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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 05:39 AM
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Thumbs down Proud owner of a leaking intercooler

What a freakin crock.....down below cold fill line now.......gotta reinstall all the factory stuff......argh.........Ford if you are listening...........YOU SUCK!!!!!!!!!

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red 1994 lightning....oh my god i never expected this thing to keep running this long......130,000 miles and still running strong.........

00 white L...# 1993 build date 4/5/00 Johnny Lightning Enhanced!!! Straight pipe exhaust, billet third brakelight cover, water wetter, mobil 1. cant wait to install that "package" for Ted!!!! Watch out Z06!!!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 07:12 AM
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Certainly you are not surprised are you? I bet intercooler leaks will approach 100% ultimately in 99 & 00 L's. I am waiting to see if the 01 truly has a fix, or there are not enough of them with enough mileage.

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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 07:35 AM
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Does anyone know how much this repair would be if you would have to pay for it? I am wondering about an extended warentee.

Andy
 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 07:55 AM
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Hey andy did you get my email?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:12 AM
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Get the exteneded warranty. You're going to need more than one intercooler replacement.

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99 Lightning- JL equipped! JL Ram Air, JL Daiblo Chip,90mm MAF,JL Power Cooler, Level 10 shift kit,PSP Lower pulley, Single Blade T/B, Bassani exhaust, NGK's. 12.42 at 109.6..Full trim and stock convertor, MT Street ET's.
New times w/ JL converter coming soon!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:24 AM
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Concerning warranty issues with the intercooler. I called SVT and asked them point blank about leaking intercoolers and they told me that they will cover them beyong the normal warranty period. I suggest anyone who has a problem with their intercooler call SVT and get that in writing.

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13.892 @ 100.90 mph
332.2 RWHP, 418.9 RWTQ
A.R.E. LSII tonneau
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:33 AM
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redshift,

just a question and no flame intended. Did you ask for/receive it in writing?

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Lightning #2504, 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
**THIRD intercooler**
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:38 AM
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My second IC just started leaking! I'll documrnt it until it's very obvious, then in for repairs. This time I'll make sure they have one on the premesis before the start repairs. Last time It was down 10-11 days waiting for the IC core.

That was last February, by the way. About 9000 miles ago.

I guess I'll have to visit Tundra again.

 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 05:58 PM
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lemon law?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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Just to let you guys know. Mine just started leaking again. This will be my 4th intercooler

This is getting SOOOOOOO old.



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00' White Lightning
Clear Corners
JDM 90mm Mass
JDM Flip Chip
2\2 Chamber Flowmasters
MT ET streets
Bedrug
best 1/8: 8.177 @ 85.07
best 1/4: 12.795 @ 106.88
1st intercooler @ 8750 miles
New motor @ 12,100 miles
2nd intercooler @ 17,500
New Trans @ 17,800
new head @ 21,000
 
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 08:33 PM
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Speedin Bob, No I didn't get it in writing. My intercooler isn't leaking yet at 16.5K miles and I am optimistic about the whole thing. Just going to wait and see.
 
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