Does this sound right?
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So you're going to put your '08 Cummins in your Ford and throw the rest away?
The reason I put the emphasis on the mechanic is because I only know one mechanic around here that knows more about these trucks than I do and I wouldn't even think about calling myself a mechanic. That ONE guy is a diesel specialist and he is still somewhat lacking in knowledge about them. You put a Cummins, PowerStroke or Duramax in front of him though and chances are he's already seen the problem you have with your's. He's an old 6.2L/6.5L specialist so a lot of that knowledge spills over to the IDIs somewhat.
Any GOOD mechanic can probably get one running but how much extra time are you paying them for as they "hunt" and partswap until they get it right.
The reason I put the emphasis on the mechanic is because I only know one mechanic around here that knows more about these trucks than I do and I wouldn't even think about calling myself a mechanic. That ONE guy is a diesel specialist and he is still somewhat lacking in knowledge about them. You put a Cummins, PowerStroke or Duramax in front of him though and chances are he's already seen the problem you have with your's. He's an old 6.2L/6.5L specialist so a lot of that knowledge spills over to the IDIs somewhat.
Any GOOD mechanic can probably get one running but how much extra time are you paying them for as they "hunt" and partswap until they get it right.
. I just make the payments and occasionally get to drive it. I'm looking for a 94-98 12V or a 24V to go into my Ford.If a mechanic has to keep changing parts instead of diagnosing the problem, they probably aren't that good of a mechanic in the first place.
Jason
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Nah, my wife would kick me in a very sensitive area. I have to admit that it is HER truck . I just make the payments and occasionally get to drive it. I'm looking for a 94-98 12V or a 24V to go into my Ford.
If a mechanic has to keep changing parts instead of diagnosing the problem, they probably aren't that good of a mechanic in the first place.
Jason
. I just make the payments and occasionally get to drive it. I'm looking for a 94-98 12V or a 24V to go into my Ford.If a mechanic has to keep changing parts instead of diagnosing the problem, they probably aren't that good of a mechanic in the first place.
Jason
I think that's the basic problem.
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Nah, my wife would kick me in a very sensitive area. I have to admit that it is HER truck . I just make the payments and occasionally get to drive it. I'm looking for a 94-98 12V or a 24V to go into my Ford.
If a mechanic has to keep changing parts instead of diagnosing the problem, they probably aren't that good of a mechanic in the first place.
Jason
. I just make the payments and occasionally get to drive it. I'm looking for a 94-98 12V or a 24V to go into my Ford.If a mechanic has to keep changing parts instead of diagnosing the problem, they probably aren't that good of a mechanic in the first place.
Jason
That's what I twisted it around to in my warped mind anyway.
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This is the first Dodge I've owned. Needed a 4wd to get down the driveway and something to pull a horse trailer and our travel trailer. I won't own a newer Chevy and the Super Duties are so ugly I couldn't bring myself to it, or the 6.4.
I love the looks of the Dodge's and the incentives were too good to pass up. For the most part, we've been pretty happy with it.
Jason
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Ihave to agree with you on the new "Griswold Family Truckster" '07-up SuperDutys. I think they are quite possibly the ugliest truck ever built.
If you took the "side vents" off and covered the front end up with a big winch bumper it would improve the looks considerably.
I can't believe a whole group of people got together and decided that was a good change in looks for the S.D.s.
If you took the "side vents" off and covered the front end up with a big winch bumper it would improve the looks considerably.
I can't believe a whole group of people got together and decided that was a good change in looks for the S.D.s.
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If anything the Dodge/MOPAR boys should be calling me a traitor as I have always been one of them.
I've only been owning Fords that I wasn't ashamed of for 1 1/2 years or so.
I'm a MOPAR guy at heart but I own 5 Fords, 3 Chevys, 1 GMC, 2 Internationals, 4 Jeeps and 8 Dodges. All trucks, no cars.
I don't show that to show off as I know people who have two or three vehicles that are worth more than ALL of mine put together. I just like all of them, some better than others of course.
I've only been owning Fords that I wasn't ashamed of for 1 1/2 years or so.
I'm a MOPAR guy at heart but I own 5 Fords, 3 Chevys, 1 GMC, 2 Internationals, 4 Jeeps and 8 Dodges. All trucks, no cars.
I don't show that to show off as I know people who have two or three vehicles that are worth more than ALL of mine put together. I just like all of them, some better than others of course.
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