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FWIW, I've gone through 3 (now on my 4th) A/C compressor on a new Kioti DK5310SE that I bought just under a year ago (located in middle Georgia, so we get a bit of heat / humidity here). All replacements were done under warranty and while the current condenser has been flawless with much more...

Great thread with a lot of knowledge being posted; I also have a question regarding the 1st svc, if I may toss in on this. My 22Kw Generac (LPG fed) was installed about a year ago, I ordered up a filter change kit with the needed filters, plugs, etc, opened it up about 2 months ago and the...

If ya want to go quality but cheaper, buy the basic Walmart Ozark trail 32oz stainless cup and then buy the better Yeti lid / cap separately ... Best of both worlds and still have a cheap backup lid in case you misplace the better Yetti cap like I always do, lol 😎

Yup, belive Simpson makes all the Dewalt pressure washers for B&D as well.

Regardless of brand, if going gas, look for a Honda engine and a triplex plunger pump (Cat, AAA, etc). A little more maintenance changing out pump oil but much longer pump life. Like tractors, buying a bit more PSI than you need is a good idea. I've never heard anyone skilled with a pressure...

I carry a tumbler of ice water with me nearly everywhere; I find that the standard 32oz metal vaccum tumblers fit most of my cup holders and keep ice for over a day (depending how much you use, of course). I find that anything above 32oz becomes a chore to carry around due to the extra weight of...

Hope that resolves it for ya, and heck man, don't feel bad, we're all human and nobody is an expert on everything (well, most of us commoners, at least 😉) ... Chalk it up to a learning experience and now you can provide helpful feedback if someone has a similar issue in the future. That's the...

I've been putting model names into YouTube and watching reviews as folks open them up, test the different functions and give the pros and cons.

Don't feel bad, I'm confused as well ... one member in this thread is relentlessly poo poo'ing all over "Chinese" parts, but then claims most of what he uses professionally is from Harbor Freight ... Definition of a hypocrite? 🤔🙄😉 So yeah, hard to follow some of these posts, lol I too am in the...

I had similar issues last year when taking the grapple and FEL cutter off in cool temps and trying to reconnect then in the afternoon when it was 90°+ I tried most of the above mentioned tricks, but most of the time I was either having to crack open fittings a bit or use the hammer method to...

For my 2022 DK5310SE, the Kioti "DK10" filter kit that I used for the 50hr service came with this fuel filter:

Specs from my KL5521 manual:

Congrats!

Here ya go, took me a bit to find it. Post #4 shows the complete video; Yes, they do paint over the Hyd filter (at least with that particular model shown)... Skip to 4:23 and 5:10 of the vid for the primer/painting portions...

Give me tomorrow and a few beers and I'll let ya know what I find .... 😎

I'm thinking the same and will work on it tomorrow. I'm thinking for the short term that I'll just cut a piece of tarp or thin rubber and use a couple magnets to hold it on to the metal exterior housing until I figure out a permanent solution. Now that I have a spare cap to use as a size guide...

Ya know, I didn't really think about it at the time of installation because I was more concerned about following the directions, but obviously you can "clock" the position of the arm based on the position you slide the wiper arm on & nut it down as the baseline of the arc. In my case, I was...

FWIW, I recently bought the Woodland Mills WC88 for my 39.3 PTO rated tractor (50.3 HP engine). Stupid fast shipping by the way, had it within 1 week of my order date. I've run the chipper at multiple speeds just to see how it reacts; Running in the 540e, you can hear that it's not spinning at...

Howdy y'all, figured I'd post my experience with the DIY installation of the Kioti rear wiper kit for the DK/SE series tractors (kit number DKA141), in my case, on a DK5310SE cab model. Hope this helps others that decide to add it themselves. Overall, not difficult if you have basic tools, 2...

That's because they paint over the filter at the factory ... another member posted on here a little while back with a video of the Kioti tractor assembly line showing the frame getting painted and you can clearly see the paint being sprayed on over the filters. I had the same issue when I did...

Funny you bring this up, I was filling mine up the other day and was thinking it wouldn't be long before the cap just cracks off as it was feeling pretty brittle. I know they make billet aluminum caps for vehicles, not sure of the sizes though. I'll have an extra cap if you want it as I just...

