27 PM: Tuned. Here is a picture of the pipe that popped off. It was the end with the spring loaded clamp.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 01:22:19 PM: I really don’t get after it too much.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Bill W on January 03, 2019, 01:53:09 PM: Had the same thing happen to me on a trip back from Yellowstone 3 years ago. I was in a no cell service area.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Woodchuck on January 03, 2019, 02:06:27 PM: Quote from: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 01:22:19 PM
I really don’t get after it too much.
I would replace the clamp and then go lean on it to make sure it doesn't pop off again. If it does I suspect an overboost condition as jackelope mentioned.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 02:08:49 PM: What would cause an overboost condition?
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Woodchuck on January 03, 2019, 02:17:27 PM: Something like a waste gate not opening when it should. There are several things that can cause that.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2019, 02:34:08 PM: If you're running a boost gauge you can watch it and see if she's making too much boost.

Like Woodchuck said, get it cleaned up with a new clamp and go rally on it a little bit and make sure it stays together.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 02:55:43 PM: Ha! Go rally a 8000# rig! I will try it out, just wanted to make sure no damage could be done. I have driven it over 100 miles since it happened without any trouble. I have been pretty easy on it though.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: Woodchuck on January 03, 2019, 03:03:16 PM: Quote from: gutsnthegrass on January 03, 2019, 02:55:43 PM
Ha! Go rally a 8000# rig! I will year it out, just wanted to make sure no damage could be done. I have driven it over 100 miles since it happened without any trouble. I have been pretty easy on it though.
Sometimes, ya just gotta send it. :tup:
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: ridgefire on January 06, 2019, 05:43:26 PM: That happened to me before but tightened down said clamp and all is good. Hasn't happened in over a year now.
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: 2labs on January 07, 2019, 07:47:54 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on January 03, 2019, 12:52:36 PM
Quote from: BULLBLASTER on January 03, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on January 03, 2019, 12:47:00 PM
What’s the pipe for?🤔
The pipe was obviously for the power since when it popped off he lost all power....

:sry: :chuckle:

Pour some DEF on it?😬

Geez I forgot all about those power pipes on power strokes.🤪
Title: Re: 2012 F350 6.7 powerstroke issue
Post by: coachcw on January 09, 2019, 05:48:15 PM: 2012s are pretty smart , my guess is if it over boosted it would set a code. i've seen duramax blow them of with a tune and exhaust on top of intake . could be the clamp was just a bit loose. once they pop off clean and dry the tube and pipe with brake clean , a bit of oil will be a issue . I would also go around and check all the rest of the clamps too .