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Honest mechanic in San Diego
The title says it. Actually I'm in North San Diego county and I need an honest mechanic. My trans is probablly gone and this is my work truck. Any help would be great.- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Trans gone or ??
Hey everyone. Its been a while since I posted. I searched/read past post and could find exactly what I need. I have 2000 F350 auto trans w/ 170k miles. Its a service body truck fully loaded with tools. I drove approx. 30 miles, stopped for approx 10 minutes and drove another 15 miles when all...- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Recommendations before turbo install
First I'd like to thanks everyone who posted on my turbo issue last week. The info given by everyone was invaluble. I'd like to get advice/recommendations before I install the new turbo. I bought rebuilt turbo, pedastal(non-EBPV) and Racor CCV kit. I also have new exhaust manifolds to...- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Turbo gone???
I need some help/advice. My 2000 F350 7.3 started having an abnormal whine after 5-7psi boost. This whine started after I changed out to bellowed up pipes a gutted my EBPV. It's been a week or so with occasional white smoke(at deacceleration and idle), low boost and whine. I checked for boost...- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Expecting more noticable power
Anyone have any ideas.... My truck has 160k, I just installed AFE Stage 1 and MBRP 4" turbo back system and there was no noticable power difference. I wasn't expecting a dragster, but I was expecting something. The sound difference is barely noticable from stock/walker exhaust. I think I am...- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Whining sound
Does anyone get a whining noise that sounds like power steering pump, but doesn't change when you turn the wheel. It's not when the turbo spools either. I cannot trace it, but it seems to be louder when truck is cold.:dunno- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Better MPG
Today I went to fill up and it was over $4 per gallon. It was around $140 to fill it up. What are the best improvements I can do for better MPG. I know it will cost me, but I got to do what I got to do.- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Air bag light
:dunnoOut of nowhere my truck's air bag light started flashing. The manual said "take to dealer immediately" I don't feel like getting ripped off by a dealership, but I don't know much about air bags. Anyone have an ideas? Thanks- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: General Super Duty Discussion
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Steering gear replacement
I'm getting ready to change out my steering gear. Beside Redhead, anyone know any good affordable companies to go to. Or has anyone bought one from Napa and used it?- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: Tires, Wheels, Suspension & Accessories
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Trans temp question
I have 2000 F350 automatic dually, 153000 miles. I install trans temp gauge and after a month, the gauge barely reads over 100deg. I have driven it with no major load on it(towing, etc.) but I figured it would go above 100deg. I triple checked the sending unit, any loose or broken elec...- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
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Honest Diesel Mechanic
This is my first time posting, so be gentle. I have a 2000 F350 7.3 auto with 153k miles. I have had it 5 months and thanks to Superdutydiesel.com I have found some great info. Now I need an honest mechanic in the San Diego County area. I need someone who can do a once over and let me know what...- Damn Dummy
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- Forum: 99+ 7.3L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain
