{"product_id":"valve-cover-gasket-and-glow-plug-kit-for-ford-excursion-2000-2003-7-3l","title":"Valve Cover Gasket and Glow Plug Kit for Ford Excursion (2000-2003) 7.3L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eComplete Valve Cover Gasket and Glow Plug Kit for 2000-2003 Ford Excursion (U137)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Valve Cover Gasket and Glow Plug Kit replaces failing under-valve-cover harnesses, pass-through connectors, and glow plugs on the 2000-2003 Ford Excursion to restore cold-crank starting reliability and prevent injector misfires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Ford Excursion UVCH Harness Degradation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003eU137\u003c\/strong\u003e platform, the factory Under Valve Cover Harness (UVCH) is exposed to continuous heat cycling, vibration, and hot engine oil. Over time, the OEM plastic lock tabs become brittle, backing out of their injector sockets and creating open circuits. More critically, high electrical resistance builds along the factory pass-through pins handling glow plug current, causing the outer connectors to melt, pin terminal burnouts, cylinder contribution codes, and failure to start in cold ambient temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive kit eliminates UVCH electrical bottlenecks with heat-stabilized, oil-resistant composite gaskets featuring integrated pass-through electrical connections. Upgraded female connector terminals ensure tight pin contact resistance, mitigating arcing across both fuel injector and glow plug circuits. Paired with high-temperature silicone lead wiring and heavy-duty, swell-resistant dual-coil glow plugs, this kit maintains optimal dielectric insulation and precise cold-start preheating across all eight cylinders under severe duty cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 Fuel Injector Harnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 Main Pigtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Valve Cover Gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 Glow Plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2000-2003 Ford Excursion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.3L Power Stroke\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eU137\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e250 hp \/ 505 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eF4TZ-9D930-K\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eF4TZ-6584-A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eF81Z-6584-AA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eF4TZ-12A342-BA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e615-202\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e615-201\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1379998\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGP39727\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000-2003 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the U137 Excursion?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2000-2003 Ford Excursion equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e7.3L Power Stroke\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis kit does not fit 5.4L Triton V8, 6.8L Triton V10 gasoline engines, or the later 2003.5+ 6.0L Power Stroke diesel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the external wiring pigtails required during installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe external pigtails should be spliced in if your factory engine harness plugs exhibit heat discoloration, brittle locking tabs, or melted pin receivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ford Heavy-Duty Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to endure the heavy-hauling demands and harsh thermal environments of the turbo diesel platform, this service kit delivers sustained electrical integrity for reliable starting and maximum towing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68058610893048,"sku":"DS-EGV6LYVX7","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/valve-cover-gasket-and-glow-plug-kit-for-ford-excursion-2000-2003-7-3l-1.jpg?v=1794360316","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/valve-cover-gasket-and-glow-plug-kit-for-ford-excursion-2000-2003-7-3l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}