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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: MarksOutdoors]
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05/04/16 07:14 AM
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Flyway
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Holy Moly! Ohhh what a feeling to drive....TOYOTA!  x2
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/04/16 07:26 AM
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Northport, AL
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I'm sorry, but a manufacturer should be absolutely embarrassed to put a product on the road that requires a $15,000 repair....ESPECIALLY at that age/mileage.
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1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: grundan]
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05/04/16 07:46 AM
05/04/16 07:46 AM
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Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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At any rate, the thought of having to pull the body for a pump....ugh maybe this is just me trying on a tinfoil hat, but I'm convinced manufacturers are intentionally making their vehicles as hard as possible for the average joe to work on himself, just so you're forced to take it to the dealership for more and more stuff.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
#1731321
05/04/16 07:59 AM
05/04/16 07:59 AM
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This is a common issue, the supply pump fails and starves the injector pump of fuel and the fuel lubricates the pump and it burns out.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
#1731326
05/04/16 08:07 AM
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One of our employees Chevy Avalanche had the fuel pump to fail. It is inside the fuel tank under the rear seat on the driver side and the dealership requires the body to come off the frame to replace it. The cost was gonna be in the thousands. He took the seat out and cut the sheet metal directly above the access panel on the fuel tank, making a professional looking opening to get the pump out and a new one in. Then he cut a slightly oversize piece of sheet metal to cover and seal the opening after replacing the pump.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
#1731418
05/04/16 09:53 AM
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Regardless of whether the price is accurate or not, manufactures all seem to be making pure crap when it comes to producing a diesel product these days.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
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05/04/16 09:57 AM
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One of our employees Chevy Avalanche had the fuel pump to fail. It is inside the fuel tank under the rear seat on the driver side and the dealership requires the body to come off the frame to replace it. The cost was gonna be in the thousands. He took the seat out and cut the sheet metal directly above the access panel on the fuel tank, making a professional looking opening to get the pump out and a new one in. Then he cut a slightly oversize piece of sheet metal to cover and seal the opening after replacing the pump. I have done similar on the evaporator core for my BMW. I nstead of removing most the dash I cut the box and then epoxied piece back on when finished. Haven't had a single issue.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: GomerPyle]
#1731428
05/04/16 10:10 AM
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Montgomery, AL
jbc
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At any rate, the thought of having to pull the body for a pump....ugh maybe this is just me trying on a tinfoil hat, but I'm convinced manufacturers are intentionally making their vehicles as hard as possible for the average joe to work on himself, just so you're forced to take it to the dealership for more and more stuff. My new Ram you have to take the front wheel and part of wheel well off to get to oil filter (I believe, never done it personally) Heard the guys at Don Duncan's bitchin about it Takes half a day to get an oil change now
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
#1731449
05/04/16 10:31 AM
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Price a secondary air injection for an 08 Tundra. Should be around $3500.00
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: jacannon]
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05/04/16 11:13 AM
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Over yonder
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Price a secondary air injection for an 08 Tundra. Should be around $3500.00 Wait just a damn minute! Ain't no Toyota ever need no wrench turning! You just trying to start trouble
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: twaldrop4]
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05/04/16 11:30 AM
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My father in law had a 2013 half ton silverado. At 101000 he had to have an engine put in it it was right at $10000 and at 110000 he put a nearly $5000 transmission in it. I now have a toyota. My money won't go back to gm until they get some stuff figured out. My transmission in my 2012 Silverado is out now. Did the motor work back in December. If I had john Morris money, I wouldn't give a shitt.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: twaldrop4]
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05/04/16 11:31 AM
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GomerPyle
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My father in law had a 2013 half ton silverado. At 101000 he had to have an engine put in it it was right at $10000 and at 110000 he put a nearly $5000 transmission in it. I now have a toyota. My money won't go back to gm until they get some stuff figured out. my parents just had to have $3600 worth transmission work done on a 2009ish Tahoe with around 105k miles on it....and apparently that's pretty common. it's asinine. My [paid for] '98 F150 with 222k miles and no major mechanical issues is looking better and better every day.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
#1731521
05/04/16 12:40 PM
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I would absolutely lose my chit if I bought a $60k+ truck and had to have anything done to it except oil changes, filters, brakes, and tires for 120,000 miles
If you want to always win, never play anyone better than you!
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/04/16 01:19 PM
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In a Van, down by the River
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FYI not my duramax in the original post. I don't make them kind of dollars But that's his big ass warehouse.
Life is a journey. Make sure and bring plenty of Beer.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
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05/04/16 02:08 PM
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alex city
oakachoy
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One of our employees Chevy Avalanche had the fuel pump to fail. It is inside the fuel tank under the rear seat on the driver side and the dealership requires the body to come off the frame to replace it. The cost was gonna be in the thousands. He took the seat out and cut the sheet metal directly above the access panel on the fuel tank, making a professional looking opening to get the pump out and a new one in. Then he cut a slightly oversize piece of sheet metal to cover and seal the opening after replacing the pump. I like it, that's the way I think.
