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Old 12-05-2010, 09:06 PM
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Today I replaced the aluminum tee w/ a brass PEX tee. The aluminum tee was in perfect shape (3+ years old).
 
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Thanks ZMANN,
I will be replacing that soon. Do you know what that part is called or know where i can find a part #? If not, I'll just run up to the dealer and show them, and get the part along with a new hose....looks like it will be a good time to go ahead and put in the new brass T as well.
Heater control valve. BTW, that's a vacuum line, not a wire. You're in luck that it was just a simple leak like that.


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Today I replaced the aluminum tee w/ a brass PEX tee. The aluminum tee was in perfect shape (3+ years old).
Good to hear, on both counts. I don't plan to replace mine until my next coolant change, unless something happens sooner.
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bismic
Today I replaced the aluminum tee w/ a brass PEX tee. The aluminum tee was in perfect shape (3+ years old).
Did you use the 1"x1/2"x1" ? Where did you buy it, online or home depot?
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:39 PM
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Fellas,
I did some more investigating on my coolant leak. I think i found the culprit, take a look at this pics
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Jayybird's Album: Coolant Leak

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I checked my coolant leve and it was 1+" below the MIN line ( i had filled it up to the MIN line with the truck sitting in the same spot a while back).

Also, i checked all the coolant filter connections, hoses, degas cap, and I can't find any trace of coolant leaking in those places.

So what do yall think?
I think we need another thread titled "Ford Heater Valve Warning/Fix (with pics)"
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:43 PM
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Did you use the 1"x1/2"x1" ? Where did you buy it, online or home depot?
Lowes. It was quite a bit more expensive than on-line though. It was $7.
1"x1/2"x1"
 
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Originally Posted by bpounds

Good to hear, on both counts. I don't plan to replace mine until my next coolant change, unless something happens sooner.

I would do it ASAP, mine was good and solid until it wasn't and when it wasn't was on the side of the road and $30 worth of coolant covering everything in my engine compartment.
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by moebdick
I think we need another thread titled "Ford Heater Valve Warning/Fix (with pics)"
Agree,
Sorry about that...I will start a new thread for this issue.
 
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I would do it ASAP, mine was good and solid until it wasn't and when it wasn't was on the side of the road and $30 worth of coolant covering everything in my engine compartment.
Don't ya go scarin me now.

Maybe I'll do it when I change my filter. I've got about 6 months on the original and it still flows well. Seems my system is a clean one.
 
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No need to be sorry. I'm glad you found your leak, and appreciate you sharing it with us. Thanks!
 
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don't get it at the dealer it's expensive and last time someone went to buy one they were selling it as a kit with the hoses ?

I will get a site fore you unless one of the regular parts guys chimes in first
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 09:38 AM
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check this against the oem price \\
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=473
 
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Originally Posted by Zmann
check this against the oem price \\
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=473
You are the man ZMANN,
THANKS!!

I just called my local stealer and that heater control valve assembly is $76. I think I will save a few bucks and try the diesel site one.

THanks again!
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 09:55 AM
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I beleive it is an oem unit

I thing partsguy Ed can get them at a better $ also but I don't have his info EDIT https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/member.php?u=406391
 
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Originally Posted by bismic
Lowes. It was quite a bit more expensive than on-line though. It was $7.
1"x1/2"x1"
May have been... but you did not have to wait for it and there was no shipping and handling charges... and it gave you something to do this past weekend.... so in my mind, well worth the extra money spent.

1) Trip to Lowes - $7.00

2) Getting out of cleaning the house when you wife asked for help - duh!!!

3) Working on your Ford Super Duty - Priceless!!!

 
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Funny I grabbed a brass pex tee just to have and it was $4.80
AZ price must be less maybe I can resell them for $6 lol
 
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