Radiator Hose, 1999 Triton V-10
Hello Everyone -- It's time for new belt & hoses, and as you probably know, it's not easy looking up engine parts under "F53." I found the belt thanks to a previous thread here, but I'm not seeing any...
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If you want to know the correct OEM part numbers (for comparison to Dayco, Goodyear, etc., or any other after market vendor) before you buy, go here:
www.fordparts.com/Default.aspx
Go through the part identifier queue just like the guy behind the counter at the Ford dealer does. Ford usually has drawings of the original part and the assembly it fits into for your comparison.
99% of the time, if available, OEM Ford parts will be more expensive than after market parts, but, if you order the correct part number based on date of manufacture, VIN, year, model, engine, transmission, they WILL fit perfectly and WILL last as long as the original hoses. That said, many after market parts are better and cheaper, BUT, often they require some "field adjustment" to fit correctly. The choice is yours.
Chum lee
www.fordparts.com/Default.aspx
Go through the part identifier queue just like the guy behind the counter at the Ford dealer does. Ford usually has drawings of the original part and the assembly it fits into for your comparison.
99% of the time, if available, OEM Ford parts will be more expensive than after market parts, but, if you order the correct part number based on date of manufacture, VIN, year, model, engine, transmission, they WILL fit perfectly and WILL last as long as the original hoses. That said, many after market parts are better and cheaper, BUT, often they require some "field adjustment" to fit correctly. The choice is yours.
Chum lee
