I know I talked to some of you guys about this at strouds. I finally am about ready to take action.
Long story short: I bout this truck last summer. It's in great shape with only 70k on the original engine.
It seems I blew a gasket.
First sign was truck running warmer then usual and coolant disappearing. That turned into engine running extremely warm. The 'reservoir/tank' for the coolant would be boiling after driveing short distances. The party was over when I found oil in the coolant/radiator. It seemed that there was no coolant leaking into the oil.
This all happened relatively fast. The last time I drove it, it was overheating quickly and I could feel the lack of compression in the engine when I'd try to give it power. The oil pressure was also really low. I shut her down quickly.
Now, That I have some cash, I'm trying to figure out where to tow it too to get it fixed. It's in cincinatti right now.
Options:
Dive into it on my own. Don't really have the tools and not confident about doing it. Have limited experience with engines, let alone Diesel engines.
The other option I have right now is to take it to a 'Diesel performance' type place. I know there is one in Lancaster, and it seems like they do shit like that all the time and would have it done and growling like the fine machine it is in no time.
End goal: if it costs me an extra couple bucks to have this truck solid for the long run, it's worth it to me.
Just want your opinions.
Should the whole top end repair kit take care of the problem?
If someone is in there, what else should be done to keep her running in the long haul?
Appreciate any input. Thanks
Long story short: I bout this truck last summer. It's in great shape with only 70k on the original engine.
It seems I blew a gasket.
First sign was truck running warmer then usual and coolant disappearing. That turned into engine running extremely warm. The 'reservoir/tank' for the coolant would be boiling after driveing short distances. The party was over when I found oil in the coolant/radiator. It seemed that there was no coolant leaking into the oil.
This all happened relatively fast. The last time I drove it, it was overheating quickly and I could feel the lack of compression in the engine when I'd try to give it power. The oil pressure was also really low. I shut her down quickly.
Now, That I have some cash, I'm trying to figure out where to tow it too to get it fixed. It's in cincinatti right now.
Options:
Dive into it on my own. Don't really have the tools and not confident about doing it. Have limited experience with engines, let alone Diesel engines.
The other option I have right now is to take it to a 'Diesel performance' type place. I know there is one in Lancaster, and it seems like they do shit like that all the time and would have it done and growling like the fine machine it is in no time.
End goal: if it costs me an extra couple bucks to have this truck solid for the long run, it's worth it to me.
Just want your opinions.
Should the whole top end repair kit take care of the problem?
If someone is in there, what else should be done to keep her running in the long haul?
Appreciate any input. Thanks
