Freeze plug blew out
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08-22-2011, 02:18 PM
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Apart from raising a finger to the EPA can anyone give a benefit of removing the EGR cooler?
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08-22-2011, 02:23 PM
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08-22-2011, 03:06 PM
Well, I got an updated quote minus the HPOP (updated fitting instead), minus the IPR and FICM. So, here's what we got for $4612 (tax included)
Updated Fitting for oil pump $58.25
EGR Delete $345.99
5W-40 Oil $112.20
REV-X Oil 8oz $65.90
Oil Filter $39.00
AntiFreeze $44.95
Updated HPOR Feed Tubes $63.99
Updated HPOR Plugs $20.50
Clean vains in turbo $60
Updated Engine Oil cooler $300.00
Fuel Filter/H20 seperator $78.03
6.0 Head Studs $584.99
6.0 Head Gasket Set $207.99
Clean, Mag, Deck and Pressure test heads $400
Largemouth intercooler pipe upgrade kit $409.95 (he said mine is plastic and is cracked)
26 hours labor $1560
What do ya think? This is probably what I'll go with.
Updated Fitting for oil pump $58.25
EGR Delete $345.99
5W-40 Oil $112.20
REV-X Oil 8oz $65.90
Oil Filter $39.00
AntiFreeze $44.95
Updated HPOR Feed Tubes $63.99
Updated HPOR Plugs $20.50
Clean vains in turbo $60
Updated Engine Oil cooler $300.00
Fuel Filter/H20 seperator $78.03
6.0 Head Studs $584.99
6.0 Head Gasket Set $207.99
Clean, Mag, Deck and Pressure test heads $400
Largemouth intercooler pipe upgrade kit $409.95 (he said mine is plastic and is cracked)
26 hours labor $1560
What do ya think? This is probably what I'll go with.
#64
08-22-2011, 03:15 PM
I wonder about the pipe too. Is that an OEM? If not, what is the cost of an OEM pipe? I'm pretty sure the plastic one is obsolete, because the dealer installed an aluminum one on mine under warranty. I didn't pay, so I have no idea what it cost. I know I like the aluminum one much better.
As for the other parts, I don't expect a shop to sell me parts at their cost. So while I agree you can find them cheaper, it is only fair that they mark them up plus charge for the shipping.
As for the other parts, I don't expect a shop to sell me parts at their cost. So while I agree you can find them cheaper, it is only fair that they mark them up plus charge for the shipping.
#65
08-22-2011, 03:19 PM
I saw a sign on a local shop that said "I don't bring my own eggs to your restaurant, don't bring me your parts."
I liked that.
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08-22-2011, 03:26 PM
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Yeah, I'm sure I could find some other parts a bit cheaper, but until I get the time wrapped up into shopping around for things, I probably wouldn't be much further ahead. On top of that, they have all the right part numbers and I'd have to research it. I'm fully aware they are marking some things up and they have to get theirs. Don't get me wrong though npccpartsman, I appreciate the information and the heads up about cheaper parts! It's nice having others on this forum look out for each other. I think I will ask them if they're OEM or the Black Onyx I've heard about. From what I've read, I want the OEM over the Black Onyx.
#67
08-22-2011, 03:42 PM
At some point you have to decide for yourself, is this the guy I want to trust with my truck? A lot like choosing a doctor. You can quibble on price a little bit, but be careful and respectful. Try to be the type of customer that you would want to work for. Trust is much more important than price.
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08-22-2011, 04:00 PM
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08-22-2011, 04:01 PM
We do three types of work here
Cheap, Quick, and Good. Pick any two.
A Quick, Good job won't be Cheap.
A Good, Cheap job won't be Quick.
And a Quick, Cheap job won't be Good.
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08-22-2011, 08:43 PM
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cheezit, do you mean the bill I was given is on the money or the guy named Bill (bpounds) is on the money? A little confused. His sig says "Folks call me Bill..." If you meant the bill they gave me, which one did you mean?
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08-22-2011, 09:01 PM
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08-22-2011, 09:25 PM
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Cheezit, I see you have the EGR delete listed in your sig. As you've seen, most on here say to go with the upgraded Bulletproof cooler instead of a full delete. What would you recommend and why? I ask you because of your reputation on here, not because I don't trust the other guys, just curious about your opinion.
#74
08-22-2011, 09:32 PM
I did a delete because from time to time I burn other "fuels" and less then prim virgin diesel more often then not ( i had to buy 4 tanks of fuel so far this year). I do have a pretty neat recycling center in my stalls at the shop. I dont suggest others doing that either.
If I were to do it again I would more then likly go to bullet proofs cooler. I have yet to hear of one breaking.
this does away with any need for a tuner and lets you run stock to tow with aswell.
If I were to do it again I would more then likly go to bullet proofs cooler. I have yet to hear of one breaking.
this does away with any need for a tuner and lets you run stock to tow with aswell.