That's not too far I have herd that Diesel tune has changed owners. I really reluctant to go there after reading some reviews. Ive be to 2 diesel shops and it always comes back just a little better but worse if that makes any sense. I dont mind diving I just need to find a god mech for the truck
I live in the So cal area, but sorry I don't have anyone to recommend. When I first got the truck, yes I did take it to a local diesel mechanic thinking that I didn't have the experience to do it myself. He changed the lift pump and in the process had loosened the vacuum pump, and he didn't bother to tighten it back up. That was a disaster waiting to happen luckily I noticed the problem before it was too late.
Another time I had my truck somewhere for a brake job and they left a rag on the exhaust manifold. Another disaster waiting to happen. These were professional mechanics. I realized that I trust myself better and I can't afford to pay for other people's stupid mistakes. Anyways, just some food for thought. All the help on this forum is much better than chancing it at a shop.