Eisboch wrote:
"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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6 liter diesel?


Yup. After the first breakdown I did a bunch of internet searching and
found that this engine, introduced in 2003 to replace the 7.3 L, has had
some serious teething issues but the 2005's (mine) are supposed to have the
problems resolved. It is, however, scheduled to be replaced with yet another
engine in 2007. I also searched GMC and Dodge diesel forums and found both
of them are full of horror stories of problems with the GM Duromax engines
and, in the case of Dodge, transmissions as well. BTW, Ford sells as many
diesel powered trucks as GMC and Dodge combined on a yearly basis.

I suspect a problem again with the high pressure oil pump that was replaced
when it died last month in Savannah. I noticed that there was a small pool
of very clear oil-like fluid under the engine. I am guessing, but I think
it may be the oil used in the high pressure pump that actuates the fuel
injectors.

Surprisingly the salesman that sold me the truck showed up at the dealership
as we were unloading it, even though they were closed. He has promised to
make it right, including a full price credit for another truck if I want. He
acknowledged that some of the 6.0 L engines had problems and he wanted to
check and record the build date of my truck, which turned out to be January,
2005. He then said they may replace the whole engine, depending on the
build date.

I am going to wait and see what the problem is. It may be something like a
connection to the pump that was not tightened properly when it was installed
in Savannah - or something like that. If it is another pump failure - then
I have to think about a replacement truck or replacement engine. Or a
bicycle.

It's been a hell of a week. The day the movers were packing up the Florida
house Mrs. E's car got run over by a Federal Express semi-trailer truck
just as the auto transport company showed up to take it to MA. Mrs. E's
fine, but her little BMW has a hood that looks like an accordian. The next
day when I went to pick up the Scout at the storage place I found the gate
chained and locked and the telephone service disconnected. They had gone
bankrupt the day before and were apparently in court receivership. I got
into the yard by following a guy who opened the gate and drove in. Turns
out he was a mechanic who used to work there and was picking up his tools.
When he opened the gate, I pulled up right behind him and blocked the gate
so they couldn't close it. It was quite a scene as I hooked up the boat
trailer while people were yelling at me that I couldn't take it. I did, but
it's quite a story.

Eisboch


Sometimes I think the more material things you have...the more trouble
you take on.
I believe in keeping it simple. own what you can keep on your
property....or in the case of a large boat...at a yacht club with proven
history.