From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Sun Oct 16 2005 - 10:17:32 PDT
Caleb,
I'm the kind of guy that doesn't like to fix things that are not broken.
Check the price of gaskets for that engine and you will see why. I
I'd compression test that engine before I took off anything beyond the
BTW, Rockauto.com has pretty reasonable prices on 6.2 diesel gaskets if
Also, did you know that NAPA will give you a discount if you have a AAA
Dave
Caleb Pal wrote:
So it's pretty important that you approach your problem in the right
way. If you checked your oil and it isn't diluted, you fixed your
Injector pump leaks and things are still banging or ticking, then do a
compression check. Don't just tear into the engine, that would be a
costly mistake.
spent $200 on a head set and a valley set for a 6.9 Ford diesel last
week. Just got the head back on yesterday. Parts for diesels are
expensive! The 6.2 gaskets are cheaper than the 6.9 Ford, but don't
spend money and do "repairs" that are not required. Don't pull off the
heads and intake unless you have reason to do so.
injection pump.
you need them.
card? I just found that out last week. I think it is 5% or something
but that pays for tax.
> Hey,
>
> One thing I forgot, when I was loosening injector lines, it was one at a
> time, not all of them at once.
>
> -c
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