Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
Silicone CAC Boot Replacements for Ford Powerstroke Trucks
Aug 31st 2026
Factory Powerstroke intercooler/turbo boots take a beating from heat, oil vapor, boost pressure, clamp load, and just general use over the years. Eventually they swell, crack, soften, seep, or lose th
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Riffraff Diesel IPR Disassembly Tool for 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke
Aug 26th 2026
A bad-acting 7.3 Powerstroke IPR does not always need to be replaced. Many are simply contaminated with oil debris, varnish, or simply have worn seals. Most replaced IPR failures are really contaminat
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Riffraff Diesel Valve Spring Compressor Tool for 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstrokes
Aug 17th 2026
Valve spring work on a 7.3 Powerstroke is not hard because the job is complicated. It’s usually a job done with the heads off, and with a large specialized tool. But if the truck runs fine, taki
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Donaldson Blue vs. Motorcraft: Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Oil Filters
Aug 13th 2026
We sell both the Donaldson Blue DBL7405 and the OEM Motorcraft FL-1995-A for the 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke. Neither is a filter we’d hesitate to run. They’re just built with differen
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Riffraff/Eaton 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP JIC Lines - What's the real difference?
Aug 12th 2026
The factory 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP lines use quick-connect fittings at the cylinder heads and high-pressure oil pump. They worked, but after more than 20 years of heat, vibration, oil ex
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