From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Mon Oct 24 2005 - 13:19:17 PDT
I didn't know that!
Too bad my Dad lives in a different state. I am starting to think that
I spend too much money at NAPA. They recognize me instantly and the
manager keeps asking for my account number when I check out.
Dave
Fred Martin wrote:
> Send the old man to buy the repair parts at Advance Auto Parts....or
> your grandma. I hear they give a 10% discount to seniors. Fred
>
> MV wrote:
>
>> Caleb,
>>
>> I'm the kind of guy that doesn't like to fix things that are not
>> broken. 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.
>>
>> Check the price of gaskets for that engine and you will see why. I
>> 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.
>>
>> I'd compression test that engine before I took off anything beyond the
>> injection pump.
>>
>> BTW, Rockauto.com has pretty reasonable prices on 6.2 diesel gaskets
>> if you need them.
>>
>> Also, did you know that NAPA will give you a discount if you have a
>> AAA card? I just found that out last week. I think it is 5% or
>> something but that pays for tax.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> Caleb Pal wrote:
>>
>>> 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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