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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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Thanks! Thought it was the coil, but felt I better ask.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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I left my F350 with my dealer today for a Shampoo / Steam clean of the cab and degreasing of the engine. They promised me my coils will be fine. I'll post pics Saturday. I just wish I would've taken before pics of the pig stye when I bought it from my buddy.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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COP's are a cool replacement for spark plug wires...i think! A mechanic friend told me that i would really feel a difference with COP's if i put in Platinum plugs! Sounds o.k. i don't know it i could feel it! Took me quite a while do finally finish all eight plugs, but its a good feeling!
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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I really wish I could've taken some before pics for you guys. This truck was a mess when I acquired it. Actually, my wife almost cried when she looked in the cab/engine compartment. This is just to haul our toys and drive to northern WI so she really felt it was a waste of 2K. Seems the small investment paid off. My local shop charged my $50 to steam clean the carpet seats and the engine compartment. yes, I know that one seat needs a repair. Not sure how to handle that yet.







 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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that doesn't look so bad.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Good posts. Sounds like the newer 250's are okay to power wash the engine compartment. I've got a 90 F150 that is plenty dirty underneath the hood. Can it handle a bath as well as the newer trucks?
 
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