$5 part could save our A**
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02-25-2012, 07:52 PM
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I went out and checked mine and here is what it looked like after 74k on the speedo. I now have a new one from Advanced for a grand total of $5.42! As you can see it looks like it was boiling out. After the cap replacement I took her out and got it hot, it used to run at 194 degrees, at 70 mph. It is about 70 here today and its running 190 after 30 mile at 70-75. Amazing thread!
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02-25-2012, 07:55 PM
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02-25-2012, 08:44 PM
I noticed a couple things in that video but I'm going to keep quiet for now. But if you want to see a Ford master tech's perspective on the guy do a search for "Powerstrokehelp" and user "Cheezit". At the bottom make sure to check "posts" instead of "threads". Cheezit loves debunking his videos.
See THIS POST.
If I remember right both M-chan68 and Cheezit are master diesel technicians at Ford dealers and they work on these trucks every day. Both spend hours here on FTE giving out free advice during their free time and really have no axe to grind with Bill Hewett.
Now don't get me wrong, lots of Bill's videos are informative. But IMHO he doesn't know as much as he thinks he does. Of course lots of folks say that about me as wel...
Originally Posted by Cheezit
my opinion is the guys a db. I dont think he knows all that much either. I think hes a great salesman. most likly a nice hard wroking guy but still a db.
Originally Posted by M-chan68
Bill Hewitt from powerstrokehelp.com is a MORON, a CROOK and an IDIOT. I can't believe this guy charges $100 per month access fee to his website that is riddled with a lot of misinformation.
Originally Posted by Cheezit
No I do belive he does. what I cant belive is that people pay him. But what ever.
O btw you left off the fact the guys a DB. imo but ymmv
O btw you left off the fact the guys a DB. imo but ymmv
If I remember right both M-chan68 and Cheezit are master diesel technicians at Ford dealers and they work on these trucks every day. Both spend hours here on FTE giving out free advice during their free time and really have no axe to grind with Bill Hewett.
Now don't get me wrong, lots of Bill's videos are informative. But IMHO he doesn't know as much as he thinks he does. Of course lots of folks say that about me as wel...
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You can get the OEM cap for $5.88 at Tousley Ford.
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02-25-2012, 09:51 PM
This should be the improved design, no? Of course if Bill is wrong about this it won't be the first time.
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I really don't care about all the political crap that may be surfacing here, the fact remains that we own trucks that may or may not have a coolant issue and all we want is a solution. I don't give two ****ing ****s who can solve this issue but to the person that does,, big huggs from me.