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  1. madkaw

    Help Needed Drivetrain Issues?

    FIXED! Turns out that the pin and clip for one of the ebrake shoes got pulled inside the rotor/drum. Not sure how the head and all got thru the backing plate, but about 5 pieces of scrap metal was floating around in the "drum." The rotor seems to be in good shape, no cracks. Not sure why you...
  2. madkaw

    Help Needed Drivetrain Issues?

    Trans fluid comes up good. I had a professional mechanic take a look, and said the ball joints are bad, but he couldn't see anything that's gonna fall off. Guess its one of those things that'll have to get worse before it can get better.
  3. madkaw

    Help Needed Drivetrain Issues?

    About a week ago I was pulling a 8500lb trailer. When I got off the exit, while braking and making a right hand turn, the truck made a sudden jolt and a loud pop. Having no more issues, I dismissed it for wet pavement and wheel slip. Yesterday (a week later) in a parking lot it did it so...
  4. madkaw

    Replacement AutoHubs

    Thanks for the tip Big Rooster. Right now a little trimming will look better than an empty hole. (By the way, apparently what I called a "hub cap" is actually a Center Cap) See: Your Web Store
  5. madkaw

    Replacement AutoHubs

    I recently learned that I joined the blown Auto/Locking hub club. (Current stealership price is $294 EACH) I purchased replacement manuals from our local auto parts store, and now looks as though I need to consider buying new "hub caps" as well. (The new locking hubs's are about two inches...
  6. madkaw

    which CB radio ?

    I can vouch for the Lil' Wil'. Great recpetion and xmsn with low swr's right out of the box.
  7. madkaw

    Help Needed Prodigy Trouble

    Update I cut the ground wire in the harness and grounded to frame in dash. Code still appears, but not near as often.
  8. madkaw

    Help Needed Prodigy Trouble

    A couple of years ago, I purchased Tekonsha's Prodigy electric brake controller. I'm on my 3rd camper with this truck (32' fifth wheel) and the trailer is finally big enough I know its there, but I've also begun noticing issues with my Prodigy. The trailer brakes need adjusted, but I'm...
  9. madkaw

    Nothin' Left To Replace

    It was just something I've stayed away from, for the vary reasons I just had it in the shop for with no mods. That, plus not giving the stealership any wiggle room on warranty issues. I was hoping that the group's experience would verify whether the new heads can handle the changes a tuner may...
  10. madkaw

    Nothin' Left To Replace

    Has anyone had problems with the heads after the stock ones were replaced, using chip/tuners? I've stayed away from them till I get past warranty concerns.
  11. madkaw

    Nothin' Left To Replace

    Thanks BushPilot I asked the mechanic, if this was his truck, would he keep it? He said this time around for me covered the last of the major things that can go wrong. He said after they do the heads, they rarely see these trucks again. This is the second time the EGR valve has been...
  12. madkaw

    Nothin' Left To Replace

    Let me start with what the problem... While towing in the mountains (6K trailer), I'd occaisionally get bucking, surging, and blow coolant back into degaus bottle. After reading posts on this fine web-site:sweet I decided it was time to talk to the dealership about head gaskets. Three...
  13. madkaw

    High Water Temp Scare

    I've been told by a Ford Diesel Mechanic that when it does kick in, it is expected to see about a 15% reduction in hp. But thats normal operation.
  14. madkaw

    VGT Relearn Procedure?

    "All trucks with 2003 engines that have had Recall 06E17 will need to have the VGT Learn procedure performed or driveability concerns will result." FDDTS - Turbocharger Reconditioning This is the only reference I've found that requires a re-learn procedure after cleaning a turbo.
  15. madkaw

    Mustang Forum

    Can anyone recommend a forum as good as this one for Mustangs? I have really grown to trust alot of the information shared on this site and has proven itself a reliable source. I figure the same guys who make this site so good, would also be aware of some good Mustang Forums of similar...
  16. madkaw

    Spray on liner not in bed?...

    In my previous job as a design engineer, we manufactured aftermarket solutions for the main three cargo vans. We always put in aluminum diamond tread floors, and aluminum wall panels. We experimented with rhino linings sprayed on the floors and tubbed up on the walls to hose it out. Last I...
  17. madkaw

    Exhaust Smell

    At the Doctor's Took my 6.0 to my trusted :thumbs diesel mechanic Saturday. Apparently in the early 2003 models no exhaust gasket was used with new design of manifolds. There was a TSB that put gaskets in, but only if customer complained of smell. I also had broken bolts on both manifolds...
  18. madkaw

    CB Installation

    Thanks CHPMUSTANG, this one didn't come up when I did a search. Great ref.
  19. madkaw

    CB Installation

    Thanks for the pics. Anyone got a overhead install?
  20. madkaw

    CB Installation

    Anyone got any pics of your CB installation? I'd like to get some ideas before I start drilling holes. :sweet
  21. madkaw

    Really rough idle on cold startup

    I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm incorrect, but I believe the 6.0's sense barometric pressure and outside/inside temp. The computer actually will retard the timing based on these measurements to aid in cold weather starting. Your manual should describe it in more detail.
  22. madkaw

    Exhaust Smell

    The smell seems stronger when the engine is cold, which makes me think royfordguy is probably right. But I typically park the truck facing SE, which means our North winds would be blowing exhaust in the heater intake direction.
  23. madkaw

    Exhaust Smell

    Thanks royfordguy. I'll take a look tonight.
  24. madkaw

    Exhaust Smell

    Does anyone else have an overwhelming exhaust smell in the cab when your truck is idling or parked. Mine has always done this, but now that my wife is pregnant with our first:thumbs , she complains about it alot more. -Is this typical, or a sign of an under hood problem? -Your guys help, and...
  25. madkaw

    water in fuel

    HCFM Manifold Two weeks ago I had similar experince on return trip towing the camper. I drained it ten times or more before making it to a local Ford dealership where I showed the helpful mechanic the fuel I had drained an hour before. Fuel was crystal clear with no separation, water, or...

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