Ford/International parts help please :)

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Nov 16, 2006 | 01:26 AM

Mr. Bob

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From: Delta B.C.

Ford/International parts help please :)

I am going to be in need of some parts here quickly that I cant find from my local aftermarket suppliers, or in one case, the aftermarket piece is $$$$

I am forsure going to need both engine mounts as mine are busted and not available in the aftermarket, but I am also going to need a clutch fan, but its almost $300 canadain plus tax in the aftermarket...

Am I best to phone Ford for these as the mounts bolt to the ford frame? Does it matter for clutch fan?? Ford in my case happens to be closer and I got 20% off for shop discount... But I know that often the international bits ar just cheaper.....

thanks for the help you guys!!!
Bob

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:36 AM

mechmagcn

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My experience with the fan clutches is to go with OEM. The aftermarket don't seem to unlock as well. The price might be higher, but the fuel savings will even out pretty quick.No idea on the mounts, never had to change any.

Jeff

Nov 16, 2006 | 08:04 AM

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I just bit the bullet on the clutch fan ........Ford is best in my book, IH would be similar I think, they have reputation to protect too. Yes they are expensive but so is a new engine/rad/trans lines etc should something drastic happen.

Have you tested it yet..... I have the Fan Test if you want it....... email me... click on my name.

Nov 16, 2006 | 09:58 AM

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I can tell you a new radiator is about 400 dollars with the skyrocketing metal prices.
That price is several months old, it is probably higher now.

Nov 16, 2006 | 11:40 AM

roamer37

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Hello there are a set of engine mounts on ebay and I think some rads as well check it out...

Nov 16, 2006 | 01:11 PM

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There's a radiator shop in my town that gets them for $325. If you need phone # let me know.

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:41 PM

Dave Sponaugle

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I have a new one, the owner is a friend of mine and he told me his price had almost doubled in the last six months.

Fortunately he had one in stock, if I had to order it it would have cost 400+ dollars.
Since the one I got was in stock for almost a year I did get a lot better price than that.