4x4 question
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From: Falling Waters, WV
BTW, I have only owned this truck a couple weeks and went to the dealer today to get the replacement solenoid part with the covered hood. Mechanic at the desk what part I was getting and he was incredibly nice about how that was a good idea and asked if I had experienced any of the grinding yet. The only caution he offered for a rookie was to warn about bleeding any water out of the system. I don't have the problem (yet) so I will replace the part and maybe have my garage check out the system when I have it serviced soon.
The reason I ask is I want to see if I did it right? I cut a piece of rubber shock boot and wrapped it around my "older" solenoid so it covers the solenoid and vent on top. I would like to see how my fix compares to the factory fix. If I can tomorrow I'll try to snap a pic myself.
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From: Falling Waters, WV
I dont think Im going to bother with the upgrade. I think mine is better protected with the shock boot around it. Here it is with the shock boot wrapped around it with a couple zip ties holding it in place. The rubber boot protests the solenoid and the electrical connector and still allows the vent on top to do its job.
Last edited by ray h; Oct 10, 2009 at 10:14 PM.
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From: Manitoba
its 28F and snowing here and 24 and 12 inchs of snow where I have my toys. needed 4x4 again today after the snow storm last night. but once im moving I just flip it off and dont worry about it.