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    Front End Anatomy Question

    Great thread on steering safety and possible causes.;tu;tu;tu What is the name of the part that the tie rod(?) or steering stabilizer(?) are mounted to on the front axle shaft, near the front hub. At first glance it appeared that this mount was just bolted on, but closer inspection I found...
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    Where to find a Hydrostatic Cooler?

    Or should I call it a Power steering fluid cooler? Finally got my truck back after 3 weeks Hiatus with a 6.0L mechanic and it now roars! Anyways, planning a trip to the Rockies and want to make sure my brakes don't fail, so I need to put a fluid cooler back on. The old one Burst and...
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    Scan Tool Arrived! Now where do I start

    Ok, I ordered an AutoEnginuity Scan Tool on Dave B. recommendation and I love it! I was anxious to use it so I skipped the manual after getting the software on my Laptop and plugged it in. Now that I downloaded the data I want to know what steps I should take to make sense of all the...
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    Ford 6.0 VGT Turbo Removal?

    How involved is it to pull the VGT Turbo? Is it worth pulling it and cleaning it to help with sticking vanes?
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    Trouble with my 6.0 - Help:dunno

    Hi All, I am so frustrated with my 04 F350 6.0L 135K Miles I am wondering if its worth have the whole engine pulled and a 5.9 put in! What I have done: When cold had trouble starting unless plugged in. even at temps like 30F. I have replaced both batteries, starter, and rebuilt the...
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    Smoking and Rough Start, Sluggish, No power

    2004 F350 6.0 4x4 138,000miles according to OD automatic Help, This is my first Diesel and as much as I like my big truck, it is having big problems. Engine starts rough, even when plugged it is noisy. when below 30F and not plugged engine fires on 2 or 3 cyclinders, maybe(how to I...
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    Whats Included in a Trailer package?

    HI Guys, What exactly is included in a trailer tow package? I already can see that I have a tranny cooler, a tow/haul mode controller on the steering column and I have trailer hookup on the rear bumper. Is that it? Someone mentioned that I might have an integrated brake controller...
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    injector noise?

    The primary noise you hear when a diesel running aside from the turbo when its going is the injectors or the actual combustion in the cyclinders? I passed a 350 today on the street with the car and noticed it was very quiet relative to my 350 it looked like a 04 0r 05.
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    What is a straight pipe?

    when you guys talk about your trucks have straight pipes do you mean you have removed the muffler and particulate filter? My diesel mechanic neighbor suggested I remove these to improve airflow, reduce egr's and get better mileage. We don't have green police like California so I am not...
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    Zoodad or Screwedad?

    Ok SD folks, In frustration with my issues of mileage, and lack of fresh air coming into the cabin when the windows are closed...diesel exhaust seems to permeate the air when the A/C or fan are on...I cut a 3"wx4"h hole inside the driver side grill in front of the air intake. I couldn't...
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    Bully Dog to flash PCM module?

    Hey, Has anyone heard of hooking up an after market tuner(is this the right term?) to flash the Power control module on a truck? My mechanic has offered to reset my trucks PCM for "Efficiency" instead of its current setting. I do not have a chip on the truck although the prior owner may...
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    Question Mileage Question

    Hi I am new to diesels and big 4x4 trucks. I bought a 2004 F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Longbox with the anticipation I would get decent highway mileage...20mpg. A friend who drives diesel trucks suggested I would get 22 - 25 mpg, instead of 30 -33 like his truck because of the large size of the...

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