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Skipjack Joe
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At Mama Espinozas
Pssssst! I think that's that nomad, Diver, on your right.
You know, the one with the that uses that deep sea diver image.
No.... No. Don't look straight at him like that. He'll think we recognize him.
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Skipjack Joe
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My reaction to Diver's tale of woe
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Skipjack Joe
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Alex is introduced to Diver's oldest
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Hook
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PLEASE........PLEASE..............PLEASE!
At least let us know what year Diver's truck is so I can finally tune out of this disaster if it has no further relevance to me.
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Diver
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My F350 is a 2004 6.0L with automatic.
Some very interesting info on the Ford and Dieselstop forums.
So far I have found the following;
The codes referred to cam/crank sensor circuits and to FICM programming.
Ford states that the FICM can be damaged by low voltage ie when you have bad batteries or a bad alternator - mine was replaced last month at my
hometown dealer.
The SD dealer did not try a retune on the FICM and would not give me the "core". They just replaced it.
My turbo was replaced at my dealer last year and I have complained about leaks but they say it's normal. I get bad fumes inside the cab when using the
heat/defrost. The turbo leaks onto the FICM causing it to soot and heat up - another Ford stated concern to damage the FICM.
The truck needs to be reflashed and maybe more as it does not run as strong and shift the same as it used to.
There will be much more to this story .....
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Diver
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Skipjack,
Methinks Alex was looking at my Isabel in the first picture as well.
Although I have been descibed as a visual oddity, even by my own kids !
Unfortunately my not-little-any-more teen daughter is looking at older guys over 5'8" these days - it's killing me !
My wife thought Alex was to-die-for cute !!
Now about the other guy .... I wouldn't have recognized him without his trusty accomplice but I'm glad we made the connection !
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Diver
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Another funny connection;
Last year in Asuncion we met Awfulart and Alice when they camped near Shari's house and joined in the holiday feasting. I had a distant view of his
truck and camper in my memory.
I was standing in the rear parking area of teh Bajacactus when I caught a distant view of a passing rig. Something clicked in my head and I told my
wife that I thought that was Awfulart's rig and was going to the Pemex to find out.
"Are you AWFULart ?"
Turns out is WAS Art and Alice and we got to reintroduce ourselves while they filled their tank.
Nice folks that we hope to see in Asuncion - not El Rosario - next year !
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Hook
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Thank you, Diver.
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Diver
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Now some photos;
Overheating heading up the Grapevine; I 5 southbound.
We even heated the distilled water before mixing with the pure antifreeze after waiting 45 minutes for the thing to cool.
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Diver
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And here we sat ... and sat ... and sat.
The rear parking area at the Bajacactus.
We got the room on the second floor closet to the truck and used the camper kitchen for many meals. The dogs slept in their truck as usual.
The Bajacactus was very nice. Our room was $45 for 2 king beds and a loft with 2 single beds. It's one of only 2 rooms at this "high" price and well
worth it. The shower is wonderful with lot's of hot water after the morning rush. We also had 2 partial days with no water; no biggy, like we were in
a rush ? Housekeeping was also great. Wonderful matresses and pillows !
Only complaint is the noise from the road traffic going very late and starting very early; and those speed bumps !
Oops, the photo is too large. I will have to work on it.
[Edited on 1-23-2009 by Diver]
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Tiomiguel
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Congratulations on making it home, you really could write a book. I just told Tia Juanita about you getting home and the power going out and she just
had to laugh and say, Now that is truly enough.
As I said before, you have used up all your bad travel luck for about a decade so you should be good from now on. Cheers guys and hope you enjoy
your house. Maybe you will make it next year. We hope so as we really missed you this year.
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Bajagypsy
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Diver I am so glad you got home safe and sound. Sounds like an adventure all right!
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Udo
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I'll be waiting for the book and DVD (I hope in high def!).
Glad you made it home, Diver. I know what you feel like. Similar thing happened to us several years ago on the way down to San Felipe and back.
PHEW!
Udo
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
I think he's one of those green angels. 
BTW, I haven't seen one of their trucks in years. |
Saw one yesterday going by my house. Their trucks are more white than green with green trim. |
Hadn't seen
this one before... here, pushing a car down the highway at about 50 mph - north of La Paz - January 2, 2009.
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jorgie
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how does he do that with the back-up lights on ???????
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Santiago
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Everyone I know who owns a diesel has horror stories about their truck - why the heck do you guys keep buying them?
Does essence predate existence?
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bigboy
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I'm with Santiago on the problems of newer diesels. The older ones were very reliable but once the engines had to meet tough emission standards the
problems began.
My brother and his son have both had major problems that ruined their vacations. At least they were in the states and could be towed to dealers and
fixed under warranty.
I'll stick with my Excursion powered with the V10 gas engine. No problems at all and I my larger boat weighs in at 9,000 plus pounds and always gets
better than 10mpg towing. As high as 15 not towing on long trips.
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bigboy
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Whistler................no problem with the transmission. I had the fluid changed at 35,000 miles and it now has 42,000 miles on the clock.
I regularly tow a 7,000 pound boat to Ensenada and I use the Tecate road both ways to avoid the traffic at Tijuana. On that road I always lock out
O.D. and avoid excessive downshifting on the mountain roads. So far so good.
I leave a 89 Bronco at my house in Mexico. It has the C6 transmission and has 249,000 miles on it with no drive train issues. I also have a daily
driver 95 Bronco with 190,000 miles with the same results. Both Broncos have seen extensive off roading and towing duties. I love my Fords and none of
them have ever left me stranded.
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