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[lostinafog]

Turned out to be a crack in the fuel filter housing. He got it fixed for about 1/10th the cost of the fuel pump fix. John said the service guy he spoke with yesterday suspected juist that very problem.

would have though that with that low of mileage may not be still under warranty but some good faith help as there are all kinds on info on the net about the housing cracking

 

[Volunteer]

Turned out to be a crack in the fuel filter housing. He got it fixed for about 1/10th the cost of the fuel pump fix. John said the service guy he spoke with yesterday suspected juist that very problem.

Glad to hear thats all it was

 

[Volunteer]

would have though that with that low of mileage may not be still under warranty but some good faith help as there are all kinds on info on the net about the housing cracking

What year did they resolve the pump design? My brother-in-law just bought an 08 with 45K and have another looking

 

[lostinafog]

What year did they resolve the pump design? My brother-in-law just bought an 08 with 45K and have another looking

not sure what ya b a talkin bout ifn u b referring to the main pump sucking fuel to my knowledge they still do

 

[sparkplug]

Turned out to be a crack in the fuel filter housing. He got it fixed for about 1/10th the cost of the fuel pump fix. John said the service guy he spoke with yesterday suspected juist that very problem.

I told you not to take that truck offroading.

 

[Bang Bang]

I told you not to take that truck offroading.

You're right.....I should have listened. I just hope no one got it on video......

 

[mbjohn68]

You're right.....I should have listened. I just hope no one got it on video......

Now I know what REALLY happened!!!

One of the reasons I brought to the dealership, besides the fact that I just did not have the time, nor the space at the shop to deal with it, was that if it was the pump, I would have been able to get goodwill assistance or at the very least employee pricing. I did not push the issue with the housing because I don't want to use up any possible future assistance if I really need it. It ended up costing $244.00 to change the housing with my employee discount, so it wasn't to bad. I am just glad it wasn't too serious.

John

 

[Bang Bang]

Glad to see you poking around in here again.......

 

[John Stw]

Now I know what REALLY happened!!!

One of the reasons I brought to the dealership, besides the fact that I just did not have the time, nor the space at the shop to deal with it, was that if it was the pump, I would have been able to get goodwill assistance or at the very least employee pricing. I did not push the issue with the housing because I don't want to use up any possible future assistance if I really need it. It ended up costing $244.00 to change the housing with my employee discount, so it wasn't to bad. I am just glad it wasn't too serious.

John

Not a bad price since the fuel filter is almost $50, glad it was any easy fix.

Mike should have noticed the diesel leaking out, since he causes so many fluid leaks.

 

[John Stw]

The Shell Lube station on West Congress changed the Duramax oil and filter for $65. Considering that is the same price of the Rotella oil from a store, I taught it was a good deal and easier proof for maintence records during resale.

 

[Bang Bang]

Not a bad price since the fuel filter is almost $50, glad it was any easy fix.

Mike should have noticed the diesel leaking out, since he causes so many fluid leaks.

Not sure about that one. I don't THINK I am the cause of my leaks.....well, maybe the rear diff but it has absolutely nothing to do with dragging, bashing and slamming that bad boy into rocks all weekend.

But no smell of diesel over the weekend and with it parked in grass / gravel, no way to see the evidence if it was there. Matter of fact, we couldn't find any signs of fuel on the ground outside my house until John started taking things apart and spilled some diesel.

 

[Doable]

Larry's how the fuel mileage pulling the camper with the Mega Cab?

 

[Volunteer]

Larry's how the fuel mileage pulling the camper with the Mega Cab?

I'll let you know this evening it felt like it was better and I've still got better than a 1/4 left on the same tank It took us 5hrs to get from Lafayette to Hammond Friday with two major accidents 1 in BR and 1 in Hammond had to turn around and take 190 did alot of crawling and idling so I could have done even better. As always thanks for the tips and help

 

[Volunteer]

Avg 13.29 mpg Arkansas - Lafayette with camper
Avg 15.21 mpg No EGR Lafayette - Hammond - Lafayette with camper going there/no camper coming coming back
Avg speed 65 mph

So is the Mag-Hytec rear diff covers worth the coin? They look to be but thats alot of coin for a diff cover IMO. Pissed I have bag of Mobil 75W-140 fluid ready to go in but WHAT, No drain plug

 

[kjnarmyfj]

it owers the temp a few deg thats it ,

 

[sparkplug]

Just weld some cooling fins on the old cover.

 

[Bang Bang]

Ahhhhhh, words of wisdom from our man of a few words.......

 

[Volunteer]

it owers the temp a few deg thats it ,

Lower temps, drain plug , additional oil capacity, dip stick to check level. I think I just talked myself into one for at least the rear that is most critical.

Just weld some cooling fins on the old cover.

and torch a hole for a plug so I don't have peel off the cover everytime I want to change the oil

 

[BikerTrash]

Lower temps, drain plug , additional oil capacity, dip stick to check level. I think I just talked myself into one for at least the rear that is most critical.



and torch a hole for a plug so I don't have peel off the cover everytime I want to change the oil

I always wanted one of those diff covers for the dodge. I am sure they make them for the 14 bolt on the chevy but i would be doubleing the value of the truck.

 

[kjnarmyfj]

put ryal purple be done ,