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  2. I know it's hard to imagine doing something else, but the automotive industry is gigantic. The jobs are endless. It's also a great time to be job hunting. Employers are starving for good people. Good luck in your next venture. Joe
  3. Look after your bodies gentlemen....you only have ONE. NOTHING in life is worth risking or compromising or your health.
  4. 2014 Escape 1.6L 300k replaced what appeared to be the original timing belt, these tools worked great. Also repaired multiple oil leaks,new valve cover(PCV system problem),resealed HPFP & vacuum pump brackets. Massive Absolute Timing Tool Set 4pc Sigma Ford MASSIVESPEEDSYSTEM.COM PRO+ 4 Piece kit is designed specifically for the turbocharged Sigma engine family. Comes with Sprocket locker AND crank...
  5. That's a tough one, hope your recovery goes good. I am 45 and only had one shoulder surgery so far, I know how you feel about changing jobs. The doctor asked me if I plan on doing this the rest of my life, kind of put me in shock because I don't know what else to do for a living.
  6. The programing portion was quicker than the 22 minutes stated on the screen it was maybe 5 minutes. then wait he 10 minutes. I did use a very large usb drive 128GB
  7. I hear you Steve. Keep going...New opportunities...down a slightly different path.
  8. As I sit at home recovering from my 3rd surgery in 26 years at the same dealer as a tech. It’s bittersweet as my mind wants to keep going but the body says no more. The owners said they will come up with something for me. It’s definitely nerve racking leaving the position I’ve done for 30 years between 2 jobs. I’m only 47. so guys, take care of your body. The flat rate has ruined mine over the years.
  9. I'm doing a super duty, how long did it take for the usb portion to finish?
  10. I had a brief attempt with the tap but I was too scared of cutting too deep. They where packed in way tighter than any others I've had to deal with.
  11. I had a similar problem with one that had a couple doubled up washers. I eventually broke them free with a long bent tip trans pick. Got them out with a 1/4" extension with some grease on the end.
  12. I have used various cleaning tools but gun bore brushes seem to work well. What about using tap and adjustable holder to get the copper washer out?
  13. I have completed a few of these. The ones here went right through with no issues. I will say that you have to follow the instructions closely. I think the completion words on the screen state complete then go away. Honestly I didn't have any issues
  14. Have not had the misfortune of doing one of those yet. Is it on a superduty or escape?
  15. I am doing recall 23C25 to replace the instrument cluster module. While doing the PMI, the FDRS instructs me to plug a usb drive into the laptop and then into the vehicle usb port. It seems like the usb software update does not finish even after 2 hours. Anyone having success with this recall?
  16. Pretty sure somebody reused the washers on this truck, they supposedly have only been in there for 30,00km. Once I got them out you can see where they leaked. Went at it with a borescope and pick to clean around the washers, then was able to break them free. Probably why those 2 injectors got stuck so bad. The 3.5 brush ended up working pretty good for cleaning.
  17. After replacement with new Ford engine have code P0016. Scope pattern normal on cam and crank. Check engine light with long crank. Im pretty sure this has been addressed before. Can someone kindly send me in right direction.
  18. Hello, does any one have any tips on pulling out stuck injector copper washers? I had 2 injectors stuck, had to slide hammer them out but now the copper washers are stuck in the bore. I've made a little hook out of a coat hanger to try to lift it up but it is moving. Also does any one have suggestions for cleaning the injector bore, the shop manual does not show a brush, the 3.5 gtdi brush is close but not quite long enough.
  19. I looked in our catalog. I would tend to agree with that. I noticed the price on it too. I can see why you are questioning it.
  20. I read that a couple months ago and it sounds like the turbo is the culprit, but I was trying to determine if it fixed anything? From what I have seen with the turbos on the 67 is they are either good or bad, not really in-betweeen?
  21. This was a post that was born from a public forum TDS and the poster never followed up on what the outcome eventually was. The truck is deleted, tuned and has aftermarket parts on it if that makes any difference. Here is the link ---> Intake manifold blowing up. | The Diesel Stop WWW.THEDIESELSTOP.COM Would anyone have any idea why I keep blowing a hole in my intake when towing heavy? I know my intercooler was bad and pumping...
  22. I know this is an older thread, but did it ever get resolved/ root cause?Im working on a 17 450 that has melted the intake manifold like this. I replaced intake manifold and when driving it sounds like it still has boost pressure escaping. it will build 35 psi but truck is sluggish. anything over 28 pounds you can hear air noise. the truck has no emissions present. I have pressure tested with air the intake to 30 lbs and cant hear any leaks. I dont see any soot around any of the exhaust indicating a leak. I am not sure if the turbo is leaking internally? Or could one of the flexpipes be broken causing this?
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