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Need a diesel mechanic.
« on: February 28, 2015, 05:32:15 PM »
So I have some engine work that I need done. Took it to John at the power shop in Enumclaw and he wants to charge me 3600 for a intake and y pipe leak. Anybody work on diesels or know a reasonable one I could work with? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2015, 05:34:30 PM »
Contact coachcw, he might be able to do it. I'm going to replace my exhaust manifolds and down pipe on my 7.3, he said he would do it.
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2015, 05:36:21 PM »
I have a 7.3 as well
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2015, 05:44:02 PM »
What intake issues are you having?
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2015, 05:45:01 PM »
Bethel automotive in port Orchard. Knows 7.3's inside out. Good honest people. Ask for Bill.
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2015, 06:00:10 PM »
I would shop around. That cost is really high. Not too much involved with the down pipe. The biggest issue is clearance of the firewall. A large pry bar or port-a-power is what most guys use. The Y pipes are a little more work but again not a huge job labor or parts wise. Intake no big deal on those. The intake repair should be the cheapest and easiest.

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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2015, 06:06:08 PM »
Issues with the intake is it's leaking somewhere. Just need gaskets replaced as well as y pipe donut and gasket replaced. Other issues such as glow plug relay, icp sensor, and intercooler boots but that's stuff I can do myself.
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2015, 06:09:36 PM »
AFE is a great intake kit. Do it yourself job if that's the issue?
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2015, 06:10:54 PM »
You could probably do the intake yourself too.  :twocents: 

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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2015, 06:11:41 PM »
Sorry guys. Intake manifold
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2015, 06:13:56 PM »
Sorry guys. Intake manifold

Take a peek under the hood. You'll see its not too bad.

what year is your truck? Mine is a 97 and the intake manifolds are very easy to do. Not sure if it changed on the later years

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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2015, 06:51:08 PM »
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2015, 06:52:05 PM »
Mines an 02
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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2015, 10:00:58 AM »
I have a buddy that use to work on 6.0 and 7.3 in buses. We are both diesel mechanics. I have worked in diesel for 10 years. I can talk to him and see if he is available one of these weekends.

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Re: Need a diesel mechanic.
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2015, 10:44:52 AM »
Contact coachcw, he might be able to do it. I'm going to replace my exhaust manifolds and down pipe on my 7.3, he said he would do it.


Have u found a decent price on the down pipe? I want to replace mine also. That's the start.

 


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