Blowing out IWE vacuum lines on 2006 FX4 5.4
01-24-2016, 10:27 AM
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Blowing out IWE vacuum lines on 2006 FX4 5.4
I've been searching, but haven't found the exact way that I should blow out my IWE vac lines. I obviously need to disconnect them from the solenoid behind the battery, but anywhere else? Then do I just disconnect the lines at the IWE and blow compressed air through each side?
I just replaced both IWEs and want to make sure there is no moisture in the lines
I just replaced both IWEs and want to make sure there is no moisture in the lines
01-25-2016, 06:48 AM
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Mark
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And if you do not have the new IWE solenoid with the rain hood...I would buy one.
01-26-2016, 07:29 AM
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So I need to also disconnect the check valves as well when blowing the lines out?
I replaced the solenoid with the new style before doing anything else, hoping that would fix my issue, but it didn't. So yeah, I already have the updated part.
I replaced the solenoid with the new style before doing anything else, hoping that would fix my issue, but it didn't. So yeah, I already have the updated part.
01-26-2016, 07:56 AM
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Mark
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Yes...the check valves are a one way valve that prevents the loss of vacuum produced during normal operations.. what is your Issue ?
01-26-2016, 10:38 AM
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Well, my 4WD just recently stopped working and I was getting grinding/screeching from the front the first few miles in the morning.
After doing research, it sounded like something to do with the IWEs. I changed the solenoid behind the battery to the new style and the problem was still there. So I ended up changing out both IWEs, which solved my problems (no screeching/grinding and 4WD now works).
But, there was definitely moisture in the old IWEs. Although, the lines seemed pretty dry. At the time, I had no other choice but to hook up the vac line to the IWEs and drive, as I needed my truck for work. I am now looking to blow out my vac lines as a precaution, hoping no moisture/crap already made it in to my new IWEs
So, I just want to make sure I disconnect all of the proper items and blow air in to the proper locations before I start making more issues for myself.
After doing research, it sounded like something to do with the IWEs. I changed the solenoid behind the battery to the new style and the problem was still there. So I ended up changing out both IWEs, which solved my problems (no screeching/grinding and 4WD now works).
But, there was definitely moisture in the old IWEs. Although, the lines seemed pretty dry. At the time, I had no other choice but to hook up the vac line to the IWEs and drive, as I needed my truck for work. I am now looking to blow out my vac lines as a precaution, hoping no moisture/crap already made it in to my new IWEs
So, I just want to make sure I disconnect all of the proper items and blow air in to the proper locations before I start making more issues for myself.
01-26-2016, 02:49 PM
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Mark
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so...now that you have the new IWE solenoid with the rain hood I doubt you will get water in the lines again.