lmorris Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Sadly Steve, I didn't think to get one. It left the shop with the pipes ending at the T-case and went elsewhere to get some custom duals built. I will say I felt it in my chest driving it out though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 For the last month and a half I've had a Vulcan reman. 6.8L sitting beside my bay. Last year I installed it in a 2008 F550. It came back in November with just over 20,000 km on it knocking. Found the balance shaft broken and various cam caps loose or broken. Also #3 cylinder wall has a nicely machined groove it from a broken piston ring. For some reason there are no cylinder heads available for Vulcan to build me a replacement engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonTyler Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 2005 Subaru Forester for a long block. 2003 Acura 3.2 CL for a battery, high pressure hose and hood struts 2012 F150 for a blend door motor 2007 Honda Pilot for a front blower motor, cabin filter, timing belt and water pump 2010 Dodge Journey for a battery, timing belt, water pump, trans cooler lines, outer tie rod, both rear hub bearings We just got out of a 2-week -35 to -45 cold snap, so lots of batteries, steering hoses, block.heaters, oil pan heaters and battery heaters. Running my own shop is fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonTyler Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 2000 E150 for a front blower motor and resistor. 2015 Passat TDI for SCR concerns 2008 Chrysler Aspen for a blown serpentine belt due to a bad tensioner and idler 2006 Caravan for electrical concerns, light and power door locks inop after a local chain installed a new battery 2005 Pontiac Montana van for inop mode door operation 2007 Rio for a bad brake pulsation 2012 Grand Cherokee CRD for glow plug issues, checkover the brakes : D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddieseldoctor Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Tomorrow morning it’s gonna be my 7.3. My battery cable broke off at the starter today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1991 F350 with extended frame. 5.8L ZF5 2WD. Clutch, oil pan gasket and a couple of E-brake cables. Thing barely fit in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Re: previous post. Holy shit is this thing overloaded. They should be running at least an F650. That was one scary road test. But the clutch works and the E-brake holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, lmorris said: Re: previous post. Holy shit is this thing overloaded. They should be running at least an F650. That was one scary road test. But the clutch works and the E-brake holds. That truck was very likely a former Hostess/Lays potato chip delivery truck. I remember seeing quite a few trucks like that, of that era. Apparently Ford gave them the green light to extend the wheelbase of those trucks in order to be able to accommodate that size of box to be installed. The reason for this being a full load of potato chips would still be within the GVWR limits for that truck. What really wasn't thought out very well, was the effects of the added mass of that modification, not to mention what the vehicle would end up being used for once out of service and into the hands of the second owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, mchan68 said: That truck was very likely a former Hostess/Lays potato chip delivery truck. I remember seeing quite a few trucks like that, of that era. Apparently Ford gave them the green light to extend the wheelbase of those trucks in order to be able to accommodate that size of box to be installed. The reason for this being a full load of potato chips would still be within the GVWR limits for that truck. What really wasn't thought out very well, was the effects of the added mass of that modification, not to mention what the vehicle would end up being used for once out of service and into the hands of the second owner. Actually it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, lmorris said: Actually it was. Just for S's and G's what has that vehicle been repurposed to? I'm going to go out on a limb and assume whatever it is, it's definitely a lot heavier than potato chips judging by your post-repair road test post. That said, either you or the service advisor should be cautioning the owner on overloading the vehicle. You don't want any liability coming back to you in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonTyler Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2007 Sierra 1500 - both front axles, right front hub bearing, 20" tires, upper control arms, front stab links, right front caliper and front brakes 2004 Liberty - rear wheel seals, steering rack 1991 Explorer with 800 000 km - starter, idler pulley 2010 Goat 1500 - all brakes, left side exhaust manifold 1997 Goat 1500 - cat back exhaust, tires 2015 Rogue - new tires 2017 F350 gas job - tires, serpentine belt, front brakes It is a different world for.an independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 14 hours ago, mchan68 said: Just for S's and G's what has that vehicle been repurposed to? I'm going to go out on a limb and assume whatever it is, it's definitely a lot heavier than potato chips judging by your post-repair road test post. That said, either you or the service advisor should be cautioning the owner on overloading the vehicle. You don't want any liability coming back to you in any way. It's used to store and transport event rental equipment, lighting, tables, chairs etc. I discussed the over weight issue with the driver of the truck, he doesn't seem to care. His "treasurer" makes all the financial