Learned while doing normal maintenance!
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Agree. I did some research and if I had bought the entire tubing harness and had the Ford tech’s install it, about a $1300 price tag. And that’s probably a fair cost considering the labor that would be involved in replacing the whole system. For a $20 part.
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I wanted to replace one of the horizontal trim sections of my grille (got dinged pretty good by a thrown rock), found it listed with its own part number on a online Ford parts website but instead of ordering from there went into my Ford dealer to order it and thus, make sure I was getting the right piece. They ordered it (or so they said) only to call me back the following Monday to inform that Ford no longer offers it as a separate piece and thus, I'd have to buy the entire grille, which for my 19' SD F250 Limited is only $1,400.00.
I've learned to live with the ding!
I've learned to live with the ding!
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Here are two different connections for the 6.7 fuel filter hoses...
https://pensacoladiesel.com/product/...ine-connector/
https://www.accuratediesel.com/6-7l-...pair-2017.html
https://pensacoladiesel.com/product/...ine-connector/
https://www.accuratediesel.com/6-7l-...pair-2017.html
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From: Hunterdon Cnty N.J.
Can someone explain to me why you need to pull 3 fuel lines completely off to change filters? I dont have a diesel pickup but Ive been servicing trucks and heavy equipment my entire life. Although none of it newer than 2007. and other than inline filters on gas trucks Ive never had to remove fuel lines. That seems to be the real problem. Perhaps Raycor or someone makes after market filter setups that are more maintenance friendly?
Admittedly I have no experience with these diesels but that just sounds ridiculous. Particularly if they are likely to break. Ford never heard of a spin on or what?
Admittedly I have no experience with these diesels but that just sounds ridiculous. Particularly if they are likely to break. Ford never heard of a spin on or what?
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OK I looked at the pictures in the link. That whole thing looks like a plastic imitation of something belonging on a truck. Someone needs to design a replacement kit for that whole chinese looking POS.
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Then he said, “one of our mechanics sometimes keeps a few old parts around for emergencies. Let me go check with him.” Five minutes later, he came back with a used hose clamp just like my broken one. Told me I could have it if I paid him $40 cash, no ticket. Well, I sure did!
The mechanic keeps a few old 6.7L fuel system parts around for emergencies?
Fuel system parts he has pulled off of other trucks?
Like the trucks which had a CP 4.2L fuel pump grenade, sending microscopic bits of metal throughout the entire fuel system, requiring that the entire fuel system be replaced, to the tune of between $9,000 to $16,000 (the highest and lowest prices I've read recently over several forums)?
And whether Ford paid, or the customer paid, these used parts were contaminated, not able to be cleaned, and no longer good enough to keep on the truck after the fuel pump disaster?
These fuel system parts needed to be replaced, likely by the diesel certified mechanic at the dealership, who keeps the old take off parts "for emergencies"?
And to make a few extra bucks, cash, no ticket?
And from this pile of parts on the shop floor, is where you purchased a fitting?
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You expect everything for free?
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I come from the school, that you help others in a time of need and expect nothing in return, just be a good person...
This person had a part laying around, rare or not, that they did not pay for... but then decides to sell it while be it a small fee in comparison... I guess OP paid for storage fees....
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So let me get this straight...
The mechanic keeps a few old 6.7L fuel system parts around for emergencies?
Fuel system parts he has pulled off of other trucks?
Like the trucks which had a CP 4.2L fuel pump grenade, sending microscopic bits of metal throughout the entire fuel system, requiring that the entire fuel system be replaced, to the tune of between $9,000 to $16,000 (the highest and lowest prices I've read recently over several forums)?
And whether Ford paid, or the customer paid, these used parts were contaminated, not able to be cleaned, and no longer good enough to keep on the truck after the fuel pump disaster?
These fuel system parts needed to be replaced, likely by the diesel certified mechanic at the dealership, who keeps the old take off parts "for emergencies"?
And to make a few extra bucks, cash, no ticket?
And from this pile of parts on the shop floor, is where you purchased a fitting?
The mechanic keeps a few old 6.7L fuel system parts around for emergencies?
Fuel system parts he has pulled off of other trucks?
Like the trucks which had a CP 4.2L fuel pump grenade, sending microscopic bits of metal throughout the entire fuel system, requiring that the entire fuel system be replaced, to the tune of between $9,000 to $16,000 (the highest and lowest prices I've read recently over several forums)?
And whether Ford paid, or the customer paid, these used parts were contaminated, not able to be cleaned, and no longer good enough to keep on the truck after the fuel pump disaster?
These fuel system parts needed to be replaced, likely by the diesel certified mechanic at the dealership, who keeps the old take off parts "for emergencies"?
And to make a few extra bucks, cash, no ticket?
And from this pile of parts on the shop floor, is where you purchased a fitting?
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I absolutely do not expect anything for free...
I come from the school, that you help others in a time of need and expect nothing in return, just be a good person...
This person had a part laying around, rare or not, that they did not pay for... but then decides to sell it while be it a small fee in comparison... I guess OP paid for storage fees....
I come from the school, that you help others in a time of need and expect nothing in return, just be a good person...
This person had a part laying around, rare or not, that they did not pay for... but then decides to sell it while be it a small fee in comparison... I guess OP paid for storage fees....