2008 F250/350 Radiator Bulletin

[TwinTurboStroker]

I'm not a tech so I can't post this in the tech section, but admin and mods please feel free to repost there.....

402000 - Engine Cooling Systems Concerns

20063-2008 F-Superduty - 6.4L Engine - May exhibit coolant leaks located at the radiator side tank crimping area.
Some 2008 F-Superduty vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine may exhibit coolant leaks at the radiator side tank crimping area. All service parts with a build date of 8/6/2007 or later are certified stock. Before installing service parts with a build date prior to 8/6/2007 visually inspect to ensure that end tank crimp tabs are completely closed and no cracks are present at the trans cooler line fittings or inlet/outlet ports. Build dates are located on a yellow or white label located on the top radiator cross rail. After the radiator is removed from it's packageing inspect to verify there is no damage present that may result in a leak or repeat repair. Note: Black lateral lines on the radiator are a normal result of the manufacturing process. Radiators are fully functional and should not be rejected due to this discoloration.


I also have a couple other bulletin that they gave me about overheating, valve cover removal, fuel pump noise, heater core noise and loss of power, if you want me to post those as well

[bleedsblue]

Good info! I'm going to print that and keep in the glove box just in case.

Bill

[billotto1970]

Please post all recalls for me, i want to print everything i can. are you having good luck with the dpf removal???? I want to do this but am concerned about warranty issues. Do you take your truck in like that, or put the dpf back on. thanx, bill

[mdnbb1]

my f450 has overheated 2 times in 45 degrees with 18000 lbs intow dealer
says they never heard of this standard answer I say b/s

[TwinTurboStroker]

Originally Posted by billotto1970

Please post all recalls for me, i want to print everything i can. are you having good luck with the dpf removal???? I want to do this but am concerned about warranty issues. Do you take your truck in like that, or put the dpf back on. thanx, bill

I'm having great luck with the DPF removal or gutting actually.....if you remove or tapper with the DPF your motor warranty or whole warranty will be voided depending on dealer....

[billotto1970]

Thanx for the bulletins post.....

[billotto1970]

Please post the loss of power one...

[TwinTurboStroker]

Originally Posted by billotto1970

Please post the loss of power one...

I will I as soon as I can find out what I did with the bulletins.....hahaha

[pipelayerjdh]

Originally Posted by TwinTurboStroker

I'm not a tech so I can't post this in the tech section, but admin and mods please feel free to repost there.....

402000 - Engine Cooling Systems Concerns

20063-2008 F-Superduty - 6.4L Engine - May exhibit coolant leaks located at the radiator side tank crimping area.
Some 2008 F-Superduty vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine may exhibit coolant leaks at the radiator side tank crimping area. All service parts with a build date of 8/6/2007 or later are certified stock. Before installing service parts with a build date prior to 8/6/2007 visually inspect to ensure that end tank crimp tabs are completely closed and no cracks are present at the trans cooler line fittings or inlet/outlet ports. Build dates are located on a yellow or white label located on the top radiator cross rail. After the radiator is removed from it's packageing inspect to verify there is no damage present that may result in a leak or repeat repair. Note: Black lateral lines on the radiator are a normal result of the manufacturing process. Radiators are fully functional and should not be rejected due to this discoloration.


I also have a couple other bulletin that they gave me about overheating, valve cover removal, fuel pump noise, heater core noise and loss of power, if you want me to post those as well

I guess I had to get bit by this one. Our 550 developed a small leak on the left radiator tank. We dropped it off at the dealer today. I'll update when I find out anything. Hope it doesn't take long to fix. Thanks for the post, I knew exactly what was going on

[powerstrokes only]

My '08 is on it's third radiator, last one lasted less than 1000 miles, I hope the new ones are better. Good luck.