All Injectors Blow Out at the Same Time
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It can make it not start...you need some compression for it to start as with any vehicle...but abruptly with no noise VERY UNLIKELY... You would've heard a difference
Also, last you had it... it still cranked right? but just wouldn't start?
Also, last you had it... it still cranked right? but just wouldn't start?
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No, I have no paperwork. I will say that we took the truck to Kenny 2 weeks ago and asked him to fix the fuel leak. He said the wrong washer had been used on a fuel line, and he replaced it. Charged us $180 and gave us the truck back. So we assumed he'd be a fine place to take it back to when it wouldn't start.
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Those computers don't just "lose" their programming. I smell DEEP caca here.
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Not to mention thinking he was going to get a shop built out of the deal. Again I smell more caca.
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say she does call the law...we/she still has the problem of finding a good and capable shop or mechanic -period
ANd none of the well known diesel techs in area are getting back to me....???
ANd none of the well known diesel techs in area are getting back to me....???
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If I was vgrrl, I would hate you guys! lol I don't mean that in a rude way, just saying that I feel her pain. What options does she have? If she tows it to the next Diesel Shop, who's to say they won't do the same thing. She's really in a bind and all we can do is tell her how terrible the mechanic is. I mean, really, her only other option is to find a Ford Dealership that has a spot open and can get their truck fixed same day or at least diagnosed.
Man, when it rains it pours. I hope you come out of this with at least enough information that you find a set of gauges REALLY important. Monitoring the system while your husband drives would give you a heads up. And vice-versa. He could monitor while you are driving. Learning to troubleshoot with the SGII would be a SUPER DUPER bonus. Shops wouldn't be BS'ing you anymore.
Man, when it rains it pours. I hope you come out of this with at least enough information that you find a set of gauges REALLY important. Monitoring the system while your husband drives would give you a heads up. And vice-versa. He could monitor while you are driving. Learning to troubleshoot with the SGII would be a SUPER DUPER bonus. Shops wouldn't be BS'ing you anymore.
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(note to self...do not drive to New Orleans with the Excursion)
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LOL@Money on the note to self -that's sound advice right there! LOL
There are FTE members and pretty decent mechanics..at least 2 I know of...but haven't gotten back to me...the 3rd FTE member wasn't a diesel tech...
There are FTE members and pretty decent mechanics..at least 2 I know of...but haven't gotten back to me...the 3rd FTE member wasn't a diesel tech...
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How far are you from Baton Rouge? I did some checks and these guys keep coming up... Tell them you heard about them on FTE forums and thought you'd give them a try to see if they could help. You'll gladly report back to FTE as the ONLY Shop you would recommend in Louisiana.
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From: Detroit, MI
We will definitely have the gauges..if the truck ever gets back on the road. Altho, actually, if that truck ever runs again we will probably drive it straight to a dealer and trade it in for a different truck!
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