I went through this a year ago as I moved back out to the country to 20 acres, about 6 of it heavily wooded and needed a new tractor. I grew up on OS tractors and a cab every once in a while working the family farm. I now live in middle GA and mowing 14 acres of grass in the summer swayed my...

Agreed, nor would I think my specific experiences serve as a baseline; That said, I also believe that some folks have a tendency to obfuscate actual facts and simply post up unsubstantiated "feelings" on the topic without having any real, actual, experience ... that's all. Not saying that was...

They're pretty regular out of CHS, I loaded one of the LCFs as a charter once, pretty cool aircraft. Before I left Evergreen Airlines, we had a couple 747-100's converted to wildfire tankers, I thought those were the coolest things ever, then the LCF came out and I was amazed again, lol

True, back to more important sub-topics .... and go:

Similar for me; I've had my debit card skimmed at least 6 or 7 times, in every case, they caught it before I did and put a temp hold on my account until I called in. In every case, they removed the fraudulent charges the same day and eventhough my larger savings account was attached to the...

I've already stated the facts as I know them to be true in my actual, hands-on, experiences; Thus far, you've not changed my mind as there are many unknown variables at play with your examples. I also stated that I agreed that CCs provide more insurances & perks. So not sure why that's being...

Meh, I suspect the first 100 pages of the thread covered the pertinent issues, even before that it was quite repetitive. A little topic deviation is expected on any forum, but I digress as I just added to it 😎

Also keep in mind, if you just want to replace OEM halogen bulbs with upgraded LEDs using your current lamp housings, that too may be an option without shelling out big bucks for full LED pods. When I got my Kioti DK5310SE, one of the first things I did was replace all the halogen headlights...

I hear ya, and I too was tempted by the low cost of the NiLights ... And please don't take this as me poo-poo'ing on them, as I'm sure they're a good fit for some (and perhaps I was just unlucky and had some with bad QC), but in my experience, paying a bit more for better quality is well worth...

I've been using debit cards since they came out (perfect credit BTW, so certainly not a case of "marginal credit" as some other poster inanely commented); Also have several CC's that get paid off after each purchase. I've had my debit and CC numbers skimmed / scammed multiple times as I travel...

Fwiw, I haven't had good luck with a few NiLight products, had to return a light bar and a 6" pod light due to water intrusion / lens fogging up and couple strips of LEDs going out. Probably okay if not in wet conditions; I've been told by a few folks to make NiLights dependable, you have to add...

I've had the same experience with a couple of NiLights in the past, water intrusion with just a hose, not pressure washer. Had 1 light bar lose a few strips of LEDs a couple of months after the intrusion, then had a 6" that got fogged up, but all LEDs kept working. I've had good experience with...

Juat upgraded the speakers in my DK5310SE; The head unit installed by the dealer at purchase and was an upgraded aftermarket unit with 50W/channel, BT, etc. Purchased these Kicker KSC40's with recommend power of 15-75W, big difference in overall quality, mid-range isn't the best, but still...

On a side note, when not hunting or plinking, my suppressor lives on my "night-stand" gun. I did a live fire indoor drill years back and was doubled up with ear plugs and Peltors, apparently I didn't seat my right side ear plug well enough and then I pushed the Peltor up with my stock as I was...

I use one to avoid pissing off my neighbors at a late hour and to be honest, I just like shooting without hearing protection. I'm out in the country and it's perfectly legal to shoot Yotes after dark, but I have neighbors on either side of my tree-line and simply just don't want to be "That...

Depends on the ammo but the can does affect reliable POI even with good subs; At 75 yds it seems to maintain about 5" groups, but that's with a 1-8 scope. I too, am no marksman by any means

It's an older Octane, rated for .300 subs. Same here, haven't bought a can in a while; Probably will add another if the stamp wait times improve...

I have a MTL and it's been great, but mine is over 500 lbs, so my loader's 2474 Lbs lift capcity is knocked down to just under 1900 Lbs, which is fine for me as I bought a heavier unit intentionally for the type of work I am doing. While this one (link below) is right at your weight request...

As for this question, I'll be of little help as I intentionally use 16" barrels in my 300 BO's as I run them suppressed and 16" seems to be the sweet spot, but without already stating the obvious, 10.5" is pistol-length, so I'd suspect that's the reason. I have only purchased dedicated 16" 300...

