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Old May 25, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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I am about to get a 00 dually...problem is they said that you have to plug it in 3hrs b4 you start it...what do you all think is the problem...the truck is super cheap so I cant pass by it and it only has 150k on it
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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It probably need glow plugs or a glow plug relay. Maybe a set of batteries.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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sounds like a good deal I have the guy taking it to the dealership b4 i drive to Ga to pick it up
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Your not going to have the stelership do the work on it are you?
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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of course not I am having the indi take it there and find out the problems b4 I drive 6hrs down there...but now when i get it If its just that I am going to be spending too much putting mods on it lol
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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That's good. Replacing the GPR is very simple and quick to do also. The GPs' are not to bad of a job either just takes a little bit of time. Keep us posted.
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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Do the Stancor GPR if that needs replacing.

Welcome to guzzle's Stancor GPR replacement Mod Web Page
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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Do the Stancor GPR if that needs replacing.

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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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sad to say it guys I dont think I am going to be getting the truck they said it wasnt the glow plugs....The ford dealer said the motor was shot
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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ouch i wouldnt play with that then sounds all bad!
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Was it dusted? Did they say what was shot or is the tech that worked on it buying it??
 
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