Hey guys im ready to install my new water pump. Surfaces are all super clean.
The pump came with a new paper gasket.
Is that gasket enough alone or should i add any rtv to it before i install?
I know to use thread sealant on the bolts
Etc.
Ok so i just advanced my ip 2-3 hell maybe 4 dimes width to see if it would help with throttle response at mid range rpm.
It seemed to help a little but only time will tell.
It definitely has more clatter when cold and when given throttle on the road you can hear more diesel sound if that makes...
Hey guys been a while since iv been on here.
My ac compressor blew a seal about 3 yrs ago and leaked out all the oil.
Im ready to get the ac fixed but i have the age old question of do i really have to replace all the damn components to the system? Can i just swap out the compressor and have it...
Alright guys i got 1 question and 1 problem.
Question is how long to run engine to soak ip with cleaner or atf? I let mine run until idle smoothed out from air in lines.(i still run the mechanical lift pump)
Problem is when i took the bottom cap off of my old fuel filter it was full of gel like...
I have month old fuel with stanedyne diesel fuel treatment in both tanks should i put something else in to help keep it for another month? I have not had issues with 2 month old fuel before but it may or may not be a little foul this go around.
I plan on running atf or hotshot fuel cleaner...
Truck starts great after sitting for 23 days.
When driving it around town the idle was jumping up and down and just now driving about 30mph it keeps wanting to accelerate in speed like its running out of fuel.
At idle its running just fine. What do you guys think i should start looking at as to...
Does anyone sell blue rad hoses for our idi engine's? I was given 50ft of ford blue 5/8 heater hose and that fits the small hoses that we use to connect our heater core but id like to run the blue rad hose at least the upper to match.
I completed the body mount swap today. Took me about 8 hours of hell lol. I decided to do the driver side first since its the most work. The passenger side was a breeze compared.
If i had any recommendations get a buddy to help top side holding the bolt heads while you work the bottom side of...
So i replaced the rubber tube that connects the ccdr (tuna can) to the intake gasket/valley pan cover and a piece of the bottom of the rubber tube fell in that hole. I tried to fish it out but had no luck doing so. I said to hell with it and went about my day. Its about 1in in diameter 1/8 in...
I ordered new windshield wiper spray nozzles oem ford and they sent me 4 of them. 2 in each pack.
I need a non turbo filter housing lid that still has the soup bowl on it with the rubber washer in place.
The nozzles are 17 dollars for a pair new. Anyone want to swap i will cover shipping cost.
I just purchased a new crank case relief valve or what ever its called with the new grommets to go with it.
My question is do these things actually fail? I have cleaned my current original one many a times with diesel but no change in blow by that comes through it. I bought the new one as a...
I have new moose buddy injectors installed and corrected timing since i installed them with a very nice increase in the seat of the pants feel my idle is still a little lumpy. Is this normal? Its not as bad as the old injectors but its still very noticeable. It seems very smooth when cold after...
For they guys that have replaced there body mounts was there any noticeable difference afterwards?
I just recieved mine today but i leave for west texas tomorrow for 20 days so it will be 3 weeks until i replace them but i will. I just wanted to ask.
So my truck has factory exhaust aside from the 5in tip someone installed prior to me owning it and running no muffler. I had a big ass muffler put in years ago. I was looking at how hacked up and crappy the whole system looked so i ordered the dynomax system hoping it sounds good maybe get some...
Can the zf5 be re geared to be more performance based for acceleration? I dont use my truck to tow hardly ever and its light weight stuff. It is usually driven like i stole it cause its fun but id like a usable 1st gear. 2nd gear is fun bit it runs out quick also.
Next question is will any...
My truck with new cdi injectors feels much quicker in power when its cold or just reached 190 degrees.
Why is this? After driving it for a while it feels not as powerful as when i just hopped in and took off.
Will retiming it help? My ip has 70-80k miles on it and i just installed new injectors...
Hey guys what's the best starter i can buy next to oem equipment?
I dont need the super ultra starter i just want minimum as good as factory parts. I wasnt able to find an oem starter on rock auto unless it was rebuilt. I also dont mind the idea of the gear reduction stater as mentioned in the...
Im getting my truck aligned tomorrow and im thinking about having the upper and lower ball joints replaced.
Can anyone one here give me a low ball and high ball of what it should end up costing me?
So i went to go snugg up the 2 wire connections on my injection pump and when i put a little socket on the wire conection closest to the front of the pump it shut my truck off and now it just turns over and wont fire up. How can i fix this?
I just wanted to leave a good review here on the forum for CDI.
Mel and Suzi were very helpful and very polite with any issues i had.
They sell damn good products and shipping time was amazing.
I would recommend them to any of you guys as so many already do.
Hey guys i want to replace the bushings in the radious arms and the i beam pivot point on my front axle.
Am i biting off more than i can chew? They are the only ones i havnt replaced yet besides the body mount bushings.
I have replaced or bought and waiting to be installed front and rear sway...
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