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    EGR System Questions

    My check engine light has come on again. It is scheduled to go to the dealer Monday morning. I have no driveability issues. I fear it may be the EGR valve again. The 3rd EGR was installed in my truck less than a month ago. The second one went in after a year of use. I know the usual...
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    Sat Radio Install via AUX

    Does anyone have a link to or a copy of Richard L. Ray's write up on the installation of a Sattelite radio via the PIE adapter? I just had to reformat my PC and did not back it up. Thanks in adavance AH:dizzy
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    Block Heater???

    We don't usually get temperatures below freezing, but lately it has been 2 - 3 deg. below freezing. At what temps would you reccomend plugging the truck in?
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    factory wheels with clear coat

    I have some scuffs on my factory 20" rims. They appear to be clear coated. Can you polish these with aluminum polish?
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    EGR again :(

    My EGR is being replaced as we speak. It was done last year at this time. My original one lasted 2 years. Does anyone know of anything I can do to stop this from happening? I know that excessive idling does it, but I have drastically reduced my idling time to almost zero. :dizzy
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    Power Tail Gate Lock

    Has anyone ever converted the tail gate lock to power? I just got a tonneau cover, and started locking my tailgate for the first time. I thought it may be cool to add a power lock switch to it, so that when I unlock my doors with my key fob, the tail gate unlocks too. If anyone has any...
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    Bilstein Levelling kit

    Has anyone put the new Bilstein kit on their truck? It seems to me that new, longer springs is a much better solution to level the front end, rather than spring spacers? Thinking about buying it for my truck, I'll also get the rear shocks done. Its always cheaper for me to buy from the...
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    4x4 hubs not disengaging

    Morning Ladies & Gents, My front end has recently stopped disengaging from 4 high. When I use the switch on the dash, it goes in to 4 wheel drive. When I switch it off, it doesn't disengage. This recently happened, and I didn't notice it until about 20km of travel on the freeway at about...
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    Question oil on boost tubes

    Why do i have oil on my boost tubes? When I was changing my air filter today (could they make it any harder to get at??) I noticed a small puddle of oil on the engine side of the filter housing. I went to my Ford dealer, and he told me that unless the truck throws a code, or has...
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    Question Smoke @ Idle

    When stopped at a light today I noticed smoke. It looked like normal diesel smoke, just that my truck has never smoked. I had the EGR valve replaced about 5000km ago. Any thoughts on what is causing it? and can it be fixed relatively cheaply? I would assume that it is from unburnt fuel...
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    Deep Cycle Batteries

    Well, Im sure this has been asked a million times, but what are your reccomendations for replacement batteries. I have been talked out of Optima's due to warranty up here in canada, and I heard that the vibration of the diesel is not good for them. I do a lot of work on my laptop running off...
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    dash vent on passenger side

    Has anyone removed this vent? The little plastic bit that controls movement of the vent has fallen off on the inside. I tried lightly prying it out, but began to mark the dash. Does anyone know how to take this one out? Do I have to unbolt this side of the dash? What about the air bag...
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    Alternator Toast

    I have just been informed by my mechanic that my alternator has packed it in. My truck has 64000 km on it. Seems a little early to me. Has anyone else had one go this early? Of course batteries are now toast. Those need to be replaced also. Has anyone added the second alternator, and...
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    Powerslot Rotors and Hawk Pads

    A little background... I use my truck to occasionally tow my Skidsteer. +/- 3 times a month. Total weight (incl. Trailer) 10000 lbs. My brakes are due for an upgrade. The dealer turned them about 30000 km ago, and now the pulsation is back. From researching the Forums I have come to the...
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    Factory Tow Command wiring diagram

    So, I had the TBC Fault error show up about 20k km ago. Took it to the dealer, and they couldnt find anything wrong. They reset the code and it has not come back since. I had someone elses trailer and the Brake Controller couldn't find the trailer. Took it in, they said it was a loose...
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    FX4 Leveling kit??

    Well, Since you've seen my new tires you can imagine how I feel about the low front end. So, I have been researching online about a levelling kit for my truck. I read at one of the manufacturers websites that because I have the factory Rancho lift package, I would not need longer shocks...
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    My new Boots

    Well, The Factory Goodyear's had had enough. 60000 km and they were toast. So went down to Les Schwab in Bellingham and picked up a new set of Toyo Open Country MT's. 275/60R20 A little bit louder, not much though. And way smoother ride than the Goodyears. The little expansion joints...
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    Towing Upgrades

    Hey guys, This has probably been asked before, but I couldn't find it. I am going to be using my bone stock 06 F350 for towing my skidsteer. The total trailer weight will be around 9500 lbs. I am wondering what would you all reccomend as necessary mods to the truck to keep everything...
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    Preview Bubble?

    Can anyone tell me why my preview bubble is gone? When I used to scroll over a thread a little window would pop up at my cursor with the beginning of the post. That doesn't happen anymore?:dunno
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    Sirius Mounts

    I'm wondering if anyone has seen a pod type mount for a Sirius Starmate radio. What I have in mind is a mount similar to what you get with the Edge programmer. Some sort of nice dash pod out of plastic or fiberglass. All I can find is custom mounts made at stereo shops, nothing mass...
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    Dead Fuel Gauge

    My fuel gauge just decided to quit working. I just filled up, and the fuel gauge is still on E, and the electronic display thinks the tank is empty too. Is the fuel gauge mechanical in the tank, or is it now some sort of electronic wizardry? I would like to know before calling my dealer and...
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    Speed Limited???

    Hey Guys n Gal's I was cruising on a freeway on the weekend and decided to floor it to see what top speed is like in my 06 PSD. When I hit 160 km/h I could have sworn I felt some sort of limiting device. I took my foot out of it cause not sure what that was. Does anyone know if these...
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    FX4 Stickers

    Does anyone have any tips on how to remove the FX4 stickers from my box? I would like to take them off, but am not sure what would be a same method of removing the glue. :thanks
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    Polishing 20in Rims

    I have an 06 f-350 with the 20in factory rims on it. I just had a tire repair and it looks like the clear coat on the rims is scratched. Does anyone know how or what product to use to polish these aluminum rims with a clear coat on them??? :thanks
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    Water Spots??

    First, I now have some water spots stained onto my paint. The truck is only a year old. Can anyone recommend a good cut polish or stain remover? Second, I now know that it is my household water that is causing it. We are on untreated water, and it is heavy in calcium etc. Can anyone...

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