Keith Browning

What did they shave the time to?

I think we beat this one up before but to answer your question, no, you don't have to remove much at all to change this crossover hose. Remove the right CAC tube assembly, then remove the adapter on the oil cooler that the hose attaches to. It helps to cut the hose or slide it back to remove that cover.

If you haven't checked out the Diesel Mentor Directory in a while it has grown and there is a steering and suspension category with some good sites listed already. Diesel Mentor - Steering and Suspension This listing, SuspensionConnection.com has a good selection of poly bushings for every part of the suspension. I didn't look to see if your year truck is covered though...

No, and they won't due to a software glitch I discovered a while back. There is an update that I better install soon. You guys can cut and paste the notices into quotes though.

I had a head off of one of these to repair a seized valve and I noticed the chatter you mention on one or two bolts on the last turn of the torque sequence. If it had happened earlier in the sequence or to more bolts I would have been more concerned.

Quote: UPDATE 2-Visteon gets bankruptcy court OK to pay wages WILMINGTON, Del., May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. auto parts maker Visteon Corp (VSTN.PK) received interim court approval on Friday to pay employees, parts suppliers and vendors, but it still lacks debtor-in-possession financing to keep it afloat during its restructuring. Visteon filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, becoming the latest casualties of the global auto industry crisis and adding to the pressure on cash-strapped automakers. The interim approval to use its cash to operate in bankruptcy and to pay critical suppliers so it continues to get necessary parts to remain in business came during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Visteon will have a hearing on June 19 to seek final approval. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Sontchi said Visteon may spend up to $43.5 million for parts, warranty guarantees and payments to shippers or vendors. Visteon, the former parts unit of Ford Motor Co (F.N), has an intertwined relationship with its vendors and customers. It relies on getting parts in a timely manner to make components for the large automakers. Meanwhile, its various vendors, many of which are small companies, rely on Visteon's business to stay in operation. Visteon said its failure would have a ripple affect, putting financial strain on many of its suppliers and disrupting manufacturing operations at its large customers such as Ford. "If Visteon failed, I believe it would provide significant disruption to Ford in the near-term," Visteon's Chief Financial Officer William Quigley said in court testimony on Friday. At the same time, Visteon depends on Ford, its largest customer, for its survival. "I don't think Visteon could survive" without Ford, Quigley said. Ford plays a dual-role in the Visteon bankruptcy, serving both as a customer and a lender. Ford, the No. 2 U.S. automaker had made a commitment to support bankruptcy financing for Visteon's restructuring efforts, but the details have not been disclosed. "Ford has made it clear it's not interested in bearing the entire burden" of financing Visteon through its bankruptcy restructuring, Visteon attorney Marc Kieselstein of Kirkland & Ellis said on Friday. "All of our customers are concerned that their support doesn't subsidize production (of parts) for other customers," Kieselstein said. Many details are unresolved on a financing package. "Our thoughts on this are advanced, but out discussions with term lenders and customers are not advanced," Kieselstein added. (Reporting by Jessica Hall; writing by Martha Graybow, editing by Dave Zimmerman and Andre Grenon) Quote: Visteon makes interest payment, avoids declaring bankruptcy by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Mar 13th 2009 at 7:58AM Detroit Free Press Somehow, against all odds and analyst projections, auto parts supplier Visteon managed to make a $16 million interest payment on $450 million in bonds that mature in 2014. Just last week, Visteon shares hit 2 cents, forcing the New York Stock Exchange to delist the company. If the ailing supplier had failed to make the payment, it would have surely sent it spiraling into bankruptcy. Visteon spokesman Jim Fisher says, "We continue to focus on managing through the current challenging operating environment." Reading between the lines, it seems that the company may be hoping that the Obama administration decides to offer bailout funds to the supplier industry. Without some sort of bailout or financial assistance, it still seems likely that Visteon is headed for Chapter 11, so this will surely not be the last we hear about the troubled company over the next few months.

Fascinating.

I recall replacing one but I don't think it was because it was leaking internally. In looking at this beefed up cooler I only question whether the design affects it's efficiency. Here is what I mean - The EGR cooler was redesigned for the 2004 model year. The internal construction allows for better heat transfer and it is also longer providing additional cooling capacity. Obviously this has an effect on emissions. I am curious as to whether or not this company has tested and emissions certified this EGR cooler. None the less, I applaud the idea and effort because they are right, the stock EGR coolers are weak.

I know I just read the same article you did but what the fuck do they think that engine and transmission combo is going to fit in? The engine is not suited for a Jeep type vehicle as it is wayyyyyyyy too heavy. And, I know there is a lot of wild stuff happening right now, but doesn't this article seem more like a nightmare. General Chrysler? Jeeze-ussss! Two insolvent corporations combining? I'll believe it when I see it. The funny thing is, in an Obama America I suppose it is possible.

My if I may - I don't nit-pick. What I have observed over time is that on a good specimen the temperatures will typically fluctuate within 10-12 degrees(f) of each other and I use 190-200 degrees(f) as a medial baseline. Since I see a wide range of truck sizes and weights some get hotter than others. I will agree with Bruce that if your temps are in the 160's the t-stat should be changed and another road test should be performed

Dave that picture isn't too bad. I can see the rough area pretty good. What's even better is that this cap was installed and the o-rings left marks that you can see... see the intersecting area of rough casting and o-ring.

Maybe Ford should have just bought this one back and cut their losses.

It has always been oil coolers for me.

Oh, you must not be involved in the RTDA program. Don't worry, next month 6.0L and 6.4L fuel injectors are coming off RTDA and will be added to the Hot-Line prior approval program... you know, along with engines, HPOP, EGR coolers and all that. And no, I am not kidding. Try getting multiple injectors approved with good fuel pressure and no concerns found.

Don't you Candadianians need to get prior approval before replacing injectors like us dumb American techs do? "Candadianians" (let it go, I had a lot to drink today)

At this point Mike, why would replace any less than all eight injectors? Obviously something, either in the fuel or the oil quality at some point got to these injectors - ALL of them.

Just out of curiosity do you Gents charge customers for cleaning their trucks so that you can work on them? I think I would lose my cheese if I had to diagnose and pull a trans with it packed with that much muck... or anything else for that matter!

I want to side with Clark on this but for the Ford remans... I don't think I have EVER had a bad injector out of the box or fail shortly after being installed. I am sure it happens and I am not saying anyone here is full of it but you guys make it sound like this is an epidemic. Do they all get remanufactured in the same place or are there different shops across the country that handle this?

Your description of the sound definitely reminds me of an engine with no fuel pressure. Though I wouldn't rule it out, a stuck EGR valve would not provide that sound and the engine should catch even with the valve stuck fully open - but it will quickly die as the engine becomes starved for oxygen. No air would definitely not support combustion and therefore no "CLICK-CLACK" sound. Can you verify fuel pressure at the heads or at least one? How did you verify fuel quality? Did you empty the fuel filter housing and fill it with fuel conditioner and try to fire it?

That certainly is an odd one Jim and sorry to say I have never run into something this goofy. Do you think the Hot-Line will tell you to replace the 4X4 switch?

Why mess with a hoist when all you need is a helping hand from a coworker?

That is actually the way I see the guys in my shop lift the battery out. We have a small engine hoist that does the job well. I can see the big hoist being too big

Never did it that way myself but one thing I have seen recommended is to remove the heater box.

I guess you don't hear the American headlines in a timely manner... Today Obama just announced new fuel economy and greenhouse emissions standards. Methane is a greenhouse gas no? Hide you lawnmowers AND your sheep gentlemen!