Injectors


Miss her already but if she comes back "different" not in a good way well I guess I'll get over her right quick. :D


Treading lightly as I have Dieselplace business cards in my truck and a sticker on the window! ):h

But quote of the day was "What makes you think you need a FRPCV". My comment look if you wont warranty it,take the one off the back seat and put'er in I'll pay the labor.


Full report coming soon! And or a Sheepish sig change! :D

Dmax is in the Toilet and I just Flushed! Sounds like a good Topic heading!




Mac :(

Well, I feel for ya, Mac. . . hope everything works out. . .

Very sorry to hear about your temporary loss... Hope it all works out for you...Keep us posted

Full report coming soon! And or a Sheepish sig change! :D

Mac :(
Sheepish, eh? As in ram-horns-on-a-new-grille sheepish? ):h


Ty

I feel your pain but you'll live through it. I've been down this road once myself, but I did have some fun beating up on the rental cars though.

It'll be back and good but once she's been opened up it'll never feel quite the same. Than again I'm 40% back to the mileage when my first set went south and they're still in great balance.

I gave the Service Manager $100 to tell Mac that they are gonna let the 16 year old part time wash boy wash his truck real good...............at the end of the day after he's washed all the other vehicles.........Censored

Hmmmmmmmmmm........nice dirty water and sandy sponge......):h

T:cool: NY

Ty, good one. . . .

Tony, you're just too bad, man. . . Mac ain't gonna be able to sleep tonight now. . . :ro)

I gave the Service Manager $100 to tell Mac that they are gonna let the 16 year old part time wash boy wash his truck real good...............at the end of the day after he's washed all the other vehicles.........Censored

Hmmmmmmmmmm........nice dirty water and sandy sponge......):h

T:cool: NY


No problem he's probably the same stupid azz who ran the right tub into the lift and cracked it before delivery back in 01.
Why was he driving it? To put the chrome kit on and prep it after I told them not to.They never opened a wrapper,they did enough damage! They were a bit squeamish when I was done that day. Happened in 98 also.That one he cut the wheel in clipped the car parked next to the dually. Guess he thought he was in a Caviler. :rolleyes:


We should know tomorrow hopefully,the tech seemed cool.

And you keep going back? Isn't there some kind of saying fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice. . . . something or other. . .

Mackin I am surprised you took delivery. I would have guessed you would wait for a new one.

Mackin I am surprised you took delivery. I would have guessed you would wait for a new one.


Dude it was 01 you guys had NO IDEA what it was like to even get one do ya 04.5 owners? ):h

People were paying over invoice the whole distribution allotment thing sucked. I ordered mine in 2000 Took Delivery in July of 01 drove my leased 98 for near 6 months for free because of this and got my 01 at invoice ta boot!

That's probably an understatement. . . I bet you were all giddy. . . jumpin' up and down like you had to pee. . . :)

Good luck,

But if it does'nt work out you could check the lot for a nice used 04 LB7 LT!

I doubt he would be very lucky finding a black dually with an LB7.

What do you mean? Bad choice or too hard to find.

Keep us posted Mackin.... Don't worry all will be fine some dealers actually do a good job!

I doubt he would be very lucky finding a black dually with an LB7.
I got one...just not for sale!

What do you mean? Bad choice or too hard to find.Meaning it would be too popular for one to still be around.

Hmmm, this must be Mac's truck I was reading about over on the GM forums...

"Some guy brings in this truck and expects us to wipe our a$$ before touching it!"

Seriously?

:eek:




Ya never know what goes on in the "world of techs"

Can you post more? Can you find out more information from the guy? It would be too funny if it was mac he was referring too.

Hmmm, this must be Mac's truck I was reading about over on the GM forums...

"Some guy brings in this truck and expects us to wipe our a$$ before touching it!"


