Well good luck. Injection components are wear items and have to be replaced periodically, sucks but it is what it is.
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Well good luck. Injection components are wear items and have to be replaced periodically, sucks but it is what it is.
Yeah, if I hadn't just bought the truck recently, I wouldn't hesitate to replace the injectors. But with the repairs I've done thus far, I'm already into the truck for about $17,500 and it's only worth about $15,000 on a good day. I would rather cut my losses and make a better investment. Plus, my income has more than tripled since I bought the truck in March, so I have more options now.
Thanks for that advice. If it comes to that, I'll keep it in mind.
Well it's a bandaid at best but it could help some. Try running some cheap walmart 2 stroke oil in your fuel, small bottle or 2 per tank of fuel for a while and see if it helps any. Kinda think no but it's not going to hurt to try it.
Holy shit i must have got a steal then, 223K for 15.000.00! I just bought 2004.5 with 225K for 6k and it runs tits! Love my beat up work truck. Its the worked over alfa in sheeps clothing!:thumb:
Trucks are worth more in NC...
You may have! There was a lot going for the truck when I bought it. One owner, lived in GA, fully optioned out LT, CC/LB dually, B&W turnover ball, and pretty much immaculate outside and in. And it was being sold at a large, "reputable" dealer, so of course they wanted top dollar. The mileage was the only indication that the truck had lived a long life, but 223k still isn't bad for these trucks. Not enough to scare me away from what I thought was a good deal. Would have been a great deal if it was in top shape, but some of the stuff I've had to fix wouldn't have been evident to the dealer. Just bad timing.
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Yep, I've been keeping an eye on the new trucks, just in case I decide to go that route. I could save an additional $10k if I fly out somewhere. Better yet, I could take a vacation and bring the camper with me. May as well try the truck out on the way home!
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Once you total travel, lost work, fuel and the registration and nc taxes when you bring it back you really save very little and have to deal with a dealer who could care less if you have a problem once home with it...
I would also pull the drivers fender well liner out and check for a hole rubbed in the boost tube. Better yet, you could pressure test the entire system. I think I have a thread on that somewhere, will have to look.
I'm pretty sure that's the hose that blew off shortly after I got the truck. I've been meaning to check it to make sure it's still on all the way, just haven't been able to find time.
Between a full time job, two graduate degree programs, two puppies, and a wife, I barely have time to think about fixing it. That's why I came here, to narrow down the long list of possibilities and get some priorities set.
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