WM Hunter "Trump literally sacrificed himself, his family and all of his businesses for this country.
He literally is a true American hero. And True American Patriot - warts and all."
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: GomerPyle]
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05/04/16 02:43 PM
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Fun4all
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At any rate, the thought of having to pull the body for a pump....ugh maybe this is just me trying on a tinfoil hat, but I'm convinced manufacturers are intentionally making their vehicles as hard as possible for the average joe to work on himself, just so you're forced to take it to the dealership for more and more stuff. Nope not even considered that average joe will be working on then. The ONLY consideration is how can it be assembled the easiest and cheapest and reduce the weight to get the GOVERNMENT mandated gas mileage. Not to mention the manufacturer does not make money off of repairs, they make money off of selling new cars. Just like computers and all electronics and most all products now are disposable. Don't sale new ones if nobody is buying new ones.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: GomerPyle]
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05/04/16 02:46 PM
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Behind your shadow
Reloader79
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At any rate, the thought of having to pull the body for a pump....ugh maybe this is just me trying on a tinfoil hat, but I'm convinced manufacturers are intentionally making their vehicles as hard as possible for the average joe to work on himself, just so you're forced to take it to the dealership for more and more stuff. x2
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: Reloader79]
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05/04/16 03:17 PM
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alex city
oakachoy
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At any rate, the thought of having to pull the body for a pump....ugh maybe this is just me trying on a tinfoil hat, but I'm convinced manufacturers are intentionally making their vehicles as hard as possible for the average joe to work on himself, just so you're forced to take it to the dealership for more and more stuff. x2 I'm certain it is about the cheapest manufacturing/assy cost. Where they get you is OEM parts that are not always easily aftermarket available. imo
WM Hunter "Trump literally sacrificed himself, his family and all of his businesses for this country.
He literally is a true American hero. And True American Patriot - warts and all."
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
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05/04/16 03:51 PM
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One of our employees Chevy Avalanche had the fuel pump to fail. It is inside the fuel tank under the rear seat on the driver side and the dealership requires the body to come off the frame to replace it. The cost was gonna be in the thousands. He took the seat out and cut the sheet metal directly above the access panel on the fuel tank, making a professional looking opening to get the pump out and a new one in. Then he cut a slightly oversize piece of sheet metal to cover and seal the opening after replacing the pump. All he had to do was drop the tank
I had much rather be tried by twelve than carried to my grave by six!!!!
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/04/16 03:56 PM
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Not sure about the duramax stuff but I wonder if there is a difference in the GM version and the Chevy. I know they are made by the same company but would think it would be a little different. Hope mine doesn't go out
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/04/16 04:05 PM
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I know a feller with a Duramax that bought a tank of bad fuel at a small station. Hit the interstate after bout 100 miles it quit on him. Had it hauled back to Scottsboro. He had to replace everything about the fuel system, tank, lines, filters, pump, injectors , everything. Best I remember parts were bout 4K.  Bright side , he's a diesel mechanic , did all the work himself.
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Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/05/16 01:27 AM
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Thats just Great! I have one w 7k. Hated it since 200 miles ! Mitch Smith in Cullman sucks btw ! Truck had a leak causing the seat to move going down the road along with brake pedals. They attempted to fix it did not. I showed my ass with them and GM, wanted it replaced. Buy a ford and don't by from Mitch Smith cullman !
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: twaldrop4]
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05/05/16 03:05 AM
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My father in law had a 2013 half ton silverado. At 101000 he had to have an engine put in it it was right at $10000 and at 110000 he put a nearly $5000 transmission in it. I now have a toyota. My money won't go back to gm until they get some stuff figured out. Sounds like they do have it figured out. They have people paying 50k plus for pieces of junk and then get to sell them parts when they tear up.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/05/16 04:23 AM
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Why are you fussing? This sounds like a typical post-1995 GM product. They let the unions, management, and the government run them into the ground and largely out of the country, and people act surprised that their quality has suffered?
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/05/16 04:29 AM
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GomerPyle
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I joked that all of this made me feel a lot better about my 18yr old 222k mile truck, but honestly if I were in the market to buy a new truck today, I'm honestly not sure what I would buy....
They all seem to have a myriad of major issues...
GM - the issue above, common transmission issues, seems there are a lot of issues with their gas engines. known a lot of people that have experienced TONS of electrical gremlins
FORD - I wouldn't touch one of their 3/4 ton diesel with a 10ft pole anymore. Don't know much about their gas burners these days so maybe that would be an option.
DODGE - Frankly, never heard much of anything good about them in the last several years.
that leaves Nissan and Toyota. I've just never liked the Nissan trucks, no matter how much I try to make myself, and you have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a Toyota.
I mean, what the crap...
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
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2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: DEADorALIVE]
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05/05/16 04:35 AM
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Why are you fussing? This sounds like a typical post-1995 GM product. They let the unions, management, and the government run them into the ground and largely out of the country, and people act surprised that their quality has suffered? And you think ford is any better? The original post meant to informational. As for the fussing/bitching, you never complain?
