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[97Yeti]

Getting there little by little , next steps are winch and then coilover conversion. View attachment 658061

How do you like those tires? I plan on putting bigger on my truck after getting rid of the horrid 3.08 gears, looking for something rugged yet fairly quiet. I am building a cabin in NE Oregon and have an 11 hour 1 way drive and don't want to hear tire noise the whole way.

 

[97Yeti]

Thanks. It’s been a good one, pretty trouble free but starting to use a little oil now. View attachment 658063

I believe there is a TSB about an updated valve cover design with different baffles for oil usage, if I remember correctly.

 

[97Yeti]

I didn’t receive a recall on it. Just started on last change and will look into it. Thanks.

Usually a TSB is just saying we know of an issue and a repair, but not to the extend of a recall yet.. What year and engine? I can look up pretty quick.. for a 2012 with the 5.3 the TSB number is 10-06-01-008M

 

[Todd780]

Usually a TSB is just saying we know of an issue and a repair, but not to the extend of a recall yet.. What year and engine? I can look up pretty quick.. for a 2012 with the 5.3 the TSB number is 10-06-01-008M

Yep. Had a couple TSB's on my truck but no warranty coverage. I'm still miffed at Ford over that.

 

[97Yeti]

Yep, there is a TSB...this is TotalBS, in my opinion. "Excessive Oil Consumption". Others have told me about this happening over 100k. I'll probably just keep adding a qt between changes I guess.

It made a difference on 2 of our customers vehicles, and offering a bit of help. Your choice, I have over 140k on my 5.3 and doesn't use or leak a drop. I am also a 30 plus year ASE Master Tech, so I do all my own repairs.

 

[97Yeti]

Yep. Had a couple TSB's on my truck but no warranty coverage. I'm still miffed at Ford over that.

I worked for Ford for a several years, constantly working with their engineers and warranty department, put a bad taste in my mouth. Swore I would never own a Ford again (Don't tell that to my motorhome).

 

[97Yeti]

Sorry, my TBS joke fell flat. I appreciate the info and expertise. Its a 2015 5.3 with 130,000. No leaks, just seems it’s using a qt every 2-3,000 now. Its been serviced with Penn synthetic since it was new.

No problem. Unfortunately per TSB 01-06-01-011K that is within the parameters of acceptable oil consumption "0.946 liters (1 qt) in 3200 Km (2000 miles}" If your consumption just started out of the blue, it i possible your PCV could have failed, pretty inexpensive part to replace.

 

[Rooney]

Desert queen and beach runner.

 

[HudsonPW]

My bone stock power wagon... big plans for this beast


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[Tex68w]

Desert queen and beach runner.

What part of Texas? Love the 2nd Gens.

 

[SloanKeterine]

2004 f350. 12v swap with some goodies. Vintage FWC

 

[Clrussell]

My hoopdie do

 

[halseyt]

Vancouver Island last fall. Ready to go again when travel restrictions are lifted.

 

[Storz]

Well I am a happy camper! After a decade of wanting a RTT the wife and I finally made it happen yesterday. I installed a new Thule Tepui Autana 4 on the Silverado! More pics after we head out this weekend

 

[Storz]

Not sure why we waited so long to get a RTT, last weekend was the best I've ever slept camping!