Well of course!Washing between your toes would be great too!! And I'm glad to hear their getting the message.Ya know I cleaned it inside and out including the engine compartment prior to bring it in.
Eric make sure they put new supply lines in,they don't want a recall from big mouth sharp tongued Mac Daddy with internet access on all the BIG forums worth a darn!!
Well that and I'll make sure they have a showroom full of prospective buyers!


Mac :D

Hmmm, this must be Mac's truck I was reading about over on the GM forums...

"Some guy brings in this truck and expects us to wipe our a$$ before touching it!"
My question is: Don't you normally wipe your a$$ anyway? I find that if I miss a little, it starts to itch and drives me crazy. . . just me maybe. . .

Should it not get the "white glove treatment" just like all of our trucks should?

My question is: Don't you normally wipe your a$$ anyway? I find that if I miss a little, it starts to itch and drives me crazy. . . just me maybe. . .
TMI....too much information.


Funny though.):h

My question is: Don't you normally wipe your a$$ anyway? I find that if I miss a little, it starts to itch and drives me crazy. . . just me maybe. . .
I agree, I must visualize way too much! -:t :eek:

Mac ... been there most of the day, is it done yet? .. know I don't have to ask but will anyway, keep us informed

Jim

I thought the tech would have to wear a tux, to work on the truck. Play soothing classical music to keep truck calm, while under the wrench.

I thought the tech would have to wear a tux, to work on the truck. Play soothing classical music to keep truck calm, while inder the wrench.
They do that to mine! And they Prewarm the fresh oil before they dump it into the crankcase, The techs always prewarm the tech2 connector before Plugging it in, White cotton gloves are de rigieur of course, Coolant is never tested with a barbaric bulb, it is drained into a Brandy snifter and the dedicated deathcool tester swirls the snifter between thumb and forefinger before the taste test.

The Rear end is similarly well treated, tenderly wiped prior to any exploratory action is taken, and when finished, washed thoroughly.

Fuel filter to be treated with the utmost care. No cross threading, No draining of WIF without proper precautions to prevent sample spillage. And a visually inspected free of rust filter is then prefilled with diesel and meticulously replaced, primer bulb pushed as per recommendations, and started with the utmost care. All Lubrication points are addressed with only the best grease and the proper amounts, no squeeze pleasers on the trigger thanks.

And after all that TLC is done, my truck is delivered back to my doorstep, By a polite SMIRKING YOUNG PUNK WHO I AM SURE JUST RAN THE EVER LIVIN SNOT OUT OF MY 46K @#)$*@#$)* PICKUP!

Ahh well.....

Day two~


I called at 10 ish am asking when I could pick it up,wishful thinking. Got a bit of a run around that parts were on order and they pushed it outside,not a good sign and this pissed me off.

I said wait just a minute we ordered parts,I was interrupted ,Injectors are there,that is what I was told along with a list of other stuff as the order card implied is what I replied.I was getting warm!

So I asked then what is the time line? Late Wednesday Friday morning,you can imagine. Censored I said NO WAY I need a truck way before then find me one,we'll look into it,great I said I will call later.

I hung up quite bittered I tell you. I didn't strip my tools or lock my box,I didn't conceal my Audio equipment nor lock up the center console,I'm steaming but decide to call later to further discuss as anger now would get me nothing positive.That and getting mad at the service writer makes no sense as this stuff is out of their control really.

Well I called and got a Voice Mail,errrrrrgh!!

No sooner did I call I was called back by Rich a different service writer.( By the way I know this service writer some what) Well he told me that the Fenders are covered tapped and well protected. He assured me he would personally ensure it was inside. They have ordered some parts,dunno what.

He asked if the FRPCV was a Bosch OEM one and not a performance one. :D I said nope and he said we'd put it on for me , but if it is not different than OEM ,we will warranty it as yours is shot and return yours to get your money back. Thanks dude!! (I have one for sale boys)
Also said GM will pay for my Delvac Synthetic and to take mine back home.AND they will put MY Mobil One Erl filter on and give me a Delco to use at my leisure.