decisions and apparently purchasing a more suitable vehicle is not in the budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, lmorris said: It's used to store and transport event rental equipment, lighting, tables, chairs etc. I discussed the over weight issue with the driver of the truck, he doesn't seem to care. His "treasurer" makes all the financial decisions and apparently purchasing a more suitable vehicle is not in the budget. Well then..... I guess frequent expensive repairs and the financial consequences of using a vehicle well beyond it's rated capabilities, should God forbid an accident occur IS in the budget? As long as that becomes a THEM problem and not a YOU problem is all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddieseldoctor Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I just finished installing a 6” suspension lift on a brand new 2020 F250. Got a 16 F150 with a junk 3.5 ecoboost that the owner decided to try running 24,000 miles between oil changes. And an 04 F150 with a suspected broken od band that’s getting a reman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2016 Mustang with a MT82 and a destroyed second gear (owner says he doesn't beat on his car), 2008 F-350 6.4 wont start hot, fine when cold 2018 F-150 front axle overhaul 2006 F-450 6.0 keeps chewing up injectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 2017 F750 with clogged CCV filter, blown turbo, oil contaminated exhaust aftertreatment system. Waited 33 days for a new PM sensor. Over idled, under serviced, customer pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Oil filter housing seals on a 2015 Wrangler V6 currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 2017 Diesel Transit with a rubbed through heater hose. Looks like it was never positioned properly from factory. 2017 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost, Leaking oil pan, cracked left valve cover, right where the intake cam sprocket is, spewing oil everywhere. And a rear pinion seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I've had a few valve covers do that same thing Leon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Replacing a failed turbo on a brand new '19 F550. Man the exhaust filter is much easier to pull now not to mention all of the sensors loosened easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I resealed a 7.3 recently in an 01 F-350. The thing was leaking fuel from the valley, coolant from the front cover and oil from the bottom of the pan. It still had good power and no signs of being dusted so I made the call to pull it out. It got.... New oil pan and dipstick Front and rear main seals Front cover gaskets Fuel lines in the valley New seals for the HPOP and the longer ferry plug from international New up-pipes and reseal the pedestal New injector cups and o-rings New glow plugs and harnesses Reseal the oil cooler New ex manifold bolts and gaskets New block heater and cord Surprisingly it seems to run better. I’m happy with the way it turned out. I had to borrow the 2 post engine stand from my old dealer but they didn’t mind. It hasn’t been used since I left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 12 hours ago, Matt Saunoras said: I resealed a 7.3 recently in an 01 F-350. The thing was leaking fuel from the valley, coolant from the front cover and oil from the bottom of the pan. It still had good power and no signs of being dusted so I made the call to pull it out. It got.... New oil pan and dipstick Front and rear main seals Front cover gaskets Fuel lines in the valley New seals for the HPOP and the longer ferry plug from international New up-pipes and reseal the pedestal New injector cups and o-rings New glow plugs and harnesses Reseal the oil cooler New ex manifold bolts and gaskets New block heater and cord Surprisingly it seems to run better. I’m happy with the way it turned out. I had to borrow the 2 post engine stand from my old dealer but they didn’t mind. It hasn’t been used since I left. That sure is a lot of money to spend on a twenty model year old vehicle. Ditto on our two post engine stand. With most 6.0/6.4 trucks being old news, and the 6.7 trucks being relatively solid, I suspect there are a lot of dealers with these two post stands (ours included) sitting in the tool rooms collecting dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 2 hours ago, mchan68 said: That sure is a lot of money to spend on a twenty model year old vehicle. Ditto on our two post engine stand. With most 6.0/6.4 trucks being old news, and the 6.7 trucks being relatively solid, I suspect there are a lot of dealers with these two post stands (ours included) sitting in the tool rooms collecting dust. Maybe. You need to consider that as dealer techs the older models disappear from our bays and we are continually fed the newest models... that are covered by warranty. My heavy engine stand has not seen an engine in a few years now. I use it for transmissions now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 The municipality I work for uses mostly old trucks. While we are slowly upgrading our fleet it’s many times necessary to put money into what we already have. A few thousand to fix a truck will get us by for a few years rather than buying new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/14/2020 at 8:17 AM, mchan68 said: I suspect there are a lot of dealers with these two post stands (ours included) sitting in the tool rooms collecting dust. Mine has the stand but not the 6.7L adapters. Only had 1 6.7L torn down to a short block and that was done using the engine crane and powertrain table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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