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Nov 16, 2010 | 07:55 PM

#241

rbaker6336

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From: Blairsville,Ga

With that much electrolysis damage to the cover there is probably more throughout the engine,possibly in the cylinders

Nov 16, 2010 | 08:06 PM

#242

AverageX

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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Originally Posted by rbaker6336

With that much electrolysis damage to the cover there is probably more throughout the engine,possibly in the cylinders

That's what he's concerned about in cyl #2 and 8

Nov 16, 2010 | 08:13 PM

#243

Skip1970

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From: Semper Fi tell I die!

wow glad i test my coolant every spring! everyone needs to get the test strips its only 15$ for 50 of them

Nov 16, 2010 | 09:00 PM

#244

Deluxe06

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What Coolant strip test kit brand name do you Guys recommend?

Nov 16, 2010 | 10:19 PM

#245

Skip1970

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From: Semper Fi tell I die!

i use the napa kit. looks like a pill bottle with strips in it.

Nov 16, 2010 | 10:38 PM

#246

Maintain

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From: Elkton, MD

I would bet it's the factory front cover and it was a motorcraft water pump.

Nov 16, 2010 | 10:47 PM

#247

Skip1970

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From: Semper Fi tell I die!

wow i hope that dont happen to mine!

Nov 16, 2010 | 10:57 PM

#248

Deluxe06

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Wow!!!! I'm pushin 176,000 and still have Factory pump. Hope this isn't whats goin on in mine.

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Nov 17, 2010 | 12:01 AM

#249

Pitcrw6

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From: Panama City, FL

WOW is right...I haven't heard much of these water pumps going bad. I guess staying on top of your maintenance will prevent this

Nov 17, 2010 | 07:41 AM

#250

cj45lc

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From: Delta, CO

WOW is RIGHT!!! Marty do you think all this is a result of coolant neglect? Just wondering from the flange clamp on upside down if somebody knew & just patched or rigged this truck just to move it, I think X said he just bought it in March/April. I don't believe I'd buy a pair of socks let alone a truck from that outfit, just from what is seen so far.

Nov 17, 2010 | 08:31 AM

#251

Maintain

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From: Elkton, MD

Headed out to get the front cover. Be back in about 5 hours. Going to throw the front cover back on with a new water pump and recheck pressure test.

Nov 17, 2010 | 09:39 AM

#252

stangclassic66

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From: San Diego, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maintain

Headed out to get the front cover. Be back in about 5 hours. Going to throw the front cover back on with a new water pump and recheck pressure test.

Crossing my fingers for you guys!

In my saltwater fishing boats we have what's called a "ZINC" sacrificial anode that we screw into the coolant passage in heat exchangers. Does anyone think sacrificial anodes would be helpful in our powerstrokes?

Nov 17, 2010 | 04:34 PM

#253

AverageX

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

He's gettn there

Nov 17, 2010 | 04:37 PM

#254

AverageX

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

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Originally Posted by cj45lc

The place I bought it from is so shady . I've been reading reviews on them and they all say the same thing . "I broke down" . Service was terrible . It's a Ford Dealership which is the sad part .

Nov 17, 2010 | 04:46 PM

#255

AverageX

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From: Nrth of pretzls n chzstks

This is what I traded for the EX . Mint condition inside and out