#4 injector
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#4 injector
Ok have 2003 f250 pretty much stock, all service up to date etc. Truck at dealer for running issues. They say i need #4 injector and harness. its going to be like a 1000.00 just for that? my thoughts are can i do injectors myself and should i get a stage 1 or something instead of factory? I just think it be good also to do all of them at once? where is the best place to get them i see them for like 1500k plus core.
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Ok so i talked to a guy at a performance shop in tn he said the wire harness was a recall for that truck????????? dealer says they know nothing????? anyone know. I just really dont know what way to go to install after market and upgrade or stick with oem. And do i do the headstuds egr delete??? ahhhh this is my bread winner and dont want it down again.
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The wiring harness thing was NOT a recall it was a TSB. Which means Ford knew about it and sent out something to alert the techs so they are able to trouble shoot it easier. If you are out of warranty they will tell you it is you cost obviously.
This may help:
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-05-11.php
This may help:
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-05-11.php
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The wiring harness thing was NOT a recall it was a TSB. Which means Ford knew about it and sent out something to alert the techs so they are able to trouble shoot it easier. If you are out of warranty they will tell you it is you cost obviously.
This may help:
Diesel Technician Society
This may help:
Diesel Technician Society
there was a recall on the o3/04 early to address wire harness issues. it was not to replace the harness, it was to add some plastic protectors and some tape.
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Ah I stand corrected maybe you can hook the OP up on the recall code or something.
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So any thoughts on my situation. Do i just bite the bullet or do i try to fight that recall was not done, I bought this truck used so I assume it was up to the previous owner to bring it in for the band aid>>> Chezit would u recomend doing all injectors or just the one they say is bad? I also wonder if i have a bad wire harness shuld i replace that 1st then see if i still have a bad injector???
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Fighting the recall is a waste of time. If the recall is cleared on oasis then theres not much you can do. if the recall was more current then you would have no issues. also all recalls are based by vin so your vin may not have ever applied.
should you do all or one.. well that depends at 350 ea just in parts I would only replace the one. but thats me and I do my own labor.
replacing the harness is hard to awnser becase I cant see it. its hard to say a part is good or bad looking at it from a t1 line.
We do see harness issues, injector issues and ficm issues. so going on that its still hard to awnser
should you do all or one.. well that depends at 350 ea just in parts I would only replace the one. but thats me and I do my own labor.
replacing the harness is hard to awnser becase I cant see it. its hard to say a part is good or bad looking at it from a t1 line.
We do see harness issues, injector issues and ficm issues. so going on that its still hard to awnser
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I would start with the harness and then see how it runs and see if it throws any codes after that.
Here is a new injector harness for $100 and looks to be factory ford/international:
NEW 03-07 FORD 6.0 DIESEL INJECTOR HARNESS SAVE $300 : eBay Motors (item 190371885689 end time Mar-11-10 03:51:12 PST)
Here is a new injector harness for $100 and looks to be factory ford/international:
NEW 03-07 FORD 6.0 DIESEL INJECTOR HARNESS SAVE $300 : eBay Motors (item 190371885689 end time Mar-11-10 03:51:12 PST)
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So sounds like yal would stick with stock parts if it was your truck. Can yal sugest any thing I should do when I dive into this. I will get it home when I get back in town and start repairs. Would yal sugest maybe egr delete or anything. Or just leave it alone? If was your truck and your money that's all I'm getting at. Thanx for your time to you both.
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update, My exdended warranty is paying for around 1200 bucks in oil leak issues. I went ahead and gave the ok for dealer to do injector and wire harness. Also need a complete brake job. also demanded new flash better get correct one. anyways need to know i asked about my concerns on egr and when to expect this repair, so the tech who im chating wit says he has never done and egr repair on an 03 model. Now i have heard this a few times now from diff sources? If this is true for longivity should i not worry about the egr sytem on my truck and worry bout other things like added oil and coolant filtration.
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From what I have read, Cheezit is right about the old recall, and gtdan is right about the diagnostic aid TSB. As for your injectors, I recommend staying with OEM. I have seen aftermarket one fail just as fast. It's great that you have an extended warranty! Worth having since it covers injectors. The 03 model is a little different that the 04 and up. On an 03, the intake manifolds are different and the turbo pedastal mounts in different palces. The problem is the rear the rear mounting bolt on the turbo has been know to seize in place making it difficult to remove. 04 models and up are much better. The EGR coolers and the oil coolers are also known to fail. The key to keeping the reliable is taking care of the cooling system it's self! Adding incorrect coolant, wrong ph levels has caused corrosion of the aluminum inside the engine(front engine cover). This plugs the oil cooler and causes the EGR coolers to fail. If it was my vehicle, I would leave the cooler on. To remove it can be illeagle in some states. The PCM calibration may help the life of the rest of your injectors. I hope this info helps and check my out on Facebook and YouTube.
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update, My exdended warranty is paying for around 1200 bucks in oil leak issues. I went ahead and gave the ok for dealer to do injector and wire harness. Also need a complete brake job. also demanded new flash better get correct one. anyways need to know i asked about my concerns on egr and when to expect this repair, so the tech who im chating wit says he has never done and egr repair on an 03 model. Now i have heard this a few times now from diff sources? If this is true for longivity should i not worry about the egr sytem on my truck and worry bout other things like added oil and coolant filtration.
I have a 2003 with 122,000 and it has the original EGR valve and cooler, no coolant filter. The tempature of oil and coolant stay within 5 deg. I think you hear more 2004 on up owners with cooler plugging then you do the 2003 model. If you plan to keep the stock EGR system you might want to pick up a spare EGR valve on ebay for less then $100 rather then all of the sudden needing one and paying around $300 at a dealer.