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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-25-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 773
Posted By PatO
Dec 2021 I went with the ODYSSEY 65-PC1750T...

Dec 2021 I went with the ODYSSEY 65-PC1750T Automotive and LTV Battery. They still crank like new and have had no issues.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-05-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By PatO
At 37,000 miles I already had 2 warranty turbo...

At 37,000 miles I already had 2 warranty turbo replacements, At 50K+ miles I had my 3rd. Spent my lemon judgement on partially bulletproofing and warped my heads when the head bolts stretched. I went...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-03-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By PatO
OK - All back together and everything works. I...

OK - All back together and everything works. I used the cables I mentioned in the above post. I had also locally bought the Dorman replacement ends and decided that new cables were a better path....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-03-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By PatO
I got them off Amazon. ...

I got them off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HYL4VC2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-02-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By PatO
I'll just hijack Pete's thread since it is so...

I'll just hijack Pete's thread since it is so similar. I was able to remove all of the internals once I figured out that the power solenoid housing just clips into the bracket that is riveted to the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-31-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By PatO
Thanks for the reply, mine is the right rear...

Thanks for the reply, mine is the right rear door. I took off the panel and exterior handle / license box and one if not both ends of that cable are destroyed. New cables on the way but I'm not sure...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-30-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By PatO
CRAZINESS - I'm glad I searched before posting...

CRAZINESS - I'm glad I searched before posting for other victims and resolutions. As of yesterday my outside rear door latch no longer works. Inside latch releases OK. Thank-you group. I'll see if I...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-12-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By PatO
By 2010 I started noticing my Eagle rims cracking...

By 2010 I started noticing my Eagle rims cracking through the center bore. I replaced a few of them and then went to other rims at some point. I believe the 140 torque requirement was too much for...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-27-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By PatO
I have 3 of these windows in my 2004, they have...

I have 3 of these windows in my 2004, they have all failed. I did a full replacement on one since the glass shattered. It is not a hard job to DIY. I now have them all glued shut around the full...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-05-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,822
Posted By PatO
Minor point: "bulletproof oil cooler from...

Minor point: "bulletproof oil cooler from bulletproof diesel". If this is the air cooled oil cooler that BPD used to offer then the EOT - ECT spread is not a relevant parameter to monitor.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-30-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,387
Posted By PatO
Field Van website now sells a pop top gasket that...

Field Van website now sells a pop top gasket that does not require rivets. They also have the rivets.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-06-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 741,228
Posted By PatO
Installed the RunCool Louvres I purchased 4 years ago

Somethings just get put aside. The clearcoat finally looked so bad I did the louvres and Raptor lined the hood. I used U-Pol Desert Tan, a bit off from the Baja Tan but the van is pushing 20 years...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-18-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By PatO
Well the GP Control Module has been eliminated as...

Well the GP Control Module has been eliminated as the cause, I now have a new one. I went with the mechanic's opinion without doing any diagnostics. My bad. I guess I have a "spare" GPCM now. On to...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-14-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 741,228
Posted By PatO
For older E-350 and rear Aluminess bumper owners:...

For older E-350 and rear Aluminess bumper owners: I replaced the rear door hinge pins, fasteners and the associated plates that are part of the Aluminess bumper swing arm tower tie in. This is a 19...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-27-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By PatO
6.0 psd p683 code

Hello Folks,
I'm getting an intermittent P-683 (Glow Plug Control Module to PCM Communication Circuit Code). I clear it and with in a few days it returns. It usually does not set the Service Engine...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-09-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 26,751
Posted By PatO
I was the original poster back in 2015 for this...

I was the original poster back in 2015 for this thread. I just had my second failure at 120k miles. I was on my way back from the desert. Back in 2015 I said I was upgrading my AAA. I did and this 60...
Forum: Van Body 12-08-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,903
Posted By PatO
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/5...

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https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/594-albums1616-picture47214.jpg

Howerbuilt pop top. (Not my...
Forum: Van Body 12-08-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,903
Posted By PatO
I contacted Hower Built with a SMB replacement...

I contacted Hower Built with a SMB replacement question and while they have not done one, they thought they could. I guess as long as the SMB hole is smaller. :) He sent me back two pictures on their...
Forum: Van Body 12-04-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,903
Posted By PatO
I would consider that for a replacement of my...

I would consider that for a replacement of my current pop-top which has been a constant aggravation. (steel roof cracks, fiberglass pop-top cracks, zippers tearing away from vinyl, pivot bolts...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,682
Posted By PatO
Sorry - It's been too long.

Sorry - It's been too long.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-27-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,682
Posted By PatO
RingTheAlarm - I see I didn't make it very clear,...

RingTheAlarm - I see I didn't make it very clear, all 3 of my crank out windows are now non-operative and "glued" shut to keep the lower glass from falling out. Even the one I replaced probably 10...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-04-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By PatO
In my case a head gasket leak pressurized the...

In my case a head gasket leak pressurized the expansion tank causing it to puke out coolant which is very visible as it deposits on the outside of tank. Taping a nitrile glove to the reservoir gave...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-24-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,548
Posted By PatO
1. Some people have put vents in their hood 2....

1. Some people have put vents in their hood
2. I don't think BPD offers the E-series oil cooler anymore. Regardless it's not plug and play with the Amsoil Bypass filter which I assume you would...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 05-29-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,790
Posted By PatO
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZTQ246/ Even...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZTQ246/

Even more fun is when the glass falls out. All 3 of my crank out windows are now glued shut or inoperable.
Forum: Van Body 03-27-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By PatO
I have also experienced Starter battery "end of...

I have also experienced Starter battery "end of life" announcements begin with phantom door locking issues.
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