Hey Ridge!!...

[RidgeRunner]

Ferm, I appreciate the input. I believe the holes the mechanic was referring to are where the hard lines leave the log and go to the injectors. I never had one off, never seen one inside so I can't hold a conversation about it. Could the rails need replacing due to rust/debris?
I believe my truck to be in good hands, the injector balance test is next when they can finally get some fuel to the injectors.
For those who are new here, THEFERMANATOR, IS THE MAN ON THE DURAMAX DIESELS. He has helped me greatly and for that I owe him one.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I don't see why they couldn't have just cleaned the old ones out and then checked the balance rates. Also make sure they do a return rate test on them, and if they don't know what that is they shouldn't be working on a common rail injected engine. The injectors do 2 jobs, the first is to inject fuel and the second is it has a metering circuit to return a small amount of fuel to the tank to allow lubrication and cooling to the injectors. The second part is the return rate, and is one of the number 1 problems to cause a no start in a common rail engine.

[RidgeRunner]

I will mention that in my next conversation. I hate not knowing about this stuff. I need a owners agent, someone to talk to them to see if they know what they are doing. You for hire?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I will mention that in my next conversation. I hate not knowing about this stuff. I need a owners agent, someone to talk to them to see if they know what they are doing. You for hire?

Heck...give 'em Ferm's number...he'll straighten their @$$es out...

[RidgeRunner]

Yes, I do believe Ferm could straighten them right up. It has been my experience when the mechanics don't know what they are doing they simply fake it for the paycheck and just throw new parts at it until it fixes it or until the customer gets fed up. Texaco is the customer doing the paying. Wonder how far they are willing to go?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Yes, I do believe Ferm could straighten them right up. It has been my experience when the mechanics don't know what they are doing they simply fake it for the paycheck and just throw new parts at it until it fixes it or until the customer gets fed up. Texaco is the customer doing the paying. Wonder how far they are willing to go?

Texaco's payin"?...man you move FAST!!...how'd ya pull that off so quick?...GOOD JOB!!

[RidgeRunner]

Texaco did not give me any problem, yet. They had a major issue and they knew it. The bill is now up to about $7K . The injectors are getting replaced tomorrow. New, Bosch, all of them and I am glad. There were a couple stuck open causing a major flooding issue and washing the rings nicely.
Maybe by the weekend it will be running.
If I get saddled with some of the expense, I deserve it for being stupid.


On a bright note, I put the Whaler to good use in Tampa Bay this past weekend to help pay back my friend Bruce that saved me from being stranded with my truck.
MacDill AFB hosted "Airfest 2010". We watched a small piston plane (maybe a Mustang), another twin tail jet fighter (not positive either F-18 or F-22) A-5, skydivers and the Blue Angels.
Before you ask, No, I do not have pictures.
We could not get close enough by boat to see the piston plane, the first fighter never got real close, the Galaxy was impressive. I could not believe the rate of climb and tight banked turns it was making.
No fishin' but the boat ran great and the scenery was nice. I estimate 200 or more boats from kayaks to 70 or 80 footers split up into three viewing locations. It started with 65 degrees and slick and ended up with a mild breeze and a 2' chop after about 2 o'clock. Darn near perfect.