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    Recently got p0401 and p123b codes

    I recently started getting p0401 and p123b OBD code on my 03 F250 (6.0L) I, in the past, changed out the EGR valve, EGR cooler, and HPOP. Truck was running great after those changes. Now I am starting to get CEL. I tried resetting the computer (I have my own OBD reader), but after a while It...
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    Replacement Shocks

    I tried Bilstien's and did not like them. I recently installed Doetsch tech (baja riders) and they are much smoother. Off Road Truck Racing and Automotive Suspension Lift and Lowering Kits They cost $208.00 (plus shipping) for a set of four. They are a hydraulic shock not gas. Just measure...
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    Hydraulic vs Gas shocks

    I recently installed hydraulic (Doetsch tech) shocks into my 03 F250 crew and what a difference. I had gas (KYB) shocks and driving on the hwys (California uses concrete) was more then a "bumpy" ride (to say the least). Those gas shock were very stiff. I would highly recommend the Baja Riders...
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    New Member, Sort of. SoCal Long Beach.

    Waving a WELCOME hand from San Diego.
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    cali smog test time

    No problem. wait til next year. The law only came into effect last year. Be happy your missing it. :lmao Unless you are living in a non smog test area.
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    What to look for.

    When I purchased my truck (used) I should have made sure that the engine was stone cold when I checked it out (the owner always had it warmed up). When I finally purchased it and started is cold it ran like cr*p until the engine warmed up, also look closely at the brakes (front) and tire wear
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    Brake chatter

    I recently replaced the front brake pads and rotors and now have a "chattering" in the brakes. The truck stops correctly but with a chattering. No brake lights or anything. Used Ford pads and Ford turned the rotors
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    Diesel prices

    I am wondering why (in California) if the price of diesel fuel higher then unleaded gas? Diesel fuel use to be almost $.25 to .30 lower then gas and now its higher. As I understand it diesel is a byproduct of gas production. Comments???
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    cali smog test time

    I still think that smog testing is poor legislature. They want to test diesels because some "clean air" groups say its a good thing. Only thing is that most of the gross pollution vehicles are exempt from the test. Most our (at least mine) states the its a very low emission vehicle. While...
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    Smogged mine today

    WOW $10.00. It cost about $60.00 for a smog test out here in California and that is to just romp on the peddle and look for smoke. No emissions test conducted.
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    Engine Sputter in hot weather

    While driving in hot weather (Palm Springs area) and while climbing up an upgrade of a hill my engine seem to sputter, little puffs of black smoke from the tail pipe, and a slight loss of power. It only does this in very hot areas (100 df +) and once I get over the hill or in cooler climate it...
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    Repair Bill for your review

    And $15.00 to rewash shop towels...... I got new gaskets installed for much lower then that. It might have been better for you to tow your truck to my mechanic....
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    Brakes humming

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    california SMOG testing......

    This is my second comment on this issue. If you are chipped and need to smog your SD you can just turn down the settings for the smog process and turn it back you after completing it. Also think about something. If you installed a EGR block (without removing it totally) do you think that...
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    california SMOG testing......

    Your vehicle is only held under requirements of which they are registered. If the registered state does not require smog you will not be required to smog in California until you register it in California. You can not have a California DL and maintain out of state registration (tags). Having...
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    california SMOG testing......

    I recently received my DMV registration report and it required proof of any Superduty recall and/or updates from FORD, and smog cert. Here is the funny thing. I went to seven smog shops and six of them refused to smog my truck. The last one said he did not want to but would conduct it. He...
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    New to this site from California

    Welcome to SDD from San Diego.
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    Soften the ride????

    At times difficult but not impossible. When you live downtown yo have to learn how to make your truck turn on a dime....:lmao
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    2005 Heater Problem

    First of all Welcome to SDD. I have a 2003 and am not sure it 05 is the same but when My heater stopped working I had to cycle the heater valve because it got stuck from being closed most of the time. My valve looks like the picture (right) and I had to manually move the valve back and forth to...
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    egr removal

    x2
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    Diesel Kleen in 6.0

    Look at the chemical additive listing and you might find they are about the same. I use it and it has worked well for me. Remember that there are two different bottles: one has an anti gelling additive mostly needed in colder climates.
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    Oil cooler / EGR cooler repairs

    The link is no good.
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    Brakes Question

    I have heard that the Super-duty's have a common issue with the disk brake system pertaining to warped rotors. Is there one rotor that warps more then others (i.e. front right vs rear right, etc.)? when I brake it feels like one of the rotors is tugging so bad that is jerks the vehicle. Of...
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    Soften the ride????

    I currently have three Jeep axles and parts in the truck and a shell. It is helping a bit but not as good as I would like. Bilsteins are still in the future.
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    Weird Noise

    look to make sure that all the hoses area attached and not cracked around the turbo.

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