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I thought Job 3 trucks were safe from this problem, but I guess not.... One thing to note I had the venturi T from the factory not a recall fix.
For those of you that had the radiator replaced, how long does it take? I am at 33,000 miles and mine has started leaking. So I am going to make the appointment to get it fixed.
Where mine is leaking is on the lower drivers side at the seam where the aluminum is crimped to the plastic end. I just noticed it on Friday when I was getting ready to leave as I just loaded the truck with parts to go on a job.
Other notes on the leak is after I noticed it I wiped it clean and then drove it home and after 6 hours of the truck sitting - everything still dry. This morning go out to look at it and crap a drip on the frame horn. My thinking is when the radaitor is hot it's not leaking cause it is hot and expanded. When it cools the leak opens up.
Have any of you gotten a loaner vehicle at no charge for this warranty repair?
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2008 F250 XL Crew cab, manual 4x4, 6.4L, Job 3, TorqueShift, w/ Decor group, Camper Pkg, Off Road Pkg, LWB, Power Equipment Group, Tow Command, Knapheide Utility Bed with sliding top. Built 2/5/2008 & Purchased 9-1-08
08B07 Flash 1-16-09
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs 3-20-09
Radiator @ 34,100 miles 11-19-09
Last edited by compman72 : 11-14-2009 at 12:22 PM.
Reason: venturi
My truck would do the same thing. When i brought it in for the leak they did a presure check and it did not leak they said it was ok, when i picked it up ther was a puddle of coolant under truck ,got the tech to come out and look at it and oh the radiator has a leak (no s--t thats why i brought it here). Had to order a radiator once they got it in it they only needed on day to do it, Good Luck
My truck would do the same thing. When i brought it in for the leak they did a presure check and it did not leak they said it was ok, when i picked it up ther was a puddle of coolant under truck ,got the tech to come out and look at it and oh the radiator has a leak (no s--t thats why i brought it here). Had to order a radiator once they got it in it they only needed on day to do it, Good Luck
I guess I should take a picture with the camera as evidence and proof.
One thing to note - when they pressured it up and it did not leak - was the engine hot?
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2008 F250 XL Crew cab, manual 4x4, 6.4L, Job 3, TorqueShift, w/ Decor group, Camper Pkg, Off Road Pkg, LWB, Power Equipment Group, Tow Command, Knapheide Utility Bed with sliding top. Built 2/5/2008 & Purchased 9-1-08
08B07 Flash 1-16-09
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs 3-20-09
Radiator @ 34,100 miles 11-19-09
I just had my radiator replaced right at 36,000 miles, ford had it for 5 days, it took so long because they had a 6.0 radiator in stock but thought it was for a 6.4 so they had to order me one in
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2008 f350 diesel cc lb 4x4 lariat, every option, 5% tint, leveling kit, harley 20s, hideaway strobes, western 7.5 pro plus
sold- 06 F350 6.0 , auto, cc lb xlt, 4x4, sunroof, leveling kit, turbo back dual exhaust no mufler, sct livewire, accufab inlet elbow, Harley Davidson 20's w/ Nitto terra grapplers
I just had my radiator replaced right at 36,000 miles, ford had it for 5 days, it took so long because they had a 6.0 radiator in stock but thought it was for a 6.4 so they had to order me one in
What job trucks do you guys have?? I have a job 3 and am really hoping to avoid the radiator problems.
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2003 F250 Super duty 6.0 PSD, was great in the beginning, but started to have major issues:
Traded, Oct 2 2008 for...
New truck: 2008 F250 Superduty Lariat 6.4 PSD Job 3, black, with ALL the goodies, very impressed so far...
had mine replaced at 12300 miles rite after the venturi tee tsb was done ..then at 12311 when i got home and noticed it leaking from where the tech put a hole in it during instalation... mine also a job 3 have 17500 on it now
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2008 F-350 DRW BLACK LONG BED 2005 f250 harley package(sold) 2008 keystone montana 3400rl 2001 ktm 50 lc pro( SOLD) 2005 custom rigid chopper (4 SALE)
I am a mechanic in pipeline construction and we have several 6.4s. Takes about 2 hours drive up to drive off, unless youre in a hurry. We can't have our trucks at the dealership for even a day so we replace a lot of parts covered by warranty. Gas fuel pumps, power steering pumps, radiators and such. Our engines are running about 3,000 hours run time in 25,000 miles. That's an average speed of 8.3 mph. Compared to my personal 6.0 that has 100k at 3,000 hours. If you do you,re own, pull the intercooler, the upper core support, intercooler pipes, peel the other coolers to the side, remaining 2 bolts out of the bottom half of the shroud, upper and lower radiator hoses. Other then the lower shroud bolts all this is done standing in front of the pickup.
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changing the radiator takes a total of 45 minutes its super simple. in fact i think the job only calls for like an hour and a half
Thats good news. I will be taking mine in after I get back home. I spoke with the parts department at the dealer and they have one in stock and two on order.
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2008 F250 XL Crew cab, manual 4x4, 6.4L, Job 3, TorqueShift, w/ Decor group, Camper Pkg, Off Road Pkg, LWB, Power Equipment Group, Tow Command, Knapheide Utility Bed with sliding top. Built 2/5/2008 & Purchased 9-1-08
08B07 Flash 1-16-09
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs 3-20-09
Radiator @ 34,100 miles 11-19-09
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So I am going to make the appointment to get it fixed.
F250 XL Crew cab, manual 4x4, 6.4L, Job 3, TorqueShift, w/ Decor group, Camper Pkg, Off Road Pkg, LWB, Power Equipment Group, Tow Command, Knapheide Utility Bed with sliding top. Built 2/5/2008 & Purchased 9-1-08
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