Broken down (update) - fuel problem
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Broken down (update) - fuel problem
Just got off the phone with the mechanic.
My truck is ready to pick up. Total cost - $495.00
This includes towing (25+ miles), labor, and the part. It ended up being the IPR - Fuel Pressure regulator that he had to replace. It all sounded pretty legit.
Please tell me if I did (or didn't) get screwed here.
My truck is ready to pick up. Total cost - $495.00
This includes towing (25+ miles), labor, and the part. It ended up being the IPR - Fuel Pressure regulator that he had to replace. It all sounded pretty legit.
Please tell me if I did (or didn't) get screwed here.
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Originally Posted by KSims1868
Just got off the phone with the mechanic.
My truck is ready to pick up. Total cost - $495.00
This includes towing (25+ miles), labor, and the part. It ended up being the IPR - Fuel Pressure regulator that he had to replace. It all sounded pretty legit.
Please tell me if I did (or didn't) get screwed here.
My truck is ready to pick up. Total cost - $495.00
This includes towing (25+ miles), labor, and the part. It ended up being the IPR - Fuel Pressure regulator that he had to replace. It all sounded pretty legit.
Please tell me if I did (or didn't) get screwed here.
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That's not bad for towing and labor with the cost of a new IPR as long as there is a new one. If you really want to find out if the old one was bad, have them give it to you and send it to me, and I will test it.
You can do that too by just swapping the old one back in and see if the truck is dead again. I would run my scan tool on it to see what it is doing.
You can do that too by just swapping the old one back in and see if the truck is dead again. I would run my scan tool on it to see what it is doing.
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The guy just called me back and said, "Mr. Sims I think I made a mistake on that price...it is actually $459 total. Sorry about that."
Wow - so he called me to tell me he made a mistake in calculations and saved me some $$.
Wow - so he called me to tell me he made a mistake in calculations and saved me some $$.
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KSims1868, What shop did you go to? I also live in Houston and would like to know a reputable shop in case I get in over my head on something!
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Originally Posted by RedBoat
KSims1868, What shop did you go to? I also live in Houston and would like to know a reputable shop in case I get in over my head on something!
It's located down south in Santa Fe, TX
Their phone number is: 409-925-2907
Ask for "Little Pat" - he did the work on my truck. He was referred to me by a long-time friend that sells a lot of PSD Fords, and uses this shop for all his work. Nice to see an honest independent shop still out there!!
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Hey KSims & Redboat, I'm in Houston (League City) too. Good to know about Hardy's Auto, thanks. Another shop that I found that has a lot of experience in 7.3L is GASS automotive in League City.
They actually had to pull my motor to replace a head (self-inflicted, it's a long story). They asked me all the right questions, and I've had zero problems since.
Either of you guys fish?
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They actually had to pull my motor to replace a head (self-inflicted, it's a long story). They asked me all the right questions, and I've had zero problems since.
Either of you guys fish?
Craig
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Originally Posted by ballbandit
Not being smart but ipr is injector pressure regulator which if i remember right is about 200 and only took me about 15 min. to change. Just my .02 worth
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I think you did well considering all the facts. Nobody works for free and you could have been gouged. If you can get the old IPR, I would like to test it. I will pay shipping for it. Send me a PM.