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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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What should I expect

I am sending my truck back to the dealership for the 3rd time in the past 6 months. My problems have been,

1. No start (cold)
2. extended cranking (warm)
3. blowing white smoke (Towing or not)
4. loosing coolant from degas bottle
5. Turbo whistle (sounds like blowing across a bottle)
6. Loss of power
Just got the truck back on the 18th of aug 08 and they fixed the no start (cold) and attempted to fix the leaking degas bottle by putting a new cap on. They also replaced the EBP sensor and replaced the EGR valve. It has not blown the white smoke since i got it back but i am loosing alot of coolant and have alot of "blowing across a bottle noise". I am still under warrenty but this $100.00 thing is getting really old. What should i expect next? Could it be the head gaskets, Or even warped heads? Also is there anything I should be asking the Tech's? Thanks in advance.
Mike
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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It sure sounds like the head gaskets. Ask them to check the Oil and EGR Cooler as well. If you have a good dealer they will take care of you.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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+1 on the heads. If they aren't willing to replace the head gaskets then find a new dealer.
 
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