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Old Feb 10, 2022 | 07:57 AM
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Preventative maintenance while front end is apart

I’ve got a 2014 f350 6.7 that has had a leaking primary radiator but has recently gotten worse. So last night I ordered a new one and got the old one taken out. While the truck is down and this far apart I would like to do any preventative maintenance necessary on the front of the engine. I was thinking the belt and tensioner first but is there anything else that can be done while I have the front this much apart.


 
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Old Feb 10, 2022 | 11:50 AM
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How many miles on her? Belt is good idea. What about replacing some of the larger radiator hoses and maybe thermostats while it is drained down? I used to do that back in the day, but things were much simpler then.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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How many miles on her? Belt is good idea. What about replacing some of the larger radiator hoses and maybe thermostats while it is drained down? I used to do that back in the day, but things were much simpler then.
She's nearing 200k. Thermostats are a good idea. I think im gonna go with a motorcraft oem belt and tensioner about $200. I will look into finding some newer hoses... wish ford didn't use these retainer clamps on these big hoses with their brittle ford plastic.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2022 | 12:08 PM
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Belts and hoses are all that come to mind. Thermostat was a good suggestion. Otherwise, you can check all your wiring harnesses for chaffing and making sure everything is staying nice and secure.
 
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Primary water pump...
 
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Check and see if the vacuum pump bolts are tight on the front of the engine.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2022 | 09:48 AM
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Orings for the hoses!!

I have a bunch of coolant on top of my engine due to the oring for the thermostat housing hose being worn flat and it hit -20F.
 
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