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The new updated cam cut-out version can be found on AliExpress as well, but seems pricey for what it is. I am still on the fence between swapping to this grille or installing an illuminated Ford emblem.
 
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Non stop leaking at the nozzle, had to clamp. This is the new AliExpress version of the grille with the precut camera and camera washer nozzle slot. I noticed the lightnings stock grille might have a stop check system to prevent leakage. Any clue guys? Washer nozzle part no FL3Z-17603-D. Fits great, I seated it well, no leaks on the hose behind the grille. Zip tied the rubber hose on the nozzle.
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Gonna keep the Lightning stock for now, and it just goes to show that grill mod looks good on any generation truck. Did it on my other truck.

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This look is growing on me. I hijacked a pic from earlier in the thread and added body-colored lettering via AI. Looks sweet!

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Non stop leaking at the nozzle, had to clamp. This is the new AliExpress version of the grille with the precut camera and camera washer nozzle slot. I noticed the lightnings stock grille might have a stop check system to prevent leakage. Any clue guys? Washer nozzle part no FL3Z-17603-D. Fits great, I seated it well, no leaks on the hose behind the grille. Zip tied the rubber hose on the nozzle.
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The fix seems to be a replacement nozzle and/or check valve.

 
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Thank you, this helped me in finding the root cause, which appears to be a missing check valve. I bought the one below on Amazon and will report back with results when it arrives.
Cool - I had this problem too. I just disconnected it entirely, but this looks like a good idea.
 
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Cool - I had this problem too. I just disconnected it entirely, but this looks like a good idea.
Yeah, I really hope its the fix. I’m getting a little bit of grill sag on the right side of the grille too, so I just need to put extra material around the bottom of the plastic pins and maybe push the grille up while securing the screws on the right side. Radiator grille install went well though.

Used AI to remove license plate in pic (why it looks weird)

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Cool - I had this problem too. I just disconnected it entirely, but this looks like a good idea.
confirmed it works, no leaking. That check valve is the answer. Comes in a 2 pack which is nice. I cut the hose and placed it inline with the arrow facing towards the nozzle. Zip tied it after taking that photo. Works great.

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Yup, confirmed here too. I got the same thing (different Amazon seller though, cuz they had same day delivery). Welcome to the future!
 

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confirmed it works, no leaking. That check valve is the answer. Comes in a 2 pack which is nice. I cut the hose and placed it inline with the arrow facing towards the nozzle. Zip tied it after taking that photo. Works great.





Did you retro fit the washer? I have a lariat so I don't have the washer and if I do the grill, I want to add.
 
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You gotta buy the raptor washer yes. I listed the part number above. Works great. I sealed around it with the permatex black auto rubber gasket stuff and it sits in there well.
 

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You gotta buy the raptor washer yes. I listed the part number above. Works great. I sealed around it with the permatex black auto rubber gasket stuff and it sits in there well.
Thanks. Did you just "T" off the feed lines to the other nozzles with a factory hose or Home Depot lines?
 
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Thanks. Did you just "T" off the feed lines to the other nozzles with a factory hose or Home Depot lines?
Yeah I just cut the line and spliced that connector in the middle then zip tied both ends. Works great at regulating it. You can sand down just below the top part of the raptor nozzle to get the angle you want for the best spray but I never needed to sand anything it just worked. Tapped the raptor nozzle into the aliexpress grille with a small rubber mallet after I put the permatex around it. It tapped right into the grille no sanding needed.
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