Need a diesel mechanic.

[elkaddict652]

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]

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]

I have a 7.3 as well

[huntnphool]

What intake issues are you having?

[2labs]

Bethel automotive in port Orchard. Knows 7.3's inside out. Good honest people. Ask for Bill.

[timberghost72]

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]

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]

AFE is a great intake kit. Do it yourself job if that's the issue?

[timberghost72]

You could probably do the intake yourself too.   

[elkaddict652]

Sorry guys. Intake manifold

[timberghost72]

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]

http://www.customdieselperformance.com/

Joe's a magician!

[elkaddict652]

Mines an 02

[BrandonWatts]

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]

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.