[Jax]

I'm in the middle of rebuilding my 7.3 in my 02, I'm hoping for none of your issues. Well really none at all actually

The Southern President

You know, I didn't have that many issues, except what previous owners did. What issues I did have were my own fault. What can you do? Shrug.

You guys have been lifesavers. Thank you so very much!

 

[heavydoc]

Never said any were your fault, just said you had issues with it

The Southern President

 

[Dustybumpers]

Even a new oil cooler, you still have to put the orings in.
Not suggesting this one only using the picture

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[Dustybumpers]

And like doc said, there was so much wrong with that project you were bound to have some issues to fix later.
I am still fighting some in my little red truck. Poop happens

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[Jax]

Never said any were your fault, just said you had issues with it

The Southern President

No, no, I didn't mean that. Truly, once the Beast was up and running, I have no one to blame but me! After all, I did assemble the oil cooler with probably not Motorcraft . . . . I did a good job of keeping receipts and records, and I believe I failed to order the Motorcraft seals.

 

[Jax]

Even a new oil cooler, you still have to put the orings in.
Not suggesting this one only using the picture

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Yes, of course. It's just that I was a little cash-strapped toward the end, and chose to clean the old one instead of replace it. My reserves are a lot more healthy now so I can replace it and the rings and gaskets again.

I'm considering taking the truck somewhere to have the main seals done. Obviously, this shade-tree mechanic was a little off . . . And, that is the only thing leaking besides the oil cooler.

 

[Dustybumpers]

Honestly if the main seals are only weaping i would let them go. It's going to be costly, and could open up another can of worms.

I completely understand rebuilding at the time. I have taken that choice before. 50/50 chance, and may have been successful. Never know until you try

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[tjctransport]

i would say so. or the oil filter.

 

[Dustybumpers]

i would say so. or the oil filter.

Onyx says happy new year to his best friend @tjctransport

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[BBslider001]

If it were me, and it has been many times, I would just replace the Orings with the correct ones and save your money on a new cooler unless the old one is just that corroded. And no, the motor mount does not have to be touched.

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[BBslider001]

Great how to. Keep it simple.

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[heavydoc]

I never said it had to be touched, just easier. I like room to work in.

The Southern President

 

[Blue-Truck-Nut97]

While I'm all for not taking anything off I don't have to, is it worth the hassle of working around it? Especially since all the motor mount bolts are fresh from the rebuild.

Especially if you have big fingers like Doc.......

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[heavydoc]

It's only 5 bolts, why not get more room

The Southern President

 

[Dustybumpers]

Big FAT fingers like his daddy @tjctransport

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[tjctransport]

shut up skippys chew toy, no one asked your opinion.
i jack up the driver side a bit after removing mount for the extra room too.
otherwise i can't fit my hard head in there to use as a hammer to persuade things to move.

 

[Dustybumpers]

Doc changed my name to Tank's Yank.
I changed skipp's name to Tank because she is now bigger than big. She could give you a run for the buffet table.....

Hope she has the kittens soon. Ima gonna go broke feeding her

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[Blue-Truck-Nut97]

Should make a note, on the motor mount thing, there is a night and day difference between doing like the video, in a lift, and on your back in the driveway. Just a thought.

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[Blue-Truck-Nut97]

shut up skippys chew toy, no one asked your opinion.
i jack up the driver side a bit after removing mount for the extra room too.
otherwise i can't fit my hard head in there to use as a hammer to persuade things to move.

Disclaimer:
Don't try this at home.
Tjctransport has an unusually hard head. Unless you are a trained and seasoned professional, like tjctransport, it is not recommend to use your head as a hammer, battering ram, plow, jack stand, or other such instrument. You do so at your own risk.

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[heavydoc]

Great how to. Keep it simple.

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The Southern President