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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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which solution kit

I have a 2004 f-250 and the head gasket is leaking above the starter. so now i am going to buy a xdp solution kit which head gaskets should i get ? is there anything else i should need besides what comes with this kit.


XDP Powerstroke Solution (XDP EGR Delete Kit, Ford Factory Head Gaskets, Oil Cooler and ARP Head Studs & more)
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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18 mm headgaskets
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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18 mm... Welcome to FTE ed8005
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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Highly doubt the head gaskets are leaking externally... most likely is the $30 orange or blue hose is leaking and running towards the back and then down the passenger head.

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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Theres the Coolant Heating element right above the starter to

seen 1 or 2 Freeze plugs leak from Members here
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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i found the orange cooler hose leaking and lower rad hose leaking to.
i guess i will go egr delete flush and new oil cooler
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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I know where you can get an egr upgrade kit. Lol





 
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