On a side-note, I like to build ARs, so I have too many of them in standard .223/5.56, 1 converted .22 with the drop in kit, 2 in 300 BO, 2 in 7.62X39, 1 in a dedicated .22 upper and then 3 other lowers fully built but just waiting for me to decide what caliber I want to add into the mix, haha...

No Sir, just the standard 16" barrel with 1-9 twist on that 'el-cheapo DPMS, nothing special, I assure you! 😉 Probably just hard to tell since I have the Octane suppressor mounted for my wife. But to your point, I did a pretty light-weight build to that one for my wife when I converted it to...

Spot on about the heft of the Wraith, bought one to put on my yote gun, but initially tried it out on one of my ARs converted to .22 to get it sighted in and have it ready as my 'Dillo gun. I didn't have the issues you had, so maybe I'm just lucky... Yep, it's heavy, even heavier when you...

My only major complaint with the FN so far is that it's a Umarex build and comes with cheap plastic sights where the Sig is a better overall setup. No dot or color on the front blade (so I added orange paint), the Sig, however, came with a nice FO front blade. I wrote to FN and told them that...

Picked up a pair of his and her's .22 pistols to save money on larger caliber ammo, only problem is that we're now blowing through .22 standard velocity on our range at a much higher rate, so not sure we're really "saving money", lol

It has worked fine on my tractor; When flipped 90°, it sits out a few inches outside of the front tire. If you do a youtube video search, there are several videos out there showing it in different configurations on different tractors. I don't have it attached at the moment to give you exact...

I have a Lane Shark, can confirm that the WR Long 3rd function hyd kit comes with a separate return line to prevent overheating the fluid. It takes a while to spin down after deactivating. There are a few videos explaining the plumbing and reasons for the design on the Lane Shark website. My...

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I hear ya, same issue with my dealer, 1:15 one way, so bought it off flea-bay to save the gas. I'll look for some links, I bought a ferrite bead/choke assortment a while back with varying sizes for pretty cheap. I have no idea if any specific brand or spec is better than others, but these are...

Side pods lights adjusted, but not a fan of these AuxBeam "combo" pattern lights; They're supposed to be flood and spot, but the spot is much more predominant than flood.

I should rephrase that, it's more of a loss in radio signal with a little static added in; More noticeable as I'm out in the sticks and no radio stations nearby with a strong signal.

I get bad static on the radio when I turn the old LED work lights on and they've worked on my truck and UTV to kill the static after adding LED lights, so gonna try them, if not, simple to remove

Haha, you just got me thinking about pulling the trigger is all, lol 😉 I was going to use the stock connectors, but it ended up being too long with the ferrite beads I added, so just did connectors, heat shrink and then wrapped with ET

Rear view: The side pods may need some further adjustment to prevent glare in the side mirrors, but will play with that when it gets dark later. I'll probably upgrade the rear work lights as well, but that's a project for another day.

Going to blame @D&D for getting me thinking about the lack of light from the stock Kioti work lights and finally doing a few upgrades. I originally upgraded the DK5310SE's headlights and work lights by swapping out the halogen bulbs for LED bulbs, it helped a bit, but the stock work lights were...

The only mobile tech I could find was a week out, $200 for trip fee & $95/hr, so I'm glad I was able to find the issue on my own.

Thanks guys & good info; tracked down the issue to a bad relay for the PTO circuit.

I did that with my headlights and the front and rear work lights using Auxito LEDs and it worked well, but wanting side lights to provide more light coverage. Even with the LED bulb swaps, I'm still considering replacing the overhead work lights with flood Pods down the road, the stock...

Just ordered the beacon wiring kit and a couple of pod flood lights. I don't have a need for the beacon, so not ordering the light and post, but looking forward to the side-lights.

Good info, I'm thinking of doing the same to add side work lights after seeing the beacon harness connector when I was looking at the PTO wiring harness.

So looking at the wiring diagram, it appears the beacon relay is different than the PTO relay, but here is the PTO relay part number from O'reilly: RY1522 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/standard-ignition/standard-ignition-15-amp-4-terminal-multi-purpose-relay/std0/ry1522#addToCart Pics...

Tried to find them online, but no direct match, but believe I tracked some down at O'Reilly's that have a different part number but with all the same markings.

