Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Warning about the block heater cord rubbing the A/C line

[TPringle]

I found the block heater power cord was rubbing the aluminum part of the A/C line near the compressor, and had almost rubbed a hole through! I could see this as needless and expensive. I dont know if this has already been addressed here or not, but I am posting this to hopefully help someone save a broken a\c system. I zip tied it away from the lines. This was under the oil filter behind the turbo.



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[dkoldno7]

nice catch,I will be checking mine very soon. Thanks for the post!



D. K.

 

[dresslered]

Never underestimate the rattling of the Cummins!



I was so paranoid about this, I ran the power cables from the winch to the battery in PVC plastic conduit.



Recently, I found that my breather tube had moved forward enough to rub the fan. Of course you couldn't hear this, but you could sure see the wear.

 

[TURBOs4LIFE]

I had the same thing happening also! I had to zip tie it up like you did. Good catch BTW.

 

[John - K5AWO]

Good catch, now I'm going out to look at mine.