Aaron

Kinda like what i did?

I've spent a lot of time regretting whatever the hell it was I ate.

And in regards to your previous post...would you really want them to be using an E-series for this? LOL

Call in sick for a couple days.

Anyone having problems? I had one right out of the box I could not get the little VGT actuator to move. AT ALL. After I grabbed it with soft jaw pliers and it wouldn't move, I figured it was junk, so i gave it a bunt with a brass drift and a hammer. STILL nothin. Ordered another one, it had some resistance, but it did move, so that was ok. Did another yesterday. You could turn the CHRA from side to side and the actuator cam would flop around with no assistance whatsoever. That fugger will never sieze up! Kind of an aside though -- has anyone noticed that the heat treated CHRA's come with NO oil on them or oil in them AT ALL? I was advised by hotline to run the truck at idle for 15 minutes before driving it to allow for proper oiling. Umm....the compressor wheel is still turning, even at idle.... I pumped about a half a quart through the feed hole while spinning the turbo over by hand and it seemed to work out alright. This particular truck had the unison ring busted in half. Would make over 30psi, EASY. I'm sure it'll be back for head gaskets before long. This is the second truck from this fleet with complaint of rough run cold, has 2500 hours on it and like 35k miles. Plus the seized up VGT business in the 'charger. Turbo boost test? NO EBP rise, NO boost rise, at all. It was funny.

My truck has warranty LOL We've finally got it through the head of the parts manager we need to stock some stuff. He actually came up to me and asked what we should keep in stock for the winter, I was shocked. Only thing that sucks he orders CHRA's on the stock order...sold 15 of the fucking things since MAY and he only keeps one in stock -- and once it's gone you're waiting till Friday to get another.

"I'm going to talk to Ralph on the BIG WHITE PHONE" (when you're about to hurl, which I've been doing since 6:45 this morning.

I personally pull the intake, HPOP cover, oh look a witness mark on the rear cover from the STC fitting better swap that shiz out with the update part. Typically, before I pull the motor I run the ass off the thing to check the EOT/ECT spread, just in case.

I'd tell the dealer they be covering my time, or they can find someone else to fix that shit; and I'll do brakes and front end shit and maintenance all day, thank you very much. You guys is an onion shop, don't you have some guarantee there?

Oh no Keith. That'll be like my super duty that the SSM says "RKE CANNOT BE ADDED IF NOT ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED" <<locks truck from comfort of living room>>

Yep. The tool held together just fine. Right before the housing failure, I had switched up to my 3' 1/2" drive snappy ratchet. I was tired of fucking around and not getting any results. I got some results. Quote: That's okay. Just keep telling your parts department to keep a good supply of 9E461 housings in stock along side of the 9D475s. First one I've ever had to change. And the common phrase in my parts room "Well, we've never sold one of those till you started here!" (6.0 flywheel bolts, TA-16 sealant, Unison rings, 6710 gaskets, 6.0 balancer bolts, dummy plug o-rings....)

^^^ +1 on pulling cabs. I just about pulled a cab to do a fucking wiring harness the other day I was gettin' so irate.

I tried it today. Sploded the housing.

Fuckhead... lol

Hotline seems to think if I chuck a horiz. cooler at it it'll fix it. I dunno. Had the cooler on pressure for 2 days. Nothin.

Yeah, looks like the module driven stuff that GM apparently uses. Hope it works well.

I've had one melted. Hose melted, sensor melted. Have the occasional VREF problem, too, but there's usually a big ass pile of codes

"Regeneration Functional Characteristics"? Probly been superseded. I think I have it somewhere. But it you punch in P1335 as a DTC in OASIS with a VIN -- the update comes with a regen sheet and it says the powertrain output is "modestly limited".

It bothers me that there is a "view demo" link on that page, Dwayne....

I had a picture of this shower head package, and in our "other" official language, it says: "Douche Massage" LOL

