Anyone near Cedar Rapids?
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Anyone near Cedar Rapids?
I recently bought a 1999 F250 XLT crew cab 7.3 PSD I have a few issues with it and not sure I can tackle all the issues on my own. It's too big to fit in my heated garage and "Winter is coming". I bought this to haul my new fifth wheel camper but so far the truck has just been problems.
Oil leak (HPOP resealed but something still leaks on top)
tranny leak due to over heating going up hill at Sugar Bottom. Need 6.0 cooler
Low power under load (maybe related to oil leak)
EBP sensor (cleaned tube, replaced sensor still reads wrong)
Rebuilt fuel bowl
Any known and trusted mechanics near me or someone willing to "lend a hand" locally? Even if it's just to chit chat and maybe give me help/advice.
Will
Oil leak (HPOP resealed but something still leaks on top)
tranny leak due to over heating going up hill at Sugar Bottom. Need 6.0 cooler
Low power under load (maybe related to oil leak)
EBP sensor (cleaned tube, replaced sensor still reads wrong)
Rebuilt fuel bowl
Any known and trusted mechanics near me or someone willing to "lend a hand" locally? Even if it's just to chit chat and maybe give me help/advice.
Will
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check the high pressure oil lines from the HPOP to the heads. mine rubbed through and started leaking. finally blew a hole in it and dumped a lot of oil in a hurry.
Also I think black widow diesel is in cedar rapids.
Also I think black widow diesel is in cedar rapids.
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I am trying to get an inspection camera. I think the HPOP reservoir seal on the bottom might be leaking but can't see under it. The hoses look newer and seem to be the braided stainless steel?
I've heard good things about Black Magic diesel but not Black Widow.
I've heard good things about Black Magic diesel but not Black Widow.
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I recently bought a 1999 F250 XLT crew cab 7.3 PSD I have a few issues with it and not sure I can tackle all the issues on my own. It's too big to fit in my heated garage and "Winter is coming". I bought this to haul my new fifth wheel camper but so far the truck has just been problems.
Oil leak (HPOP resealed but something still leaks on top)
tranny leak due to over heating going up hill at Sugar Bottom. Need 6.0 cooler
Low power under load (maybe related to oil leak)
EBP sensor (cleaned tube, replaced sensor still reads wrong)
Rebuilt fuel bowl
Any known and trusted mechanics near me or someone willing to "lend a hand" locally? Even if it's just to chit chat and maybe give me help/advice.
Will
Oil leak (HPOP resealed but something still leaks on top)
tranny leak due to over heating going up hill at Sugar Bottom. Need 6.0 cooler
Low power under load (maybe related to oil leak)
EBP sensor (cleaned tube, replaced sensor still reads wrong)
Rebuilt fuel bowl
Any known and trusted mechanics near me or someone willing to "lend a hand" locally? Even if it's just to chit chat and maybe give me help/advice.
Will
Low power could be a boost leak among many other things. You can make a pressure tester out of pvc, I'll try to post a pic.
whats your EBP reading?
You would get more help if you posted in the 7.3 section.
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How bad is the oil leak? the turbo pedestal is known to leak at the exhaust back pressure valve.
Low power could be a boost leak among many other things. You can make a pressure tester out of pvc, I'll try to post a pic.
whats your EBP reading?
You would get more help if you posted in the 7.3 section.
Low power could be a boost leak among many other things. You can make a pressure tester out of pvc, I'll try to post a pic.
whats your EBP reading?
You would get more help if you posted in the 7.3 section.
I just replaced the EBP sensor and now EBP and Baro are reading within .5 of each other which is good. I don't recall the readings right off hand.
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Nice! I live and work on the NE side.
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