The dealer didn't have any spares, they gave me that one off of another tractor since they had some on order. Are they generic relays that you can pick up at an auto parts store?

Mystery solved, bad PTO relay.

Great, thanks. With the quick hitch, I didn't need to cut the PTO & I did raise the base up 1 set of holes to lessen the angle but I agree, it wasn't too bad at stock. I saw that suggestion in one of the videos, pretty clever. You bring up a good point about testing the height, I'll make sure...

Roger that, and thanks for taking the time to post that video ... I'm slightly closer to understanding how to use my meter 😎

Thanks, I really appreciate you trying to walk me through this, but I'll be honest, you're kinda speaking Greek to me, but I'll do my best to try and follow along, I swear!! 😆 .... (I've got very little experience with wiring unless household and even less experience using a meter). That said...

Copy that and appreciate the feedback, unfortunately, I'm not skilled in testing with a meter (I do have a very nice meter given to me by my FIL who was an electrician, but I lack the knowledge / training to use it, I regret to say). Perhaps this situation will be best left to a professional...

Yeah, unfortunately that wasn't the issue (I have PTO cruise buttons & I checked the rocker switches several times to confirm, don't have the linked pedal option on mine). Kinda leaning toward a relay, solenoid, or the big square fuse labeled PTO that I don't know how to remove, lol. If I can...

Thanks, I'll have a look under the dash cover. Edited to add: They dont list a DK5310SE on their list, but thanks for the suggestion. Brgds, Greg

Thanks, I had a look at your link, but I'm unable to see any descriptions. I appreciate the effort though!

Hi all, wondering if anyone could help me diagnose an issue with the PTO not engaging on a 2023 Kioti DK5310SE HST cab model (150 ish hours). I've read some posts on TBN and other sites to try to self-diagnose, but no luck so far. What I know: • When engaging the PTO yellow push-switch, the...

Thanks for the info! Incidentially, I had also texted one of our head mechanics at the job and posed the same question to him before I posted my last, he just responded a few minutes ago and basically said I would be wasting really good hyd fluid (and $$) if I used my Permatrans and suggested I...

Thanks @Dave Canfield, @oosik, & @cholland, I appreciate your input. As for the Hyd fluid recommendation, I did call Wooland Mills today and asked about fluid, they said they couldn't comment on any fluid unless it was specifically ISO 32 or ISO 46, but did say that for my temps, ISO 32 wld be...

Howdy y'all, a couple quick questions regarding the use of a Woodland Mills WC88 chipper on a Kioti DK5310SE. The chipper is due to arrive later today (ordered this past Sat and got a msg from RL carriers for delivery availability of yesterday, but had them schedule to deliver today); Very...

I've never had anything come back at me directly, only some small bits that richocheted off something else and then back, just like a skid steer cutter can do. I'm sure if you ran it at the wrong angle (FEL up in the air with the cutter tilted way down toward you), it would be a concern. I take...

I've been using a Lane Shark LS2 for the past 8 months, also recently rented a SkidSteer with HD brush cutter that would do up to 6" trees. The Lane Shark shines in the versatility department as you can rotate / flip the deck out 90° and run elevated straight down a path or line to cut limbs or...

Fwiw, I have a Broken Anvil guard on my DK5310SE, fits great, easy to install and has prevented damage to the front end when grappling brush, running into brush piles, but I will say that I get alot of reflection from the headlights off of the back of it, sometimes so much so that I will run...

Went through this when I got my 5310 back in March, dealer only charged me for parts though and included the installation as part of our overall deal. Didn't do linked pedal and the dealer did say that was one of the PIA installs, so if I wanted it, better to have them do it. 2nd rear remote...

Just my $0.02, but find the best vet you can (anywhere that does full surgeries and has fully trained vet surgens, not your local mom & pop vet, more on that shortly) and go immediately. Our black mouth curr recently passed due to undiagnosed fast-onset diabetes resulting in ketoacidosis that...

Check to ensure your brake lights are coming on as the safety system won't let you start the engine unless they are on. In your case, may be the brake switch sensor. My 2022 DK5310SE's issue was a chafed wire coming out of the fuse box making contact with metal and was blowing the brake light...

Quick update, after getting the A/C compressor replaced at about 70hrs, the 2nd unit went out at about 90ish hours (this time the clutch was engaging and disengaging when the A/C was turned off and on, however, it would not produce cold air); Similar to the first occurrence, there was melted...

