“If your Ford isn’t leaking oil, it’s time to add more oil.” It’s a common saying, and as far as we’re concerned, it’s false. At least for the 7.3 HPOP. Leaks from the high pressure oil system are com

If a 1999–2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke is leaving oil in the valley, one of the first suspects is the high-pressure oil (HPOP) hose and its STC quick-connect fittings. The upgraded Riffraff HPOP JIC line

The factory 7.3 Powerstroke intake plenums are thin stamped metal, and the intake mouths can bend from clamp pressure. Once that happens, the truck can develop boost leaks at the boots or plenum seal—

Arguably one of the most complex parts on a 7.3. Just about everything runs through the front timing cover or heavily relies on it doing its job correctly. The OE front cover has done its job amazingl

ARP head studs are one of the most common reliability upgrades for Ford Powerstroke diesel engines because they increase cylinder head clamping force. More clamping force helps keep the head gasket se

Believe it or not, rebuilding turbochargers is fairly easy and can be done with simple tools. We'll show you how, on a GTP38 turbo used in the 7.3 Powerstroke trucks from 1999.5 to 2003. These instruc

If you're running a Late 1999-2003 truck with the 7.3 L Powerstroke, the standard upper radiator hose design is far from ideal — it snakes right through the serpentine-belt circuit, forcing you to dra

The 7.3L and 6.0L Power Stroke engines are somewhat unique in that they use oil pressure to run their fuel injection systems. The system was created with a joint venture between Caterpillar and Intern

If you’ve owned a 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke long enough to do a few fuel filters, you’ve probably met the factory fuel bowl cap in its natural habitat: tired, stripped out, and one bad day away from l

With so many options for up pipe replacements out there, it’s overdue to discuss what's what. We’ve seen them all; some are quality, some are not. We’ve seen all the issues, and we’ve designed our 7.3

Determining the intercooler flange size is required before ordering your Riffraff Diesel Intercooler Boots. The intercoolers have different configurations, so you must verify the size prior to orderin

On a 20+ year old 7.3, the harness usually doesn’t “die” all at once. It fails the annoying way: intermittent faults, weird codes, random driveability issues, and electrical gremlins that disappear th

Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/Fuel%20Line%20SS%20Braided%20Hose%20Kit%20-%207.3L%2099-03.pdf Product Link: https://www.riffraffdiesel.

The 6.0L Powerstroke can tow extremely well, when it’s healthy. The problem is that towing exposes every weak link. Heat climbs, boost demand increases, fuel demand goes up, and the high-pressure oil

Removing and reinstalling the HPOP on the 7.3L Powerstroke can cause headaches for many. The mounting bolts are threaded into the aluminum front cover, and well, the threads aren’t exactly the stronge

The 7.3L Power Stroke’s HEUI system runs on high-pressure oil, and the Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) controlls how much oil the HPOP actually sends to the injectors. When the IPR is happy, the tr

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 exposure

Good clean oil is extremely important to a 7.3L. Moreso than for most other engines. That's because the oil is used differently than with most other engines. The 7.3L injection system is more like a h

Oil pressure is everything for a 7.3L. One of the most common questions we get asked is related to how to test the High Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) on a 7.3L Powerstroke. We say related to, because the h

Required Parts: Garrett TP38 Journal Bearing Rebuild Kit 94.5-97 (472617-0000) Borg Warner Anti-Surge Compressor Wheel (Optional) (170293) Riffraff Diesel Billet Compressor Wheel (Optional upgrade ov