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BigWooo
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Broken down in Ensenada
Does anyone in the Ensenada area know of a good radiator shop, or mechanic that has the ability to pressure test a radiator system.
I have an 08 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax Diesel
I had the turbo replaced by the dealer in the U.S. but they assembled something wrong in the radiator hoses when they put it back together, and I have
a leak I can't find.
I'm going to head over to the Chevy dealer by the harbor to see if they can check it, but I'd like to have a backup plan in case they can't.
Thanks...
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bajaguy
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There is a radiator shop on reforma around 6th street. I don't know the exact address. How long will you be at the GM dealer????....go next door to
the Cafe orleans. jerry has Wi-fi
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BigWooo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
There is a radiator shop on reforma around 6th street. I don't know the exact address. How long will you be at the GM dealer????....go next door to
the Cafe orleans. jerry has Wi-fi |
Right now were at Estero Beach. We're heading over there in about 15-20 minutes. Thanks for the other option. I'll look it up on Google Earth.
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BigWooo
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Change of plans. We're going to try Radiadores el Provenir first. Sounds like they may have what we need.
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bajaguy
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No Woo
Was in town, stopped by the GM dealer three times....9:45, 10:15 and 11:00.
No Big Woo....in fact no medium or small Woos for that matter.....not a Woo to be found.
Radiator shop on Reforma (Hwy 1) is on the east side, just north (2 or 3 stores) of Calle de las Aguilas and across from a PEMEX.
PS: The Ensenada GM dealership DOES NOT have a diesel mechanic on board.
[Edited on 12-13-2012 by bajaguy]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Was in town, stopped by the GM dealer three times....9:45, 10:15 and 11:00.
No Big Woo....in fact no medium or small Woos for that matter.....not a Woo to be found.
Radiator shop on Reforma (Hwy 1) is on the east side, just north (2 or 3 stores) of Calle de las Aguilas and across from a PEMEX.
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Maybe you missed this above:
"Change of plans. We're going to try Radiadores el Provenir first. Sounds like they may have what we need."
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bajaguy
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Yeah, I was driving around Ensenada in the rain.......
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Was in town, stopped by the GM dealer three times....9:45, 10:15 and 11:00.
No Big Woo....in fact no medium or small Woos for that matter.....not a Woo to be found.
Radiator shop on Reforma (Hwy 1) is on the east side, just north (2 or 3 stores) of Calle de las Aguilas and across from a PEMEX.
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Maybe you missed this above:
"Change of plans. We're going to try Radiadores el Provenir first. Sounds like they may have what we need." |
If that dont work you might try the Kenworth place on Reforma KW/ Peter Built/ owned by Paccar which is General Motors.
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DENNIS
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There must be a lot of good diesel mechanics in Ensenada what with all the fishing boats and freight movers.
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BigWooo
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Darn, sorry we missed you Bajaguy! I'm so sorry that you missed our second message.
We were at Provenir all day long. Just got back to Estero. They were great! Had to tear the whole thing apart. Apparently Chevy dealer in U.S.
used the wrong "O" rings.
Depending on the rain, we may be on our way back South tomorrow.
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OK,,gotta ask ??
Whats a wooo ??? and dont tell me chinese... I know two wongs dont make a right !!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Whats a wooo ??? and dont tell me chinese... I know two wongs dont make a right !! |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYsDn0hpjLw
OR?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBlbWglWorE
Bob Durrell
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He also posted this on another thread yesterday
Need Radiator repair or Auto Repair Co info
Broken down outside of Ensenada about 15 miles. Need a radiator repair or auto repair company name and number that can help me.
Bob Durrell
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BigWooo
Darn, sorry we missed you Bajaguy! I'm so sorry that you missed our second message.
We were at Provenir all day long. Just got back to Estero. They were great! Had to tear the whole thing apart. Apparently Chevy dealer in U.S.
used the wrong "O" rings.
Depending on the rain, we may be on our way back South tomorrow. |
I'm headed to Home Depot tomorrow morning. Shoot me an e-mail and maybe we can grab some coffee before you head out
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BigWooo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
Need Radiator repair or Auto Repair Co info
Broken down outside of Ensenada about 15 miles. Need a radiator repair or auto repair company name and number that can help me.
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We originally broke down between Valle Guadalupe and Ensenada at Km 85. Lost all the coolant. I had a friend in the U.S. log on with my username and
post to see if we could find any help. I was in contact with them by sat phone. Fortunately a nice gentleman stopped and asked if we needed help. He
went back to Valle Guadalupe and brougnt a mechanic and his big Ford. They towed us back and patched it up good enough to make it to Ensenada/Estero
Beach.
Then we went to Radiadores Provenir in Ensenada. I can't say enough good about Radiadores Provenir. He found a mistake the Chevy dealer made and
hopefully the repair will hold. When I get home I'll post a link and directions on how to get to the shop, by then I'll have several hundered miles on
the repair and I'll know if they really are good mechanics.
Bajaguy....I'm checking road conditions right now. If it looks good I'm heading shouth very soon (6:00 a.m.). If we decide to wait one more day to
leave, I'll shoot you an email in a bit and see if we can meet up.
[Edited on 12-14-2012 by BigWooo]
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Were the leaking O-rings in the turbo? Where were they?
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BigWooo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Were the leaking O-rings in the turbo? Where were they? |
No, there's an O-ring and plastic spacer that seal the radiator line where it connects to the bottom of the radiator. It's not an old fashion
radiator hose anymore. It appears that the O-ring was the wrong one, so the connection wasn't secure.
What a day. We left this morning heading South. I stopped to check for leaks several kilometers outside Maneadero. This time one of the trans
cooler lines that they had to remove was leaking. Geez....headed back to Estero, unhooked the trailer and back to the shop. He fixed it pretty
quickly ( was not tightened securely) so we were able to get back on the road and at least to San Quintin. So far no leaks. I think it's margarita
time!
I think next time (if ever) that I go to a dealer I'm going to go to a good mechanic and have him look over the dealer work!
By the way the road wasn't affected at all by the rain and there's snow on the mountains behind Vicente Guererro. Looks pretty cool, and Estero Beach
is pretty nice. The restaurant was good. Camping is a bit pricey though
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dealer=stealer. they ALWAYS cost more and you don't always get what you think you are paying for. Glad to hear you are rolling south!
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If you google it up you will find that you are not alone with having leaks in those areas.
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LOL..very Well Said Woody !!! Big sign streetside
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
dealer=stealer. they ALWAYS cost more and you don't always get what you think you are paying for. Glad to hear you are rolling south!
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