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With calling the suggested places and discussing options, we think we found a place where they can at least look at it today---out in Lakeside, so
keep a positive thought that we can safely limp out there.
Mechanic said he hopes it is the value because as Baja12valve said, that is cheap and easy----some possibilities we don't want to talk about. Wish us
luck.
Appreciate the help.
Roger, they seem to receive good reviews so you might call them about your transmission. They are busy, but they said they would diagnose today and
hopefully fix tomorrow----fingers crossed.
JT Diesel Truck Services
www.jtdieselperformance.com
8841 Winter Gardens Boulevard
Lakeside, CA 92040-5418
(619) 449-0991
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
The diesel pump went out of my old 1999 Dodge exactly 36,500 miles after I bought it. Was replaced under warranty, thank God,
Yep, the good 'ol VP-44 electronic pump! Why they made that switch is a subject of debate. It can easily happen again, there are ways to prevent it.
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Please post what the mechanic found. A few things, if he says it is the fuel solenoid because it is not pulling all the way up, just clean it, do not
replace it. If he says it is the lift pump, have him completely test it, they are very strong and reliable, like the IP, they rarely go bad. Fuel
filter is always a consideration, so is the fuel strainer in the fuel heater. Just bypass it and it will never trouble you again.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
Please post what the mechanic found. A few things, if he says it is the fuel solenoid because it is not pulling all the way up, just clean it, do not
replace it. If he says it is the lift pump, have him completely test it, they are very strong and reliable, like the IP, they rarely go bad. Fuel
filter is always a consideration, so is the fuel strainer in the fuel heater. Just bypass it and it will never trouble you again.
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Mechanic was busy today and only took a quick look. He has it overnight so he can test it starting when totally cold which is one of the problems.
At least we managed to get it there -- slowly.
The fuel solenoid is an after market one that the last owner put on---one of the things being checked. The mechanic owns a similar truck and seems to
work mainly on Dodge trucks---used to work for a dealer. So, we are hoping for something easy and cheap.
Oh, the fuel filter is new. Appreciate your input.
Diane
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If you are having cold starting issues I will put my money that you have a air leak. If so, you are losing prime overnight. There is a hand primer on
the lift pump that you can push about 100x. If you feel air, then fuel, you have found the problem. The difficult part is where you are pulling air.
Finding the leak can be a real pain. Hope it all works out for you!
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So 12 valve...the classic Dodge lift pump failure is only on the post 12v on the 24 valve turbo diesels? '98 to about '03 they made a junk lift pump
which fails, starves the injector pump which is lubricated by fuel on the way to the engine, and ultimately eats both units. $1900.00 was a DEAL at
Oregon Fuel Injection in Medford. I lost my $400. accelerator pedal position sensor at 180k. Found one on line for $160. but the trouble shooting
was more fun than reading the Sara Palin memoir. Good luck Diane
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That is it. 94-98.5 12 valves have the P7100, mechanical IP and mechanical LP. The 24 valve 98.5 to 03 ( I think) has the VP-44, electronic IP
and LP. You are exactly right, the LP fails, fuel pressure drops, cooling and lube of the IP fails = new fuel system. Bummer. Some put in a Air Dog or
Fass LP, ditching the crappy stock LP to prevent the next failure. Sorry you went through all that.
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Thanks for the tip, Diane.
I will be calling them this morning and will let all know what transpires. Lots of great tips on this thread. I think it should become a forum of
it's own..where to get things done.
We had a great time on the I-5 freeway yesterday here in beautiful San Diego. My transmission started to shift up and down..in and out...round and
about...and threw both our coffee cups into the air. Then the Maltese Bros (The White Terror) shredded my bagel.
I haven't laughed that much since I saw Kerry salute at the convention. 
[Edited on 1-6-2010 by Pompano]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
I will be calling them this morning and will let all know what transpires. Lots of great tips on this thread. I think it should become a forum of
it's own..where to get things done.
We had a great time on the I-5 freeway yesterday here in beautiful San Diego. My transmission started to shift up and down..in and out...round and
about...and threw both our coffee cups into the air. Then the Maltese Bros (The White Terror) shredded my bagel.
