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Title: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Fishstiq on December 15, 2015, 11:27:50 AM: Hey all, looking for a trustworthy diesel shop around here. I don't need any performance stuff or fancy whizzbangs or anything, just some basic stuff. Truck is a 1995 F350, 7.3l 5 speed 4wd if that's of any help. So what are good shops to spend my $ at? Any place I should avoid? Thanks in advance for any help!!
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: h20hunter on December 15, 2015, 11:36:29 AM: Isn't there a shop in Snohomish? Dynamic diesel? I think I've heard the name come up in a positive light.
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Fishstiq on December 15, 2015, 11:43:07 AM: I know I have heard of them and also dynamite diesel (?) In Monroe. I have no idea if either are reputable, never knew anyone who went there.
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Rick on December 15, 2015, 11:51:47 AM: I've heard more than one story about a shady experience at Dynamic Diesel.

I will say I drive past there a few times a week and their lot is always full of trucks.
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: poopooheaddad on December 15, 2015, 12:10:22 PM: I have used "Buds Transmission" in marysville, if you call them one of the owners is Steve, he is very knowledgeable, they have done some work on my 97, 7.3 whith no problems...
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
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Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
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Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
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Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Special T on December 15, 2015, 01:07:45 PM: Ive used dynomite in monroe for my work truck. Good experience. There is also Diesel outfitters in smoky point. I know ben the lead mechanic. When I had to replace the injectors on my dodge I skimped and got factory injectors for a little more I could have got performace injectors. I didnt realize my mistake until my buddy with the same truck just put the injectors in. Quieter and smoother operation.
You have a great truck if it needs some work do some small upgrades you wont be sorry.

Performance guys seem to do great work because they are focused on a small segment of vehicles

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Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Fishstiq on December 15, 2015, 01:25:19 PM: Awesome info and recommendations so far, thank you all!

It sucks going blindly into the yellow pages or the interwebs looking for reputable services, I really appreciate you guys being a resource like this!
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Fishstiq on December 15, 2015, 01:28:22 PM: Quote from: Special T on December 15, 2015, 01:07:45 PM
Ive used dynomite in monroe for my work truck. Good experience. There is also Diesel outfitters in smoky point. I know ben the lead mechanic. When I had to replace the injectors on my dodge I skimped and got factory injectors for a little more I could have got performace injectors. I didnt realize my mistake until my buddy with the same truck just put the injectors in. Quieter and smoother operation.
You have a great truck if it needs some work do some small upgrades you wont be sorry.

Performance guys seem to do great work because they are focused on a small segment of vehicles

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I'm scared to ask, but.... how much did injectors set you back, parts and install?
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Special T on December 15, 2015, 01:43:11 PM: Dont remeber it was a few years back.I think bosch injectors ran $275 ea and the 50hp were another 100-150. I could be wrong... they have a sonic injector cleaner there and spray anilizer on site.
I look at my trucks a little different than some because they help me earn. I also know im not going to buy any of the new junk that is made now. So its repair bills instead of payments.
Im not much of a mechanic but ice changed cluches done breaks radiators and such. Most of the exceptional "Value" ive recieved at independent shops are specialized in a few kinds of vehicles. Diesel, japanese, nordic, american etc. They get effecient at the r&r and see the trends to look for in certain vintage rigs.

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Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: jackelope on December 15, 2015, 01:58:20 PM: I bought injectors from Lenny at Dynomite a couple times for some Cummins trucks. Always significantly cheaper than injectors from the factory were.
If I remember correctly, they were performance injectors too, but I don't recall all the details for sure.
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: et1702 on December 15, 2015, 02:05:03 PM: I've used Dynomite in Monroe, plus ordered on-line from BD Diesel. I installed my BD injectors myself, not that hard on a Cummins. Not sure about the 7.3l Ford.

Jackelope (Josh) is an exceptional guy too, and I think he works at a Ford dealer now.

Take care,

ET
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: chukarchaser on December 15, 2015, 05:07:51 PM: Pacific Diesel Service in Monroe gets all my money, They keep me on the road
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: WoodlandShooter on December 16, 2015, 10:52:24 AM: Yup, DDP in Monroe or Diesel Outfitters in Smokey Point.

Is the Power Shop in Enumclaw still around???
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Special T on December 16, 2015, 10:59:01 AM: I heard about a shop up on the plateau in Samamish. Dont know a thing about it tho

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Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: Cylvertip on December 16, 2015, 11:00:03 AM: There iis also Randy's Offroad in Smokey Point. They do a good amount of diesel work. They typically do performance work, but at minmum they should have some good recomendations for you if it is not something they would do themselves.
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: NW-GSP on December 16, 2015, 11:31:27 AM: I used diesel outfitters to do injectors on my 04 GMC diesel. Great service.
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 21, 2015, 07:24:09 AM: One injector for my 13 Duramax is $850 OEM..each !!
Title: Re: Reputable diesel mechanic shops around Snohomish county?
Post by: summertime blues on December 21, 2015, 06:04:30 PM: I drove my truck half way across the state to drop it off at SnoValley diesel. I would do it again but won't need to.