Author Topic: Need a diesel mechanic. (Read 5648 times)

elkaddict652 · « **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.

huntnphool · « **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.

elkaddict652 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:36:21 PM »

I have a 7.3 as well

huntnphool · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:44:02 PM »

What intake issues are you having?

2labs · « **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.

timberghost72 · « **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.

elkaddict652 · « **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.

2labs · « **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?

timberghost72 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:10:54 PM »

You could probably do the intake yourself too.

elkaddict652 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:11:41 PM »

Sorry guys. Intake manifold

timberghost72 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:13:56 PM »

Quote from: elkaddict652 on February 28, 2015, 06:11:41 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

mountainman · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:51:08 PM »

http://www.customdieselperformance.com/

Joe's a magician!

elkaddict652 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:52:05 PM »

Mines an 02

BrandonWatts · « **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.

TommyH · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:44:52 AM »

Quote from: huntnphool 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.

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

elkaddict652 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2015, 07:07:41 PM »

Quote from: BrandonWatts 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.

Yeah I'm sure a manifold and y-pipe are the same on a bus as a truck. Let me know and hit me with a price. I'll see if it's somethin I can work.

Huntboy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2015, 07:38:31 PM »

Talk to Matt at Northwest Custom Diesel. He's done all the work on my 7.3 and the little bit of work I needed done on my 6.0.

timberghost72 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:21:48 AM »

https://www.strictlydiesel.com/default.aspx

Special T · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2015, 05:23:48 PM »

http://www.dieselperformancesystem.com/

I bought a 5" exhaust kit for my dodge from this company at ti was really reasonable... I installed and welded it up myself instead of clamping it.

Im guessing the y pipe your talking about is exhaust...

coachcw · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:36:57 PM »

I'm sure I could help you out . Also auto and truck in Everett do a fine job. There,s a bunch of smoker shops that pick numbers out of the sky . beware. !

elkaddict652 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:39:53 PM »

Ok I got one more shop takin a look at it next Tuesday then I'll let you know

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