beretzs
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Alright guys, listen to my tale of WO.. I took my truck back up to shop that did the headgaskets about 6 months. Well, since fuel went through the roof this winter, I never really drove the truck, just around the block once in a while. Nothing major. Well, after I got the FSV fixed (thanks Towcat) I drove it around on a Sunday and kept checking the coolant, BECAUSE, I remebered as soon as I got the truck back from the people who fixed it, it was overfilling the overflow bottle by the time I got back to my house. Well, about everytime I checked after about 10 miles of driving, it would take about a gallon of water. Well, I did this three or four times. Well, the next day, I was going up to my Uncles to work a little on my day off (from the Marines) and I saw that I was blowing a ton of WHITE SMOKE. Well, since my Uncles Shop is near the place that fixed my headgaskets, I called and asked if I could drop it off. They said sure, bring it by. So I dropped it off, and got a ride from a worker to go to work.
Well, they call me later the next day and when they try to pressure test the system, they say the radiator is totally plugged (knew that, and was planning a replacement) and the water pump was leaking. Well, since those were leaking, I told them to fix them, put a new WP, Fan Clutch, Radiator and T-stat in it. I figured it was just the headgaskets and they would either have to retourque them, or replace THEIR initial work (the labor and parts were under warranty)..
Well, I call them today and they said there was coolant in the oil. They said, probably the oil cooler or a CRACKED FRIGGIN BLOCK.. So now is where I get very worried, I am not sure where or what to do. I am getting ready to PCS to Camp Lejeune North Carolina and I am going to need a truck to drag my trailer and Jeep there. If the truck needs a new engine. Well, I am going to see if there is an organization such as the Navy and Marine Corps Relief that will help me out. I had enough put away to do the radiator, water pump, t-stat and fan clutch, but not a whole new engine.
They are supposed to be testing the system again today. I think they are going to drain the oil, pressurize the system and see if any water gets into the oil pan. Man, I am up SH&T creek without a paddle, boat or my mind. The worst part is the wife is so upset because I just spent so much money on the truck and she wants it GONE. Another option would be to part it out, it does have new Banks Turbo, with less than 30K on it. A Gearvendors , good front and rear axles, a good tranny.. Anyhow, that is my problem and hopefully in a few days I can figure out what to do with my crap. Scotty
Well, they call me later the next day and when they try to pressure test the system, they say the radiator is totally plugged (knew that, and was planning a replacement) and the water pump was leaking. Well, since those were leaking, I told them to fix them, put a new WP, Fan Clutch, Radiator and T-stat in it. I figured it was just the headgaskets and they would either have to retourque them, or replace THEIR initial work (the labor and parts were under warranty)..
Well, I call them today and they said there was coolant in the oil. They said, probably the oil cooler or a CRACKED FRIGGIN BLOCK.. So now is where I get very worried, I am not sure where or what to do. I am getting ready to PCS to Camp Lejeune North Carolina and I am going to need a truck to drag my trailer and Jeep there. If the truck needs a new engine. Well, I am going to see if there is an organization such as the Navy and Marine Corps Relief that will help me out. I had enough put away to do the radiator, water pump, t-stat and fan clutch, but not a whole new engine.
They are supposed to be testing the system again today. I think they are going to drain the oil, pressurize the system and see if any water gets into the oil pan. Man, I am up SH&T creek without a paddle, boat or my mind. The worst part is the wife is so upset because I just spent so much money on the truck and she wants it GONE. Another option would be to part it out, it does have new Banks Turbo, with less than 30K on it. A Gearvendors , good front and rear axles, a good tranny.. Anyhow, that is my problem and hopefully in a few days I can figure out what to do with my crap. Scotty