IDM codes. I'm an idiot
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
I've knocked off those clips too.
#1, for me is always suspect after I get the valve cover laid down over the head.
I always lift it back up to make sure, and sure enough, that clip was unhooked again!
#1, for me is always suspect after I get the valve cover laid down over the head.
I always lift it back up to make sure, and sure enough, that clip was unhooked again!
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Mesa AZ
#7 has my number. I have a knack for bumping that little clip when I put the valve cover back on that side.
I know this is an old thread but I agree with Chris...the passenger side VC is much easier to R&R.
I know this is an old thread but I agree with Chris...the passenger side VC is much easier to R&R.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Phoenix Az
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Do the 03's have this problem too.
Incidentally, glad to know your human too.
Also did the quarter shim while I was in there to prevent that dreaded 1316 code from rearing it's ugly head.
Instead of buying the updated shims or harness from International or Ford, you can grind the end off of a quarter and it is the right width and thickness to prevent the connector under the valve cover from coming undone.
It costs about 50 cents to equip your truck like this
Instead of buying the updated shims or harness from International or Ford, you can grind the end off of a quarter and it is the right width and thickness to prevent the connector under the valve cover from coming undone.
It costs about 50 cents to equip your truck like this
Incidentally, glad to know your human too.
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From: Huntsville, Alabama
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Houston
I gotta say thanks again to the guys of this forum. All of the UVCH threads saved my butt over the Christmas holidays. 800 miles from home my truck started running rough and missing and throwing the CEL. I went and had it scanned and the guy tells me IDM...$950 through Ford...$650 through NAPA if we get it overnighted. I say, "Let me check with my dear friend FTE and I'll call you back." I do some quick searching and read about the UVCH. I pulled popped the hood and went to work with my multi-meter. Sure enough the drivers side was unplugged. 25 cents later I was up and running...better yet, my father in-law thinks I'm a genious. This weekend I'll pony up the other 25 cents and do the passenger side and re-torque everything.
Thanks again to the FTE community.
Thanks again to the FTE community.
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