firehawk

I just got back from a 1500 mile round trip towing my 5th wheel. I didnt think I got the truck very hot just hit 1400 on the EGT gauge a couple of times going over a few passes. I got fuel today and opened the hood to check fluids and the heat shield on the exhaust and the turbo look like I had them anodized a yelowish gold color. Is this normal??

AH64ID

Yes... My dads 06 is that way.. he used to hit 1400* towing... My 05 isn't that way, but the PO never towed very hard in the 10K he had on it and I have had a Smarty Jr since day one...

zuki_dan

Yes that is the clear coat changing color from the heat of the exhaust.

firehawk

Thanks, I just wanted t be sure. I towed the same 5th wheel with my '99 and didnt remember seeing that color. It just very slightly blued.

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Hey. Maybe you just found the hidden treasure. I'd yank that think outa there and see if you can get several hundered bucks an ounce for it. A nugget the size of a turbo outa make a nice retirement.