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  1. KRISTOLSON

    Need some help please

    did they do the injector buzz test? even if they drove it into the shop, then did the test, it is not a cold test.
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    Need some help please

    These trucks always have a little bit of a rough cold start/a little white smoke when it gets colder outside. If you feel it is really bad, I would take it back to the shop, have them keep it overnight, and run an injector buzz test when it is COLD. The buzz test is an advanced diagnostic...
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    carrier bearing holder

    That is exactly what I wanted! awesome
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    Steering box gear mesh

    Update OK here is the scoop- I could just barely get a wrench on the nut from underneath the truck, there is a big ass radiator hose in the way on my '05, and I had very little control over my adjustments I was making from there. The box is VERY accessible if you remove the fender liner. The...
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    Question Texas Info Needed!

    Yes definitely, a store could have popped up there, I am just letting you know where my detective work is pointing:watchout
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    Question Texas Info Needed!

    I used google maps to do a street view for the address listed (1108 Hillside Oaks, Bulverde, TX 78163), doesn't look like there is a store there, just residentials. Must be a home based online only business? Not all bad, but expect the items to be drop shipped from the manufacturer.(longer...
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    brake light ?

    If I was buying it locally, I would have no problem buying a reman one, but if I was ordering it online I would try find a new one. It is a lot easier to take back a part to a store in town than it is to ship it back, and I have had quite a few reman parts be doa over the years, especially brake...
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    Steering box gear mesh

    haha yes...ball joints**
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    Steering box gear mesh

    Adjusting the mesh can get rid of some "play" in the steering wheel, as long as your balls joints and everything are in good shape. Ford's procedure is to loosen the jamb nut, (nut and set screw combination on top of the box) turn in the set screw till snug(not tight) then back off 1/16th of a...
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    Steering box gear mesh

    I am sitting in my shop at work, with absolutely nothing to do. I think I want to adjust the gear mesh on my steering box. I understand the process, but does anyone know the best way to attack it? Take the airbox out? Fender liner out? Thanks
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    This guy is REALLY ready for the fishing opener.

    I know, probably a dealer transfer or something, but I thought it was pretty cool to see an old f150 pulling a fifth wheel with a boat and trailer on top of it, as well as a boat and trailer in tow behind it.:D
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    egr-less

    Haha I could live with that....but a CEL on all the time would drive me crazy. My probe had an intermittent cel with no apparent cause from the day i got it new. same thing everytime. cylinder missfire or something like that. After chasing it around and the ford shop throwing parts at it to no...
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    egr-less

    still no CEL?
  14. KRISTOLSON

    How to track source of inop analog turbo gauge

    I would bet the line is kinked or restricted somewhere. You could pull the line off the manifold or charge pipe, wherever it is tapped in, and disconnect the guage on the other side, and try to blow air through with a compressor. If worse comes to worse, you can always try blow through it with...
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    brake light ?

    X2.... I think the fluid is low. I would bet the reservoir is just low enough that when the master cylinder makes its stroke, it pulls the level down enough to make the light go on. Then when you release the pedal, fluid returns, and the light goes off.
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    newbie here-need some help please

    so they told you your truck was the last year that used that particular part, however the part number they gave you, 05 was the first year of that particular part? doesn't make a lot of sense to me. or did they say it was the first year to use it? I think you would be fine getting the 05-07 but...
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    newbie here-need some help please

    I am not sure about that. If there were changes they would have to be minor, but lord knows they cant work on it unless it is exact....LOL
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    FYI Motorcraft Synthetic 5W-40 Engine Oil

    For that price ($33 for 5quarts) you could buy Amsoil or Mobil 1, two of the best premium full synthetic oils.
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    newbie here-need some help please

    Well, either way, I will BET YOU MONEY, even when you put the stock intake back on, you are going to still have the CEL and the EGR fault code. Then what is this ford dealer going to say? You may very well get another get rid of you excuse, and you are out a couple hundred you could have put...
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    newbie here-need some help please

    He is not getting an MAF fault.....? It is an egr code, right? This happens all the time, a dealer tries to fix it once, then when they cant get it, tell you it is aftermarket parts. sounds to me like there is something deeper that is being overlooked. Did they pull out the egr cooler and check...
  21. KRISTOLSON

    pillar pods?

    I found some clearance ones here:Dakota Digital - digital instrumentation and accessories automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts. also their instrumentation is really cool.
  22. KRISTOLSON

    newbie here-need some help please

    I would go get your deductible back and take your truck to a different dealer. Some places have trained mechanics to deal with powerstrokes and some don't. This sounds like one that does not. The intake should have absolutely nothing to do with the egr malfunction. I would be pretty pissed if a...
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    generator

    northern tool and equip(used to be northern hydraulic) has a great selection of generators and in my experience have always been the best priced when looking for anything with a smalll engine attatched. If you don't have one near you they do mail order as well. (very decent shipping) They have...
  24. KRISTOLSON

    Vista is pissing me off

    have you installed service pack 1 yet for vista? this will solve a ton of problems.
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    Converter locking question

    I already pm'd this info to howieE, but doing some research, the newer 5r110 tranny cannot be jumpered into locking the torque converter. The consensus with all the people I asked was that the tranny will go into fault/limp mode if you try to do this. There are a couple of tuners that will...

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