I haven't laughed that much since I saw Kerry salute at the convention.
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Even with the unfortunate political statement, I still hope they can help you. We are just waiting to hear from them as to the verdict about son's
truck.
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Diane, I usually refrain from posting anything seriously political. My own position is that of Independant. But...I felt that fair play was in order
after...
Vagabundo quote: "Found one on line for $160. but the trouble shooting was more fun than reading the Sara Palin memoir."
So, you see, that was the first unfortunate political statement. I truly wish, as I am sure all the nomads and lurkers I know also wish, that those
who instigate these remarks would keep them to themselves.
Thanks for the thought about my tranny woes, but Summit Transmission of La Mesa has me all fixed up for later this morning. I remembered the great
help this place gave me many years ago with my Minnie Winnie tranny and looked them up. Sorry, but they only do trannys. I will ask the owner who he
may recommend in your area and relay it here...just in case.
[Edited on 1-6-2010 by Pompano]
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Diane, I usually refrain from posting anything seriously political. My own position is that of Independant. But...I felt that fair play was in order
after...
Vagabundo quote: "Found one on line for $160. but the trouble shooting was more fun than reading the Sara Palin memoir."
So, you see, that was the first unfortunate political statement. I truly wish, as I am sure all the nomads and lurkers I know also wish, that those
who instigate these remarks would keep them to themselves.
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You are correct---your's was not the first on this thread. And I probably overlooked it because I agree with the first one and yours, well I won't
say how I really felt about it. That is how these things get started --- back and forth and they never end up any place other than where they
started. All politics should stay in the off-topic forum.
And I do sincerely hope you get the tranny fixed. I also hope it is cheaper than what my son had to pay in Spokane.
Good Luck
Diane
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Hopefully this sidetrack is behind us, no need for me to state my position, but I agree with.......... BTW, how is the truck?
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Pompano, you obviously aren't watching much late night TV. Letterman has been running a version of that joke every night for months. I could have
said more fun than a root canal, but when someone goes to so much trouble to make themself the butt of jokes, don't we get to laugh?
Does this mean it would be inappropriate to make light of Pat Paulson's run for office?
None the less, I apologize for petting your political fur the wrong way.
Please substitute..."finding an inexpensive APPS is harder than finding a WMD in Iraq"; there's something upon which we can all agree.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
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Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
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Back to the original topic;
What's with the truck ???
Hope it's an easy (cheap) fix !!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
Back to the original topic;
What's with the truck ???
Hope it's an easy (cheap) fix !! |
As my son told me, you open the hood of a diesel and it is at least a grand.
We should have it back by noon tomorrow, we hope. So far it has been a number of small things, many that the previous owner did to the engine. But
also the timing was off and a few other things. This mechanic is going over EVERYTHING---but that is a good thing.
When he gets it back, he will take it for a really good test drive, up and down moutains etc. He also suggested that he hoped we could tow him if
necessary.
We told him that we know of a very good tow company in San Quintin. :-)
Keep a positive thought. It has been a number of years since he has been able to make it to Baja---so this is really important!.
Wish you all were going to be there!
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Well, at least he is getting closer... hope he took some pictures of his "trip"... as he has had one...
Know it will all work out... 
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Timing off? How and what degree? Stock is around 12.5, if it has been bumped to 15-16, I would leave it. Your engine will run better with that timing.
Stock was set that way for emissions, bump it up and that is where it should be. Trust me on that one.
Since the previous owned did a bunch of work, I am wondering what he did and what corrections your mechanic is doing. I am glad you are at least
moving along.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
We told him that we know of a very good tow company in San Quintin. :-)
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The view of our rig in tow from Diane's Tundra passenger seat.
The guy from San Quintin was Jose' Mario Andretti Lopez !!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
Timing off? How and what degree? Stock is around 12.5, if it has been bumped to 15-16, I would leave it. Your engine will run better with that timing.
Stock was set that way for emissions, bump it up and that is where it should be. Trust me on that one.
Since the previous owned did a bunch of work, I am wondering what he did and what corrections your mechanic is doing. I am glad you are at least
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He's probably removing all the good aftermarket stuff the previous owner installed so he can sell it later.
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