Have a 2016 Laramie Longhorn 4x4, 5.3L with 3.92 gears & average 12/18 mpg. Only 2 issues in 7 years. A/C blower fan had a bad ground and the center rear brake light housing leaking into cab. Pulls/tows great, but needs helper bags on the rear due to coils as it squats a good bit with heavier...

I have the Jungle Jim's mounted on a Scag Cheetah II, I had to buy longer U bolts due to the thicker Rops bar on the Scag. Very solid and tons of adjustment, no issues so far.

And at 4:25 and 5:00, you can see why the Hyd filter is so hard to remove! :oops:

Correct, & trust me, had there been a way to limp it back to level ground, we would've found it as the last thing I wanted to do was change a tire on an embankment with rain turning the GA clay into an ice skating rink 🤪

I'm staying with the R14's as I finish-mow 15 acres and they're great on the grass (and do pretty well in the mud when needed). I'm just going to be more careful in the future and spend a little more time when cutting sapplings. Fingers crossed that this was just an unfortunate combination of...

So I've known about the joystick cycling, but I've never heard about connecting the male/female lines together on detached implements as a soultion (which is where I find the most headaches). I'm definitely gonna give this a try over my normal rag/mallet method! (It heats up pretty quick here...

I sent you a PM with some other info & my experiences, if it helps; Didn't want to clog up your thread if it doesn't apply ;)

I tried, with 4wd and diff lock I was able to move and the tire was staying on the rim, but with the lateral slope and the fact that the flat was facing the downhill side made the tractor tip even more when moving any direction. My neighbor came over to see if he could get his JD 5045 in close...

Here are pics of the LaneShark setup, sorry for the mess, just got done doing some brush cutting when it started to rain again this evening. You'll see the 3rd function lines have 3 lines, the lower right is the dedicated return line used when using the cutter. The hydraulic flow to the cutter...

I have a LaneShark FEL-mounted cutter on a DK5310SE, their setup uses a RW Long 3rd function kit that runs the return line separately from their 3rd function, which prevents the overheating. Before purchasing the LaneShark, I did a lot of research as I too was concerned with overheating the...

The tire shop mounted the new tire to the rim, unfilled, and I hauled it back into the woods with the UTV as far as I could get it and then rolled it to the tractor the rest of the way. Used wood blocks along with the jack to level the tractor as much as possible, rolled the tire to the hub...

Dealer had them set higher at around 25, sidewall shows 4440 Lbs @ 20 psi with the bead-set max of 35 psi. I too have been used to 12-15psi on previous machines, but that wad many years ago on R1s; I had dropped them down to 15 when I initially got it, but felt too soft, so took them to 19 and...

Picked it up today & got the tractor out of the woods, It's a Goodyear made by Titan, USA made, same as the OEM

19 on both rears.

Already got that bad news, $799

So apparently I didn't cut some brush close enough to the ground with my cutter (blades weren't leaving punji-sticks, but obviously weren't frayed enough to avoid a puncture). Left rear tire (Goodyear/Titan, R14T, 6-ply 17.5-24 IND, loaded with fluid) ran over a 2" sappling stalk and boom...

For those up-thread mentioning airline issues, next time y'all get ready to fly somewhere, have to check a bag, need to check a firearm/ammo, or just need some free-drink coupons (if on Delta), feel free to hit me up for some tips & tricks. I've been in the aviation biz for the past 28 yrs, I...

FlexSeal "flood protection products" commercials. They put some strips of flexseal on windows & doors and 4 feet of water rushes around the house with no leaks .... riiiiiiiiiiight Sadly, I'm sure people fall for this not realizing what's behind their siding, vents / ehxhaust holes through...

4 or 5 store clerks standing around playing on their phones or talking with only self-checkout open.

Agreed, it's bizarre that Kioti would use the brake light circuit as part of the safety system to ensure that the brakes are engaged before starting .... you would think it would just be a contact switch on the brake pedal, or perhaps it is some sort of redundancy ... ??

I realize this is an old thread, but figured I'd add a recent encounter with the same issue. Long story short, the tractor won't start with a blown Brake light 10 amp fuse. My 2022 DK5310SE (Cab model w/ 75ish hours) wouldn't start this AM. All the safeties were engaged, brakes set, in Neutral...

