gasgasman

Here in the Houston area, a lot of dealers are offering sign on bonuses for techs. They range from $1,500 to $3,000. I've been in the business for 20 years, this was unheard of, until now.

On my unofficial Team Gas Gas box van, I used Mercon V (E4OD) after a rebuild. Before I got rid of it,I drove it for 33,000 miles with no problems at all.

On my unofficial Team Gas Gas box van, I used Mercon V (E4OD) after a rebuild. Before I got rid of it,I drove it for 33,000 miles with no problems at all.

Fuel pressure is too low. It should be 55psi or more. I think you should correct the fuel pressure concern first.

Looky here.

Looky here.

Seen it on all Fords lately. Probably heat damage.

The customer that "is" honest has to shell out thousands for repairs. The guy that lies gets off scot free.Seen happen many times.Sad, but true.

I had an Ambulance with a stuck VGT, no boost. Replaced the turbo and it would not relearn the VGT. So I had to put another turbo on the vehicle. Relearned it in 3 min.

Just like Ford has the customers do their R+D, they will have the techs do their own training. On the topic of warranty times: It does not help that we have techs posting on the Ford PTS web site that, "I can do head gaskets on a 6.0 in 2 hrs". Ford sees that and will review the labor time standards.

I've done a few of these. TSB 06-4-6 5C3Z-9C854-A H/P Discharge Tube W301727 H/P Pump Outlet Fitting The coupler "vibrates" with the high pressure oil pump pulsations. This causes the o-ring to get chewed up and leak. Not a very well engineered connection.

Yes. That is true for ALL diesels equipped with an EGR valve.The On The Road diesels(18 wheelers) are having the same problems.

It shows that circuit in the 2004 EVTM. Cell 97-1. There's a parking brake relay that feeds off that fuse F2.27. California Diesel pickups and CA gas Excursions.

Why would you need a keyboard? We flipped our screen around so the keyboard is covered. The screen is 100% easier to read that the WDS in bright sun light. The only down side I have right now is the battery life.It only lasts for 3 PCM reflashes. Panasonic only wants you to recharge the battery when it's dead.

Some "seepage" is normal.

I've actually gotten a pay cut due to these Sick Os. So much time is spent diagnosing/working on them, the cash paying customers are getting put on the back burner. I actually hate going to work now.

Some of the early 03s were having concerns with the head bolts. At certain temps, the head bolts would "stretch" and cause a head gasket leak. By the time you got around and pressure checked it, the bolts would have cooled off and the gaskets resealed. You can make a coolant pressure tester that "T"s into the hoses on the coolant bottle. If the pressure goes past 18lbs, you have a problem.

To keep the injectors from cycling every time you turn the key off and on. Reduces electrical "noise" that can corrupt the reflash.

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I would try a telescoping magnet first. Go fishing. Worth a shot.

Seen 'em on F150s also. They must be overdoing the heat treatment on these clamps, making them brittle. Never seen the heat shrink clamps leak though.

Link to wiring diagrams

Dang. Even the flunkie lube guys here are making $16 / hr.All they do all day long is "gravy" work that requires no thought or skills. While us certified guys get stuck with all the crap work.

Ford is sending the tool to all their dealerships. We got ours yesterday.

Now, we do see a couple fleet vehicles with the 999,999 mile ESP plan. I agree on staying ahead of the game on technology.