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    Banks Square Air Filter Replacement

    So found a mechanic locally, went through a fixed a few things that have been missed along the way, truck is running better now and feel better about driving it. He did say he was not able to get an air filter from any local parts supplier, thinks it is only ordered from Banks, something like...
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    What SCA for what coolant

    Hello, Ok, rooking question here. I was looking for test strips to test my SCAs after reading up on them care of coolant for my idi. However, I dont know what type of coolant is in the truck as I have not changed it since it was purchased (and it is very clean by looking at it). It is...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Hi All, This is on my newer to me idi diesel. This is my first diesel and why I cant say that I am the best at picking out things on the diesel engine, I can say that it sounds different than it did. Had some work done to the suspension, brakes in front and thought something was loose...
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    91 7.3 Bank Turbo - glow plugs clicking on and off

    So, while researching another issue, think I may have found out via a youtube video that I have a bad glow plug, but wanted to run it by you guys first. This is my first diesel so I am still discovering things, so if I say something dumb, let me know and I will learn for next time. When the...
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Drove truck home after running errands for a couple of hours, truck was fine, no warning or anything of something going on with trans. Left house, starting driving and realized transmission was not running right. Then noticed tach was not working, and so it began. Limped home, literally and...
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    Axle is out, leaking oil looks odd...see pictures

    Axle is out, leaking oil looks like coffee with creamer...see pictures So, going at this slow, learning as I go. Pulled the axle off: 1) didnt expect an 0-ring to seal, thought there would be rtv or something based on other answers. 2) oil leaking does not look like axle grease...
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    Rear Hub Removal - 1 ton, full float axle question

    Hello, Getting ready to attempt an axle seal for the first time and had a few questions after research online: 1) After removing the bolts at the end of the axle, it says to remove the hub, will i need a puller always, or just sometimes 2) when replacing the axle seal, is it readily...
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    Booster going out? or maybe its the abs valve

    While it seems to be stopping ok, I have not tried to panic stop nor do I wish too. Shop near my office says there is a problem that is outside their services (ie, it is not wheel cylinders, pads, drums, etc). Doing my own research before posting, I think it is likely to be the brake booster...
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    91 f350 7.3 idi turbo crew cab - new owner - odd vibration when driving

    Hello, New owner in the idi engine/truck and could use some help from some experienced wrenches on the idi: The Bad: Hard to describe, but if you imagine that point in time right between accelerating and decelerating, coasting or floating right between those points in time, there is a...
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