Monterey, CA Support Crew?
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Can't miss the game! I'm up doing homework early, so we can start whenever.
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Everyone who says Pete and Stewart are great guys are dead wrong. They were over here today, I would know.
They're even better than just great guys! Not sure what word to use. I think that caliber of people is starting to disappear in America, and that's sad. They both definitely represent FTE well. I'm sure they're not the only ones either.
In any case, in just a couple of hours they helped me know more about my truck than three dealerships and two years have given me. Now I just have to shell out the dough to get back on the road...
They're even better than just great guys! Not sure what word to use. I think that caliber of people is starting to disappear in America, and that's sad. They both definitely represent FTE well. I'm sure they're not the only ones either.
In any case, in just a couple of hours they helped me know more about my truck than three dealerships and two years have given me. Now I just have to shell out the dough to get back on the road...
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From: Monterey Bay, CA
Everyone who says Pete and Stewart are great guys are dead wrong. They were over here today, I would know.
They're even better than just great guys! Not sure what word to use. I think that caliber of people is starting to disappear in America, and that's sad. They both definitely represent FTE well. I'm sure they're not the only ones either.
In any case, in just a couple of hours they helped me know more about my truck than three dealerships and two years have given me. Now I just have to shell out the dough to get back on the road...
They're even better than just great guys! Not sure what word to use. I think that caliber of people is starting to disappear in America, and that's sad. They both definitely represent FTE well. I'm sure they're not the only ones either.
In any case, in just a couple of hours they helped me know more about my truck than three dealerships and two years have given me. Now I just have to shell out the dough to get back on the road...
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Everyone who says Pete and Stewart are great guys are dead wrong. They were over here today, I would know.
They're even better than just great guys! Not sure what word to use. I think that caliber of people is starting to disappear in America, and that's sad. They both definitely represent FTE well. I'm sure they're not the only ones either.
In any case, in just a couple of hours they helped me know more about my truck than three dealerships and two years have given me. Now I just have to shell out the dough to get back on the road...
They're even better than just great guys! Not sure what word to use. I think that caliber of people is starting to disappear in America, and that's sad. They both definitely represent FTE well. I'm sure they're not the only ones either.
In any case, in just a couple of hours they helped me know more about my truck than three dealerships and two years have given me. Now I just have to shell out the dough to get back on the road...
What did you guys figure out? Having to shell out the dough?
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Among other things, the up-pipes are leaking, turbo pedestal is likely leaking, LPOP seal is leaking, there is a likely EBPV issue/leak and even though all the injectors pass a buzz test, one injector on the passenger side was stuck open/having enough behavioral problems to hydrolock the motor. I've already replaced two injectors, and I don't want to keep breaking down as the rest of them go one by one. So (darn it anyway...) I guess that means all 8 will just have to be replaced by stage 1's. With the money I had set aside from the sale of a trailer, I might even be able to look at a 38R.
If I had left the truck at the dealership, I MIGHT have been able to afford refurb stock injectors, but none of the other fun would have been clearly pointed out. Reps already given!
If I had left the truck at the dealership, I MIGHT have been able to afford refurb stock injectors, but none of the other fun would have been clearly pointed out. Reps already given!
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Speaking of injector replacement, what are y'alls thoughts on replacing the VC gaskets/wiring harnesses with new injectors? The current wiring isn't bad, but if it's been around for 200k miles it might not hurt to replace it. And, if I recall correctly, Peter mentioned that there is a newer version of the VC gasket/harness that makes the 50 cent mod obsolete.
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I don't know. Every time Peter works on his Ex at my house I save on re oiling the asphalt driveway. 
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Hot water!
Firstly, before I forget - any of you all have an inch-pound torque wrench you'd be willing to loan out?
Secondly, I talked to Clay today. And spent a LOT of money. A very large box will arrive sometime soon on a big brown truck, and then the real fun will begin. Sadly, I barely missed a great deal on a used 38r and ceramic coated up-pipes, so no ceramic for me.
I'm now in hot water with the wife.
Maybe she'll like the results.
Secondly, I talked to Clay today. And spent a LOT of money. A very large box will arrive sometime soon on a big brown truck, and then the real fun will begin. Sadly, I barely missed a great deal on a used 38r and ceramic coated up-pipes, so no ceramic for me.
I'm now in hot water with the wife.
Maybe she'll like the results.
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Yes, I had already planned on bringing whatever tools we needed, including my digital torque wrench.
Product Specifications
Patented Double Gear Sensing System
Designed, engineered, and tested by Brown Line Metal Works, the patented* D.G.S.S. technology ensures repeatable accuracy of +/- 3.5% both clockwise & counter-clockwise
Accurate from 20 – 100% of full scale (7% accuracy from 10 – 20% of full scale)
Microprocessor Controlled
8-bit electronics ensures accurate readings and simplicity of use
Allows for both Peak and Track mode
Individually calibrates each wrench
Supplies unique serial number for each wrench
Ratchet Head
1/2" drive reversible ratchet
32-tooth gear provides an 11.25º arc while handling high torque loads
Forged from Chromium Vanadium alloy to ensure strength
Conforms to ASME B107.10 2005 standards
Range
15 – 150 ft/lbs
180 – 1,800 in/lbs
20.3 – 203 Nm
Digital Control
Large backlit digital display shows both target torque and current read-out
Intuitive button design makes operating torque wrench simple
LEDs and digital display provide visual feedback when operating wrench
Buzzer creates audible feedback when target torque is reached
Easily switch between ft/lbs, in/lbs, and Nm
Automatically powers off when not in use for 2 minutes
Low battery indicator
Handle
Soft-touch overmold provides comfortable non-slip grip
Engineered plastics ensure an impact resistant housing
The offer is valid until November 4th, and is only for the lower 48 states.
When do you estimate the fun stuff will arrive?
Stewart
Product Specifications
Patented Double Gear Sensing System
Designed, engineered, and tested by Brown Line Metal Works, the patented* D.G.S.S. technology ensures repeatable accuracy of +/- 3.5% both clockwise & counter-clockwise
Accurate from 20 – 100% of full scale (7% accuracy from 10 – 20% of full scale)
Microprocessor Controlled
8-bit electronics ensures accurate readings and simplicity of use
Allows for both Peak and Track mode
Individually calibrates each wrench
Supplies unique serial number for each wrench
Ratchet Head
1/2" drive reversible ratchet
32-tooth gear provides an 11.25º arc while handling high torque loads
Forged from Chromium Vanadium alloy to ensure strength
Conforms to ASME B107.10 2005 standards
Range
15 – 150 ft/lbs
180 – 1,800 in/lbs
20.3 – 203 Nm
Digital Control
Large backlit digital display shows both target torque and current read-out
Intuitive button design makes operating torque wrench simple
LEDs and digital display provide visual feedback when operating wrench
Buzzer creates audible feedback when target torque is reached
Easily switch between ft/lbs, in/lbs, and Nm
Automatically powers off when not in use for 2 minutes
Low battery indicator
Handle
Soft-touch overmold provides comfortable non-slip grip
Engineered plastics ensure an impact resistant housing
The offer is valid until November 4th, and is only for the lower 48 states.
Stewart
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Stewart - I remember you mentioning that wrench, but it doesn't go into the inch-pound range for the rocker arm retainer bolts and injector retaining bolts. I checked - I nearly bought one. I could pick up a snap-on brand 18-125 inch-pound range (or up to 135, I forget) for about the same price, but I can't buy anything else for a while. I just ordered today, so I would expect delivery next week.