I would drain and drop the tranny pan, see if there are any metal parts/sludge in the bottom of the pan. Then blow out the portion of the radiator where the tranny coolant lines connect with an air hose. My torque converter was chewing itself up last winter and had similar symptoms, but it could...
Vinni,
Just like posted above. I had the same exact situation & thought it was the rear main seal. Turned out to be oil seeping from the orange intake boots. Any oil leak up top will drip down the drain hole located in the back of the V of the engine & leak down the bell housing etc...
Here are two links to info on biodiesel and compatability issues:
Biological & Agricultural Engine
Biological & Agricultural Engine
I would ask roosterdiesel (send him a PM) he had used 100% biodiesel for a while and knows alot about this. The documentation I have read seems to indicate...
The new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel has 15 ppm sulfur compared to the 500 ppm LSD we were using in the past. The pumps changed over October 2006, but some stations are still selling the 500 ppm stuff (until it's used up) and the pumps should be marked accordingly. Bottom line - when they removed...
I have been running B20 along with Schaeffer's Diesel Treat. 1 gallon treats 2000 gallons of diesel.
I can really notice the difference in the noise level when I do not fill up with Biodiesel. Plus I like the fact of helping the American Farmer as much as possible.
Anyhow, here is the...
With the description you posted it sounds like your filterminder might be busted. I change my air filter about every 20K miles, but it is entirely dependent on the dust & driving conditions you experience.
I ussually see 70-80 degree above outside air temp (OAT) with no load, around town or city driving it can get a bit more since the torque converter is not locked and generating more heat. Towining my 5'er (10,000 lbs) is another issue - since I put the bigger tranny cooler on I see about...
Give them a call, he will schedule you in, install the tranny (with a new TQ) & take you with him on a test drive to make sure everything is just right before you leave. You will have a blast driving home. Besides, you won't want to pay the Canadian tax - it will probably cost as much as the...
You can find the HX crossover line at ITP Diesel's web site:
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=177&rn=379&action=show_detail
Dieselsite.com also offers one.
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=50
It balances the oil pressure between the two rails...
Schaeffer's synthetic 5W-40 or synthetic 15W-40, Chevron Delo 400 & Rotella synthetic 5W-40 all do a great job in the 7.3L. and will keep the romp romp at bay.
Not sure about the noise, but it sounds normal to me with a 4" exhaust.
I would definitley reconsider your air intake system or at least get an oil analysis done from a place like www.blackstone-labs.com ($20). The silicone reading will show how well your Air Intake System is filtering. The...
Since the OAT was 90 you seem to be right on target. When travelling at 70 mph I ussually see tranny temps about 70 degrees above OAT, but when I run 80-90 the additional power innevitably causes more heat so I see OAT + 90 or 100 degrees.