Full How To: Replacing Rear 3.5 EcoBoost Turbo Coolant Fittings

Watch as we replace the rear turbo coolant feed line fittings

[@ATRS_eSports]

Incredible you were able to get to the rear fittings. Plenty of videos on pulling the turbo but all of them say it’s impossible to get to the fittings on the back of the block. I couldn’t find a mechanic in my area who would replace the fittings without pulling the motor. Great job!

[@swrvtech]

Thank you I appreciate it. All my research I couldn’t find any info at all just I just dove in and got it done and recorded so everyone can save time

[@atiaimesui2199]

13 gen 2015 f150 ecoboost, cylinder head block fitting was easy out of the wheel well

[@SFXD24]

They won't pull the motor for that. They lift the cab

[@jessepolitis4727]

This video gives me hope!

[@carsonwashburn1]

Thanks for this video. By far the best video out there showing the coolant fittings on the back of the engine.

[@swrvtech]

Thank you and I’m glad it helped. I searched up and down on info and could barely find any info at all so it was a good opportunity for me to learn and document the process!

[@punkrocker10115]

Just a tip, you can totally pull these through the passenger side wheel well with a pic a 19 mm and a little patience. Takes about an hour

[@jessiestarns2020]

@punkrocker10115 - could the driver's side be done the same way if the turbo/inner fender line were out?

[@punkrocker10115]

@@jessiestarns2020 If you take the wheel liner out on the passenger side, you can get to both of the line on the back of the block. Then all you have to do is pull the driver side off the turbo.

[@charlieschanel9203]

I can't seem to get at the driver side fitting? I got at the passenger side but the drivers side is way back there. How did you get at the drivers side? You take anything else out?

[@punkrocker10115]

@@charlieschanel9203 No, it took me a bit but, I did it mostly by feel. Only thing I took out was the passenger wheel well.

[@charlieschanel9203]

@punkrocker10115 you got some talent man, I struggled with the passenger side. The driver side I can't quite get my fat arm in far enough. Mind.you it is just up on stands

[@carsonwashburn1]

Using the trashcan as a table to lay on is a great idea. I always lay a blanket or two down as well to make it more comfortable.

[@swrvtech]

Makes everything easy when you’re comfortable lol

[@SpicyRok7482]

It never gets "comfortable", just less painful while reaching back & down behind the intake manifold, between the encroaching firewall & engine rear. Its a torture alley.

[@coope1192]

Great job man! Thanks for you recording this

[@swrvtech]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful.

[@drDoctorWood]

Thanks. I’m tackling this right now and this vid is perfect. 👍🏼

[@swrvtech]

You’re welcome I’m glad to be a help to others!

[@cheizaguirre5494]

How did it go?

[@swrvtech]

It went good for us!

[@stevenanderson6658]

It's crazy how many videos I've seen how many of these guys that don't pull the intake to make those fittings way easier to get to. I personally pulled the cab. I replaced all the lines and all fittings not just one or two of them.

[@swrvtech]

No need to do more work than is needed, also not in the budget at the time to do them all. I couldn’t find info on these so I posted them best way I found possible to do so.

[@punkrocker10115]

Why would you pull the cab? It's super easy to pull the passenger side wheel well and get to them that way. It only takes like an hour to do.

[@jghall00]

I heard you can get to the passenger side fitting by removing the vacuum pump, and the driver side by taking off the coolant crossover. You're much braver than me. I'm sending mine to the shop for manifold and coolant lines. Can't have it down for all the days this would take me.

[@swrvtech]

It can turn into a bigger job quick if you replace all of the fittings. Thankfully only the one line was leaking at the turbo and engine so I just replaced those to save time and money.

[@millenniumvlog6497]

Better off removing oil vacum pump, the well and use the long pick. With curve on the end. Glue a small make up mirror or any small one. I have two daughters so plenty of little mirrors😂 . to the fire wall . Pop the click with long pick with a curve on the end. and use 19 mm and 30 minutes if it’s your first time. Good luck to all.

[@user-ff2ws9rs1s]

I got the keeper clip of but am unable to pull the line. Any tips or tricks on how to get that VERY stuck line out would be AWESOME. Great video workin on this issue as I type this in.

[@swrvtech]

Sorry for the delay, it should wiggle right out as it’s just a sealing o ring, we’re you able to get it out?

[@MarkSchierling-jy6xz]

Do you have to loosen the one on the turbo, or can the back come out without doing that. Mine is stuck and can't seem to get it to wiggle out. Clip is out.

