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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Rubbing Lower Radiator Hose

Hey guys,

Several months back it was discussed about a lower radiator hose rubbing on the steering box or linkage?

I can not find the answers and more importantly, the TSB or Broadcast message that talks about this concern.

I went to the Dieselman page... but couldn't find it listed? I did a quick search here in the history... but was to lazy to read all the posts regarding radiators.

Please post or cut & paste the broadcast message so I can print out. I have a hose rubbing on the linkage all of a sudden and I know there is a new part numebr for a new hose (but I can't find it).

Thanks,

Jeff
 
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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I don't think they ever issued any sort of official warning on it. It was just noticed by anyone that got it replaced under warranty that the newer hoses had a slightly different part number, and didn't get anywhere close to rubbing any more.

I had been checking mine for rubbing after hearing others talk about it, but it didn't have any... OR SO I THOUGHT!! The actual place it rubs is more hidden than I realized. Here are some pictures of where mine rubbed on the steering box:

http://www.backglass.org/duncan/psd60_hoserub.jpg

Duncan
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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Is this warning for 2004 and older or did they fix it for 2004 and newer?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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I think it was for 2003 only trucks and it was corrected for 2004 model year trucks... even though 2004 trucks were built as of September 2003.

Anyone know for sure?

Jeff
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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My 04 hose touches. I put a zip tie on it and pulled it away from steering box.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mrcobra350
My 04 hose touches. I put a zip tie on it and pulled it away from steering box.
Same here, seemed to work fine...I hope
 
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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I put a stainless steel plumbing union over mine and has been trouble free since.

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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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That is cool never thought of it, next time at Home Depot...I will get one
 
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Yup had this problem on an 04 with December build date. The fix....rotate the hose and it clears the steering box. Worked for me.
 
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