Weep hole in CAC - issues fixed

[93Cobra]

After all the issues I have had, I drilled the weep hole in the CAC. Got a ton of oil and water out of it, and have been driving it pretty hard since to clean it out. Drivability issue is gone and it definitely 'feels' stronger. I am glad that I did this.

 

[SHOdded]

Did you install a plug or leave it open?  Keep us updated ...

 

[93Cobra]

It's open.

 

[BlueSHO]

After all the issues I have had, I drilled the weep hole in the CAC. Got a ton of oil and water out of it, and have been driving it pretty hard since to clean it out. Drivability issue is gone and it definitely 'feels' stronger. I am glad that I did this.

Do you have a picture where you did this?

 

[93Cobra]

I didn't get a picture while I was in there, but will try to get somethings for you. I was amazed at how much it puked out.

 

[BlueSHO]

I didn't get a picture while I was in there, but will try to get somethings for you. I was amazed at how much it puked out.

Thanks. This mod is new to me

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[glock-coma]

It's open.

So where does all this fluid leak out.
Does it just blow out onto the lower splash deflector and under the car ?
I imagine this would make a mess of the subframe and lower engine.

 

[ajpturbo]

It's open.

So where does all this fluid leak out.
Does it just blow out onto the lower splash deflector and under the car ?
I imagine this would make a mess of the subframe and lower engine.

Who cares if it makes a mess...automatic rust protection...and boost leaks are cool lol

 

[makoskey]

Why would you create a boost leak to fix an issue with fluid buildup?

This is by far the dumbest thing i have heard to give an idea to a regular Joe who knows little about forced induction engines.

 

[cror1]

Why not attach a catch can, under that hole, to keep the system leak free, and for easier maintenance. Or  simply put a plug.

 

[ZSHO]

I would just simply add a Drain plug,the same as the Radiator has.  Z          http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/taurus/foaz8115a/2013-year/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/cooling-system-cat/radiator-and-components-scat/?part_name=radiator-drain-plug  Great to hear you finally resolved your issues thats what counts.  Z

 

[r1crusher]

How about this...

Or...

 

[Vortech347]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

 

[ajpturbo]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

The air hasn't been metered at that point...Not a vacuum leak but a boost leak. Luckily for the fools who do this,  the car meters the air via the MAP sensor for primary fueling...It's the only reason this mod works without throwing things out of whack.....No holes in my pressurized system though.

 

[makoskey]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

The air hasn't been metered at that point...Not a vacuum leak but a boost leak. Luckily for the fools who do this,  the car meters the air via the MAP sensor for primary fueling...It's the only reason this mod works without throwing things out of whack.....No holes in my pressurized system though.

I do realize that but even a 1/4 inch hole AFTER the air filter and at the lowest part of the inter-cooler you are just asking for trouble. @ 10K in dusty situations or in high water area and that little weep hole will destroy your engine.

People that do this need to realize that just drilling a hole on the lower part of the inter-cooler is not a very bright idea.

 

[Vortech347]

Why in the hell would you drill a hole in your intercooler? You're now venting out un measured air and causing a vacuum leak.

The air hasn't been metered at that point...Not a vacuum leak but a boost leak. Luckily for the fools who do this,  the car meters the air via the MAP sensor for primary fueling...It's the only reason this mod works without throwing things out of whack.....No holes in my pressurized system though.

That's right I forgot, I'm so used to tuning my ancient MAF cars.

 

[Rodsmith]

Anything wrong with drilling a hole in the inter-cooler and thread a bolt in there, then remove it every two months on a dry day drive for 20 miles then screw the bolt back in.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

 

[Vortech347]

Drilling a hole through a part in the intake track is nuts.  You'll never properly remove all the metal shavings. 

 

[ZSHO]

Anything wrong with drilling a hole in the inter-cooler and thread a bolt in there, then remove it every two months on a dry day drive for 20 miles then screw the bolt back in.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

I would just invest in a good suction type air compressor and have her suck it out while the front drivers side is elevated,had mine performed at the dealer for free,found roughly half an inch of oil and h20 mixture inside.  Z    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urMO7Z5d02k

 

[f8tlSHO]

Checked mine... Not a drop at 62k miles...


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