I'm in the ratchet-strap camp myself, my back just can't handle being bent over and muscling around 4 sets of chains and binders. I use 4, 5K Lbs ratchet straps, but will also use a chain and binder to double up Fwd restraint as that has the greatest potential for highest G force load in a...

Indeed, $0 out of pocket due to warranty, so all good with the exception of being without for the past 3 weeks. On a good note, 5 hrs of seat time this afternoon and the A/C is still nice & frigid .... for now. Speaking of bad batches, i'll digress just for a moment to say that part of my...

Picked my tractor up from the shop today, Mechanic said it was a seized compressor / burnt clutch; He also said he's done 5 of them in the past year at varying hours, but mine (at 70 hrs) was the lowest he's seen. He said once replaced, he hasn't had any come back, but doesn't know what's...

I spoke with the dealer this past Fri to get a status report, the tech said "All the parts came in yesterday and we should have you ready to go mid-next week", to which I asked, "So what ended up being the root cause?" He responded, "We usually just order all of the parts needed, won't really...

No worries, it was kinda comical when the delivery driver was going over the basics when he dropped it off and we got to tire pressure; "So here are your front stems, all nice and protected, and your tires are filled, and as we move back here, your rear stems are ...... uhh.... oh, ..... sorry...

They're on the inside on mine (2022 DK5310SE)

Nothing definitive yet, called the dealer this AM for a progress report; The mechanic working on it wasn't there, but the office Mgr said he knows there is a compressor on order for it along with some other parts and would have the tech give me an update next week. Will update when I hear more...

Yes, it's indeed my fault for not being more thorough

We use oil dry absorbent (granules for the big spills, pads for smaller spills) at the job when we have big spills. Spread the granules, let it soak it up, then broom it back and forth until the absorbent is fully saturated, then remove & repeat until dry to the touch. After that, you can...

Thanks again for all the help & suggestions; I trailered it back to the dealer today for them to diagnose & address under warranty. First impression from one of the techs is something melted near the condenser pulley as he pointed out what looked like a spray pattern on the underside of the...

Roger that, I will do that. Thanks!

Thanks everyone, great info and thanks for the clarification; I should have said that the pulley is turning as I don't know if the compressor is engaged. I've checked most of the accessible wiring and tubing and not found anything odd yet, but that's not much since I haven't tried to disengage...

Howdy y'all, I have about 70hrs on my new DK5310SE HST cab model, the cab a/c was working great up until a couple of days ago & wanted to post this question in case I'm missing something before I take it back to the dealer. Long story short, a/c quit blowing cold air, dealer says to bring it in...

Just recently did the 50hr svc on my new DK5310SE, if you do the svc on yours, be prepared for very tight hyd filter (literally painted on)!! Everything else was simple and painless; loving my Kioti so far.

Unfortunately we had to put our 11yr old Black Mouth Curr to sleep early this AM. Franky will be sorely missed.

Maybe a new design; I've had both full to the top multiple times and dry after the 30 min drive from town ETA: I just looked at mine, there is a spring-type vent hole located on the filler cap, it appears the sight gauge is fully sealed ... maybe a design variation?

I strapped 2 30gal fuel caddy units to a pallet and fork it on and off the truck to fill them, one for gas & one for diesel. Just a temporary setup until I can get a heavier duty base and make some brackets to bolt them down, also want to add a filter to the diesel pump. Want to say they were...

Hi Yander, it's a LaneShark "LS-2" cutter, basically a 4' cutter that will cut up to 3", mounts via SSQA with different deck position settings and runs off of a 3rd function kit that they sell with a separate return line so you don't overheat the loader's 3rd function setup. They sell a smaller...

Howdy y'all, long time reader of the forum, a lot of great info! Not new to tractors, but haven't had one for the past 20 yrs due to living in the suburbs, but now back out in the country. Picked up a new Kiot DK5310SE cab recently and just finished up the 50hr svc on it (I only broke 2 filter...

I know this an older thread, but figured I post the Wix HST filter I cross referenced from the OEM HST filter (Deadong part number T4125-38021) for my DK5310SE. The WIX part number is WL10243, paid $89.99 at the local O'Reilly auto parts store, probably cheaper elsewhere, but I was in a pinch...