Request Form Details: Description of vehicle concern: Customer concern is a lack of power and white smoke from the exhaust Diagnostics performed: KOEO, KOER, EGR test, etc. DTC Codes: P0404, P042D, P1335 Parts replaced: NONE YET Tech's question: Have removed the EGRT sensor and the EBP sensor to check for antifreeze -- the white smoke smells like a combination of coolant and diesel exhaust. Are EGR cooler failures becoming commonplace on these engines? I put a radiator and thermostats in this unit at 26343km, on the road test I found no smoke or lack of power. In the process of removing the EGR valve to check for coolant when the tool exploded on itself so I am awaiting shipment of a new tool. Can the cooler fail after this extended period or are you typically seeing cooler failure when the radiator is run low? I have no coolant in the oil indicating a front cover cavitation issue, just looking for knowns or any diagnostic direction before I pull the coolers off to bench test them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. The EGR valve responds to active commands at the present time, and cycyling the EGR valve seems to have little or no effect on the smoking concern. Thanks in advance! Hotline response: Aaron, The coolers can be compromised (the horizontal cooler in particular) when the system is low on coolant. Since coolant smell is noted from the exhaust, and coolant in the exhaust system will not be a symptom of head gasket issues, EGR cooler fault is the most likely cause of coolant smoke from the exhaust. Off vehicle EGR cooler tests are outlined in section 303-08 of the workshop manual. Replace faulty coolers as found. With multiple cooling system issues on this vehicle, it is recommended to inspect the thermostats for elongation, and remove the water pump to inspect for cavitation/pitting. Replace the thermostats. Replace the water pump and front cover, in addition to the thermostats, if pitting is found. Be sure to flush the system using VC-9 per the workshop manual. If the EGR valve cannot be removed from from the intake elbow, it will be necessary to replace the elbow in addition to the EGR valve if fault is found. See TSB 09-19-10 for the newest PCM calibration that applies to P1335 and P0404 that set when running the KOER self test. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Diag/Comments Comment from: technician Comment Date: 12/7/2009 2:26:25 PM Just for clarification, I replaced the thermostats about 2,000kms ago, are you advising I inspect and replace again? I will pull the coolers and bench test them and see what I come up with. Thanks for your help! Comment from: Hotline Comment Date: 12/7/2009 2:38:20 PM Aaron, It is only recommended to replace them if found elongated or if front cover cavitation is found. Otherwise, continue with addressing the suspect EGR cooler(s). Comment from: technician Comment Date: 12/7/2009 3:18:55 PM Should inspection of the exhaust aftertreatment system and converter be performed to inspect for coolant contamination? If coolant is found in the DPF or CAT what repair avenue do I take? Thanks again! Comment from: Hotline Comment Date: 12/7/2009 3:26:00 PM Aaron, Yes, an inspection of the DOC and DPF is needed as white smoke with an odor of coolant often confirms contamination. If the presence of coolant is confirmed, replace both the DOC and DPF as the contamination will greatly reduce the effectiveness of regen. Update the form should further assistance be needed. Comment from: technician Comment Date: 12/8/2009 12:02:52 PM Have both coolers of vehicle and I am seeing no bubbles or hearing any loss from the horizontal or vertical cooler -- Is there something Im missing here? Do I need to apply some heat to these to simulate engine temperatures? Please advise. Comment from: Hotline Comment Date: 12/8/2009 12:29:51 PM Aaron, We have seen issues where the EGR coolers may only leak when hot. If able, please pressure test hot. Please call if need further assistance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional comments or diagnostic info You have 950 characters remaining for your response... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call Log: Calls to hotline for this vehicle: 12/8/2009 12:35:00 PM - Tech said: Tech has verified a coolant loss with white coolant smoke. The EGR coolers were removed and pressure tested individually with no leaks found at this time. When the cooler were removed, the interior of the horizontal appeared dry, but the top of the vertical cooler had a moist appearance. 12/8/2009 12:35:00 PM - Hotline recommended: Advised tech to continue to check the coolers hot if possible. Also try securing the cooler straps with their mounts and tighten to specification when pressure testing. The clamping force of the cooler straps may help reveal a leak. If a leak is evident, replace the coolers as needed. 12/9/2009 1:07:00 PM - Tech said: Tech calling with same concern of the vehicle expelling white smoke from the exhaust and a noted loss of power. Tech has performed all previous diagnosis for coolant loss and notes pressure testing of both EGR coolers finds no leaks. Tech has confirmed previous replacement of both thermostats as well as the radiator. 12/9/2009 1:07:00 PM - Hotline recommended: Advised tech the most common cause for this fault is an internal fault with the horizontal EGR cooler which may only occur once the component is hot. Tech to remove the thermostats and inspect for possible elongation. If fault confirmed, tech to remove the water pump to allow inspection for front cover cavatation. If this is confirmed, tech to replace the front cover/water pump/both thermostats as well as the horizontal EGR cooler. Tech to flush the cooling system with 2 qts of VC-9. Advised tech to also replace the DOC and DPF as the coolant contamination will degrade the effects of regen. Print date: 12/9/2009 9:06:49 PM

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You probly supposed to blow that shiz outta there.

Oh give me a fucking break.

^^^ LOL!