I feel better!! :)

I told him forget the truck I can make arrangements as a compromise for their positive attention.That and I bought my plow truck today,more on that later.But a teaser 88 Bowtie Dually dump 4x4 with a big ass plow hanging out front. LIL ruff but that's what Sundays are for,pics in a day or two.


So no Max till Friday I'll live,maybe!

Eric lemme know what's going on on the Tech forum. :D

Got Juice........ :rolleyes:

Mac; what is a FRPCV?

Try and get some sleep, while your truck is gone. People get more irritable when they are tired.

Yea What The Heck Is A Frpcv, Got Me!!!!!!!!!

Fuel Rail Pressure Control Valve.

Sheesh Max Owner.....right back at you! LOL

Got Juice........ :rolleyes:

Mac; what is a FRPCV?

Try and get some sleep, while your truck is gone. People get more irritable when they are tired.


Yup what Juice said.They were known to fail or weaken in the 01's.This resulted in a fluctuating idle (lop) when hot that can be masked with additives.My idle was horrible to say the least. GM (Bosch) redesigned with a stiffer spring of stainless I believe. Maybe I should dissect mine and ................

Is it that obvious I'm tired? Man you hit the nail on the head,I've been a bear lately you should ask my wife! :o

Working, thinking,planning, executing seven days a week has been beating me up a bit.Have a lot on my plate since September,going to get worse before it gets better I'm afraid. :(

Driving the Max beating up on people is good therapy and she's on a sabbatical. :eek:

Next week,hammer down!

Sounds like torture, I think you will live though... Just look at it like this, it will be a stronger truck when you get it back, more power = more play... Especially if it runs right this time....

Mac, I think some '02 FRPCV's have similar prob's to 01's

Mine might be burned out or going out

Thanx Juice (ya s Censored t disturber) Mines an 02.

Bright side Mac. No five or six week wait.

When mine go, I hope they have it down to about four hours. :cool:

Sounds like good cop, bad cop. . . Second guy you talked to sounds pretty cool. . .

Sounds like good cop, bad cop. . . Second guy you talked to sounds pretty cool. . .


Actually he is and it will be known when I get my GM survey! He called me today to say injectors done waiting on a FRPCV. Said they will put mine in and give me the GM one and I can pick up the truck.

Since it's raining ( ):h) I said I'll pick it up Friday when the ordered FRPCV comes in.I asked will it be inside they said they are taking excellent care of my truck,it's on the lift and of course inside.

Dude is doing me right !!!!! Things are looking up,Looking real good,it's gonna be a keeper! I think I over worried this and this dealer ship may just be a good one in my neck of the woods! I believe my talk with ***** when he upgraded my Tech II really went some where.
Trust me I'll be taking him to lunch,he'll drive TTS'd Pepper!
Maybe they found something in the back seat and already have. ):h

I can't image what their thinking when they see switches wires pumps clean painted (non Oem) transmission!Other than I'd like to go for a ride in this on a non-visit day!!I know when they test drive and feel them clean crisp shifts and Suncoast triple lock up that this isn't your daddy's Duramax!!

Back to the Cold ones lurking,before I'm in trouble,yet again.
:D

Good deal MAC. Hopefully the the monkey falls off ):h

I had to have the FRPCV replaced on my 03 back in Sept. The dealer said its become a common problem. It ran much better when I picked it up 3 days later, they also sprung for a rental truck because I told them i need a truck if they are going to have mine for 3 days. It was a Canyon or Colorado for $47.00 a day:eek: It worked for me...:D

One thing for certain Hoot I was never afraid to drive her. My only Pet Peeve to bring it in was the over zealous embarrassing intermediate injector Knock.Sucked with such a beautiful luxurious non cheap plastic looking feature comfort less truck to explain the Bosch's injector down fall.

I put thousands of hard miles on her with this condition never once let me down! Ran like a scalded dog I tell you!