[@swrvtech]

@MarkSchierling-jy6xz I had the turbo side connection undone and was able to get the tube out. I would recommend replacing both for piece of mind

[@oxman1834]

I used a lady slipper to gently pull out! Requires no force

[@robertbruneau112]

Great job man!

[@swrvtech]

Thank you!

[@JM-rp9qf]

When you dropped the fitting I cried

[@swrvtech]

Can’t have anything nice lol

[@P.Rico13b]

A li'l patience.👍

[@glenncivale6824]

nice job! Do you feel like the job would be easier with the valve covers removed? I need to replace leaky covers and thought I'd also pull the intake and clean my intake valves. I have a driver side coolant pipe leaking at the rear. I tried a bottle of barrs leaks sealant and it did work temporarily. I'm thinking it may be easier with top of engine off to change out those fittings. thanks.

[@swrvtech]

Thank you and potentially but more likely for debris to fall into the heads I would think. I would replace your thermostat and flush the entire system once you change the fitting so you can get any of the remaining stop leak out of the system so hopefully it won’t block anything.

[@jeremyreid8465]

I have the intake off and yes it gave a lot more room. We borrowed a topside creeper also very helpful kinda like his trash can.

[@harleystreetglide1576]

Yeah the trash can is a great idea, much like doing it at night when nobody can bother you.

[@stuarthughes9796]

You just changed the fittings not the hoses also correct?

[@swrvtech]

That’s correct

[@tomkowal6552]

Did you only do the passenger side or were you able to get the one on the back of the block on driver side to without removing the turbo?

[@swrvtech]

I just replaced the other two fittings on the passenger side but I have not looked at the driver side fittings, the passenger side I was able to drop the starter down and the ac compressor and remove both pipes to the turbo and get the tube out and the new fittings in.

[@tomkowal6552]

Right on. Not looking forward to tackling this. Gotta getter done though. Been running straight water for a month. Losing a gallon everytime I drive lol Hopefully I can get that back fitting as that’s the leaker.

[@swrvtech]

@@tomkowal6552 hopefully it goes smooth for you and make sure you replace both fittings if not all 8 at the same time just for piece of mind and will save you on coolant down the road when the others start to leak.

[@danielmarjanovic9957]

I’m changing out the turbos on my f150. After I’m all done do I just add coolant to top it off where it was at and then run the truck with ac and heat to hear it up with the coolant cap off?

[@swrvtech]

Yessir, having the heat on also circulates the coolant through the heater to purge any air, once up to temp put the cap on safely and drive it around and then let it cool and check the level again

[@williamwilliams644]

Awesome

[@swrvtech]

Thank you!

[@ashleyevans9363]

Mine is a 2014 Is it the exact same setup as far as you know?

[@swrvtech]

It should be yes

[@JKevinWilson]

2014 has different hose configuration - they come up and over the intake. When I had to replace vacuum pump, videos made it look easy but they were all pre-2014. That’s when I realized the difference in hose configuration.

[@tm3471]

Did you have to remove vacuum pump

[@swrvtech]

No we did not

[@user-hz8mf4tu6x]

What is the year of your ecoboost?

[@swrvtech]

2015

[@TheLawlessGang]

how many miles on that engine

[@swrvtech]

Now it has about 152k on it

[@haydenfulkerson1607]

Where do you get the fittings?

[@swrvtech]

My local ford dealership had all of them in stock

[@c95carr1]

Make ford tough agin

[@jasonmccoy6052]

What year truck is it?

[@swrvtech]

15 expedition

[@jasonmccoy6052]

@SWRVTech Inc. for sure. I got a friend with a 17 f150 and hers is leaking from I belive that fitting but I think the fittings are different they bolt in the turbo instead of clip in like these.

[@swrvtech]

@@jasonmccoy6052 that I’m not sure I know my 17 f150 only has coolant lines and not coolant lines but it is a 2.7

[@SpicyRok7482]

Not a Pro...wears a conductive ring.

[@swrvtech]

We’ve never claimed to be a pro, just a technician. Also there are no open hot circuits in the area we were working in.

[@SpicyRok7482]

@@swrvtech Don't get ruffled. I never said you were Pro, but someone ELSE might see that & THINK. All it takes is ONCE...a life-changing event. Being a gun owner, I don't "play" w/guns either....or even go to bars to throw hatchets.