Need help in RI. 99 F350 7.3 idling poorly, no power

[fase2000tdi]

Recently my fathers truck started idling very powerly. It was followed with VEY low power. A shop downtown who says he "specializes" in ford diesels says that 4 of the injectors are clogged with carbon build-up inside. I bought some "Hot Shots" and put it in the oil, but it has so little power I can BARELY drive it on the road. It stalls in first gear!

Anyhow, I don't know what to do. This guy is quoting me $2,000 to replace four injectors. Is there anyone you guys recommend in RI/MA area? We're in farm country in Glocester. Should I try buying injectors from junk yards and putting them in there?

Also, what grade of oil should I be using? Right now we're using Rotella T, 15w-40, it says it's CJ-4 certified. Maybe I should be running Rotella T synthetic 5w-40 like I do in our Jetta's?

Please help!

401-919-3556 thank you!



Dads: '99 F350 w/ 7.3 liter diesel, 6spd manual, 228K miles
Moms: 2000 Excursion w/ 7.3 liter diesel, automatic, 119K miles (<3 that car)
Extra vehicle: 03 Jetta Turbodiesel, Rocketchip stage II, 5spd manual, 70K
My car: 2000 Jetta turbodiesel, Rocketchip stage III, 2" lift kit, 5spd manual, 78K

[sea71]

Man, I SURE cant help ya, but WELCOME to the site, and this will bump the post back to the top for ya!! Good Luck!!

[Big AL]

I can think of 3 things to look at, if you haven't already.
Fuel filters. Air filter. Cam Position Sensor.
Check your filters!!!!
I'm not too sure about the carbon build-up inside injectors - maybe I'm wrong, though.

[fase2000tdi]

I appreciate the help guys. I'll look into it. How do I check the cam position sensor? What am I checking about it? Fuel filters/Air filters are fine.

Any good diesel mechanics in RI that you guys know of? I hate living in the northeast...

Btw, you guys have some beautiful trucks... Wish I had joined this sooner, but I've been busy with TDIclub. <3 my Jetta


but man, my moms Excursion is sweet. I'd trade the 30MPG difference that.

What oil should I use in this vehicle, and my moms Excursion? Is Rotella T synthetic 5w40 OK? I prefer using synthetic motor oil


Please help, dad needs this to get to work! He's a union carpenter and he's working with a decent company right now!

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Last edited by fase2000tdi : 08-04-2007 at 03:01 PM. Reason: details, emphasis, etc

[Ides]

Are you getting any check engine lights or codes? Does it run better (or idle better) cold?

[fase2000tdi]

Originally Posted by Ides

Are you getting any check engine lights or codes? Does it run better (or idle better) cold?

no codes AFAIK. It runs bad cold or hot.