Mac ;)

I gave the Service Manager $100 to tell Mac that they are gonna let the 16 year old part time wash boy wash his truck real good...............at the end of the day after he's washed all the other vehicles.........Censored

Hmmmmmmmmmm........nice dirty water and sandy sponge......):h

T:cool: NY
I sent the 16 year old 200 bucks to do the injectors.):h Sent him a Dodge manual to help him.):h I think I'm going to get my ass whipped real soon. It's worth it.:ro)
mike

So does that mean you can reflash my LLY now with the latest stuff?

Thanx Juice (ya s Censored t disturber) Mines an 02.

Bright side Mac. No five or six week wait.

When mine go, I hope they have it down to about four hours. :cool:


LMAO...just doing my part for the 'short (bus) box' crowd):h J/K

These fuel rail press. control valves-any info on how to know if they're going bad, or do they just fail without warning?

Zip
I was getting an intermediate surge, much like when the Air Conditioner cycled. Also, while at a stop light with the brake applied it would surge as well. Sometimes during idle the RPM's would change from normal to a higher rpm and then back down.

Maybe when you get it back, it will have the power of a Geo Metro?


Dealership could say "hey....this doesn't belong on here" and remove. ):h

Mac... ask them if they or anybody there belongs to the forums at service.gm.com...

Mac... ask them if they or anybody there belongs to the forums at service.gm.com...


Now that could be risky! :D

Uh oh...getting late on friday night and no news????!!

Uh oh...getting late on friday night and no news????!!

She's home ,I'm tired from working all day.I meet the Tech who did the work ,he was concerned when I popped the hood and asked if every thing is OK,said all went well and he is confident I'll be pleased.

First impressions,they took very good care of my Truck and me!! Runs excellent,idle is perfect.More later when I rest and dry up,been a long day.

Mac :)

Glad to see your baby is back home. There is nothing harder on a parent then having their child in the hospital. :D

That's good news mac...I was prepared for another defector to dodge or even worse...ford land :)

Do you really think Mac would've let go of his Dmax?

Well, hoot gave us all of the great articles and how-to's and he went to dodge...mackin certainly could have.........

Scary.

Mac,

When my injectors were done a few months ago, the Tech did a real good job too. I did notice she ran like new. I am glad your came back just as good.

Glad to see your baby is back home. There is nothing harder on a parent then having their child in the hospital. :D


I woulda said something about the Vet, instead of the hospital. :)

Well I tell you I drove it a good part of the day yesterday (hopped Up) and it ran nearly flawless,I say nearly because it had a couple bumps in the idle could have been me coming to a screeching halt and a tranny flair,dunno,it happens. :rolleyes:


Other than that man does it idle purfect and run REAL strong. Some smoke has gone away but it still can lay it out there,this could be temp related also.

Under the hood compartment looks untouched as the rest of the truck.Mechanic did an exceptional job,his name is Chris.I tell you Loehmann-Blasius Chevrolet Inc
Waterbury CT
entirely went all out on this one to make me pleased.
So Hoot you will be Sheepishly alone for awhile yet! :p
I haven't got the Service Order yet.

Happy Duramax owner right here,thankfully.

Mac :)

Must be a great relief. Mine is beginning to start slower than usual. I wouldn't call it "hard starting" but a couple of cranks more on the starter. Big relief to have a diesel tech, Clyde, at Nichols nearby if/when it goes.

Fantastic news there Mackin. Hopefully the HMO will take care of the entire hospital stay for you.

So you never answered the question about the reflash, Mac. . . ):h

Fantastic news there Mackin. Hopefully the HMO will take care of the entire hospital stay for you.

No co-pay 100% in stay coverage!


:)

So you never answered the question about the reflash, Mac. . . ):h

I can't flash upgrade nothing unless the flash is loaded in as far as I know. I can monitor command trouble shoot,blah blah. I don't have access to GM data base.

Mackin,

Awesome news. Don't the dealers sometimes make you feel like you are in an HMO??