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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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I just learned that the oil cooler kit's are on national back order from Ford and aren't expected in until around the first week in september, so if you're planning that repair make sure you have parts IN HAND before you start.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Wonder if there is a rework of the design that caused the supply shortage?? (rumor mill)
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
I just learned that the oil cooler kit's are on national back order from Ford and aren't expected in until around the first week in september, so if you're planning that repair make sure you have parts IN HAND before you start.
Good info. Could save someone a long downtime. Thanks.

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Wonder if there is a rework of the design that caused the supply shortage?? (rumor mill)
Are you spilling beans, or just hoping? Insider knowledge?

My guess is that the effect of the new flash, and general awareness among techs and owners, has increased demand above normal.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Thanks for the post Tim!

Heavy Assault - thank you too for the "rumor"
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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My guess is that the effect of the new flash, and general awareness among techs and owners, has increased demand above normal.
What does the new flash do with regards to the oil cooler?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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They were on back order a few weeks ago for about a week...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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What does the new flash do with regards to the oil cooler?
The latest flash, about a year old now, sets a DTC if the oil cooler efficiency is below specification. The specification is that oil temp should not exceed 15°F above coolant temp.

In addition, lots of us are watching oil temps like hawks now, where a year ago we were blissfully ignorant.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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What does the new flash do with regards to the oil cooler?
I believe the new flash will set the CEL when EOT & ECT spread is over 15 degrees. Therefore its getting attention more now...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bpounds
The latest flash, about a year old now, sets a DTC if the oil cooler efficiency is below specification. The specification is that oil temp should not exceed 15°F above coolant temp.

In addition, lots of us are watching oil temps like hawks now, where a year ago we were blissfully ignorant.
Oh I see now, I guess I should go get it... My truck hasnt been in the shop for over a year. I guess with no warranty I will have to pay for this?

Does the whole oil/EGR cooler issues lead to head gasket failure?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
I just learned that the oil cooler kit's are on national back order from Ford and aren't expected in until around the first week in september, so if you're planning that repair make sure you have parts IN HAND before you start.
Man thats not all thats on back order. There are still some kits floating around. I know one local dealer has 25 of them
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Man thats not all thats on back order.
Anything else we should be worried about?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bpounds
The latest flash, about a year old now, sets a DTC if the oil cooler efficiency is below specification. The specification is that oil temp should not exceed 15°F above coolant temp.

In addition, lots of us are watching oil temps like hawks now, where a year ago we were blissfully ignorant.
Thanks Ford! So the new flash does something it should have done back in 2004! Pretty funny but not surprising! Imagine the warranty claims had Ford been implementing that flash back in the beginning of the 6.0's! Just sounds a little fishy to me! A good way to drum up a ton of business though, no doubt!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Anything else we should be worried about?
a bunch of 6.4 stuff is hard to get right now. feeln' bad for those guys.
 
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