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: GomerPyle]
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05/05/16 04:35 AM
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I joked that all of this made me feel a lot better about my 18yr old 222k mile truck, but honestly if I were in the market to buy a new truck today, I'm honestly not sure what I would buy....
They all seem to have a myriad of major issues...
GM - the issue above, common transmission issues, seems there are a lot of issues with their gas engines. known a lot of people that have experienced TONS of electrical gremlins
FORD - I wouldn't touch one of their 3/4 ton diesel with a 10ft pole anymore. Don't know much about their gas burners these days so maybe that would be an option.
DODGE - Frankly, never heard much of anything good about them in the last several years.
that leaves Nissan and Toyota. I've just never liked the Nissan trucks, no matter how much I try to make myself, and you have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a Toyota.
I mean, what the crap... Yup
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: GomerPyle]
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05/05/16 04:59 AM
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I joked that all of this made me feel a lot better about my 18yr old 222k mile truck, but honestly if I were in the market to buy a new truck today, I'm honestly not sure what I would buy....
They all seem to have a myriad of major issues...
GM - the issue above, common transmission issues, seems there are a lot of issues with their gas engines. known a lot of people that have experienced TONS of electrical gremlins
FORD - I wouldn't touch one of their 3/4 ton diesel with a 10ft pole anymore. Don't know much about their gas burners these days so maybe that would be an option.
DODGE - Frankly, never heard much of anything good about them in the last several years.
that leaves Nissan and Toyota. I've just never liked the Nissan trucks, no matter how much I try to make myself, and you have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a Toyota.
I mean, what the crap... The Toyota Tundra is a good bit less than the GM.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: bill]
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05/05/16 05:03 AM
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GomerPyle
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I joked that all of this made me feel a lot better about my 18yr old 222k mile truck, but honestly if I were in the market to buy a new truck today, I'm honestly not sure what I would buy....
They all seem to have a myriad of major issues...
GM - the issue above, common transmission issues, seems there are a lot of issues with their gas engines. known a lot of people that have experienced TONS of electrical gremlins
FORD - I wouldn't touch one of their 3/4 ton diesel with a 10ft pole anymore. Don't know much about their gas burners these days so maybe that would be an option.
DODGE - Frankly, never heard much of anything good about them in the last several years.
that leaves Nissan and Toyota. I've just never liked the Nissan trucks, no matter how much I try to make myself, and you have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a Toyota.
I mean, what the crap... The Toyota Tundra is a good bit less than the GM. quick search indicates a 2016 4wd Crew Cab Tundra is upper-40's/low-50's, depending on where you buy it. still absurd.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/05/16 05:14 AM
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87dixieboy
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Gomer I have never heard of anyone that I know if, with a diesel that is, to have any problems with the transmissions. The Allison is pretty good. Now for the gas burner I have no idea.
These days if you can do it yourself it would be best to buy the body style you like, put a cummins motor in it and an Allison tranny and you would be good to go for a while.
Only accurate rifles are interesting.
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: 87dixieboy]
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05/05/16 05:26 AM
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GomerPyle
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Gomer I have never heard of anyone that I know if, with a diesel that is, to have any problems with the transmissions. The Allison is pretty good. Now for the gas burner I have no idea.
These days if you can do it yourself it would be best to buy the body style you like, put a cummins motor in it and an Allison tranny and you would be good to go for a while. Well yeah....I'd love to have an F250 with that combo, but let's be realistic....that's just not practical for a majority of people. The GM Transmission issues I was referring to was with the 1/2 ton trucks/tahoes etc.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Duramax warning
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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05/06/16 04:19 AM
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Remlap
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If your going to own a newer diesel, a programmer is a must!! Its critical to keep a check on fuel pressure, egts and boost.
The 24 valves dodges have the same issue as the OP.. lift pump in tank quits, causing the injection pump to pull through it and prematurely wear it out. A set of guages would have exposed the fact of low fuel pressure, saving thousands in repairs.
Also, always buy fuel from a place that sells alot of it so its always fresh.
Roads? Where we're going, we dont need roads. ~Doc brown
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Re: Duramax warning
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05/06/16 04:22 AM
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87dixieboy
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If your going to own a newer diesel, a programmer is a must!! Its critical to keep a check on fuel pressure, egts and boost.
A programmer would be nice however the always voids the dealer warranty and if something is going to tear up id want them to pay for it.
Only accurate rifles are interesting.
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Re: Duramax warning
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05/06/16 06:13 AM
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One of our employees Chevy Avalanche had the fuel pump to fail. It is inside the fuel tank under the rear seat on the driver side and the dealership requires the body to come off the frame to replace it. The cost was gonna be in the thousands. He took the seat out and cut the sheet metal directly above the access panel on the fuel tank, making a professional looking opening to get the pump out and a new one in. Then he cut a slightly oversize piece of sheet metal to cover and seal the opening after replacing the pump. All he had to do was drop the tank Not according to him or the dealership. The tank went on the frame before the body went on.
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