Gates Has a Better Upper Radiator Hose for 1999-2003 Fords with 7.3L Power Stroke Engines
The 7.3L Power Stroke engine is a great engine, but one thing that has always frustrated mechanics with 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Super Duty trucks with the 7.3L Power Stroke engines is the fact that you have to remove the upper radiator hose to replace the serpentine accessory drive belt. The reason for this is that the Ford OEM upper radiator hose goes straight through the accessory belt drive system. This means that to replace the belt you have to drain the cooling system, and that adds cost to the overall job.
Gates has two kits to fix this problem. The first is part number 22434K and is good for vehicles 1999-2002 vehicles produced up to April 28. After an April 28, 2002 production date, the part number is 22690K. The difference is that the second kit has a slightly longer belt.
The Gates kits inclue upper and lower hoses and a “FleetRunner long-life fleet-rated belt.” Gates claims that this package reduces labor on a future belt replacement by up to 50%, so it makes sense to consider this option.
We recommend this kit be considered by any of our customers installing a used 7.3L Power Stroke engine from our company, Low Mileage Engines.
If you’ve had an engine failure in your F-150, F-250, F-350, or any other type of late model vehicle and are looking for a good used engine, please call our sales staff at 901-266-9996. We would be more than happy to quote you on an engine and answer any other questions you may have.
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