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Old 01-23-2018, 09:04 AM
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I bought the above linked ebay kit. Put it in my truck in under 15 min and everything is great. Dont bother with the connector from ford. Buy the o rings and be happy.
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Originally Posted by WXman
From my recent experience, dealers are telling people that they need the entire T-connector and/or the entire hoses, when actually all the person needs to fix his/her truck is the $3 dollar O-ring.

I would make sure before investing time/money trying to find parts you don't need.
Mine cost $.26 each. If including the shipping, they cost $1.30 each.
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Its winter time, thats why and when these leaks happen. As others have stated, you do not need the T, just use new o rings and grease. See the big post here:

https://www.f150forum.com/f70/2011-5...t-leak-252081/

pay attention to post 334 or 340, I believe are the numbers. Lots of additional post on this also.
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Originally Posted by Robthebuilder
My parents just had theirs replaced under warranty and it took almost 2 weeks to get the part in. Also their truck was one of four waiting for the same part.
Others have been denied this as a warranty repair, Ford considers this maintenance.

Were they within the 3/36?
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I need to grab these o rings too. Noticed mine leaking when it got cold out.

I haven't had time but I'll order the o rings on eBay. Looks like it comes with 4 of them, where all are they located? I am seeing the leak in the connector right under the air intake.
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Originally Posted by Spiky
Mine cost $.26 each. If including the shipping, they cost $1.30 each.
Did this take care of your issue? I'm getting impatient trying to find the T-connector, plus I'm going through coolant like crazy.
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Originally Posted by oneilrc
Did this take care of your issue? I'm getting impatient trying to find the T-connector, plus I'm going through coolant like crazy.
That's all that's wrong with your T-Connector.
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Mine was replaced a few weeks ago at the dealer. No mention of back order at all.
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Originally Posted by oneilrc
Did this take care of your issue? I'm getting impatient trying to find the T-connector, plus I'm going through coolant like crazy.
100%. That was a couple months ago, no leaks since.
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Originally Posted by SteveLord
Mine was replaced a few weeks ago at the dealer. No mention of back order at all.
My guess is that's because you paid them to install it. My local Ford was coveting the ones they had so they could make a buck on the part and install. My guess is they know around winter time a lot of earlier Fords will be coming in.
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