a question for superduty owners......

[Keith T]

If I need engine work on my truck I don't care how the technician gets the job done as long as it is done right the first time with no squeaks, rattles, moans, or groans. If it is easier to pull the cab go for it, just let me know so I can see it being done, and take pics. Keith

[purduefarmboy460]

I'm with Keith on this one, do what it takes, especially if it is going to save time... just let me watch, and perhaps give me a box of tissues And a place to charge the camara

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by Burtonch

It was bone stock when the gaskets went, I did chip it 2 weeks ago with the edge juice and guess what............blown head gaskets again. I will be taking it to the dealer to hopefully have it fixed. I removed all module,attitude and EGT probe. I installed a threaded pipe plug and ground it down flat a liitle black paint and hopefully there will be no issues with the warranty. To be honest I am quite disatisfied with this truck. I know I will not be putting the chip back in and I am considering selling the truck. I now have 28K on it. I am a Chevy guy but wasnt to thrilled buying the duramax (to new) I am thinking a dodge with a manual trans.

i would personally buy a chevy over a dodge.....but look at what i answered back on your PM.....i dont think its headgaskets this time around......as far as the EGT probe.....for all the other guys out there, leave them in. if they find a plugged off spot for one, it looks suspicious, like your tryin to hide something. gauges do not affect anything, and ive seen them on non chipped trucks.....Marc

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by Keith T

If I need engine work on my truck I don't care how the technician gets the job done as long as it is done right the first time with no squeaks, rattles, moans, or groans. If it is easier to pull the cab go for it, just let me know so I can see it being done, and take pics. Keith

keith, i dont have pics of my own....but go surf around on WWW.flatratetech.com. there are pics of superduties and expeditions there, i even lift econolines

[redseal199]

ford is replacing heads, egr valve, rear main seal, 4 injectors, and something on the turbo on my sick o!!!! he pulled the whole front clip and jacked the cab up some too.

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by redseal199

ford is replacing heads, egr valve, rear main seal, 4 injectors, and something on the turbo on my sick o!!!! he pulled the whole front clip and jacked the cab up some too.

they are replacing the heads for one of two reasons.....either they found bent rods when they pulled them off.....and there has been some issues with valves sticking on some motors......or they are warped.....and when i say warped...i think spec is under 3 thousanths of an inch between opposite corners......the egr valve....could be for sticking...or they could have meant egr cooler...which would leak coolant into the combustion system....i have seen plenty of both......rear main is kinda common.....although it could be a "just in case" while the motor is out since there may have been oil in that area, even though it may have come from somewhere else......and whoever is working on it doesnt know what the *%^$%#$$ they are doing if they pulled the front clip AND partially raised the cab. i leave the front clip entierly in tact....and raise the cab to 7 feet in the air. the only thing on the ground foreward of the bed are the frame, suspention, front bumper, and drivetrain.......keep an eye on them and be cautious with the repair.....ask the service manager to go on a ride with you and look for problems before you actually take it from them.....im kinda suspicious of the experience of the tech working on it.........

[mschn99]

oh, the injectors i would not worry about......there are plenty of injectors on them replaced and you WANT the updated ones anyway.....and the turbo, they are probably replacing the VGT selenoid that operates your variable vaines....also something that ive seen before, usually only on "babied" trucks though......you gotta open it up sometimes and put it to the floor...thats how they want to be driven......just not "too open" if its chipped......

[Keith T]

My truck goes to a competing Ford dealer for warrant issues, like EGR replacement, throttle plate sensor, and the recalls. I actually bought my truck through a company that owns both a Chevy and Ford dealer. Best friend works at the Chevy dealer. Ordered though the Chevy dealer, the Ford fleet department is located there. The person doing the delivery prep didn't know how to install the AIC. Went to the Ford service manager after the salesman told me to go there and have it installed. The service manager told me I would need to leave my truck for 2 days to have it installed. I told me that the SD has a boxed frame. Man this convinced me he was an idiot, not knowing what frame is under the truck. Went o the Chevy dealer, and talked to the salesman about installing the AIC myself if that would mess up the warranty. He said no. I asked to borrow tools and installed the AIC in their parking lot while they watched. Keith

[Rodslinger]

Originally Posted by Keith T

I asked to borrow tools and installed the AIC in their parking lot while they watched. Keith

LOL! Nice Keith.

[Keith T]

I even programmed it to automatic. When the parking brake is set the engine idles up to 1200 RPMs. Man were they impressed. My best friend got to drive it before me, only because he works there. Keith