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I have a machine shop that doesn't want to rebuild a 6.2!!??
My kid hit a tree, I found a frame doner (Praise the LORD!), 9months later all better. And nobody got hurt.
The local body shop wanted $12.000 to do the frame swap.
Do it yourself.....MERICA!!
Thank you for all of the advice! I apologize for taking so long to answer. Tapatalk wasn’t alerting me that I have responses.
From what you describe as your problems, In my opinion, you don't need a specific diesel mechanic to correct your issues. A top seasoned veteran engine mechanic can solve all of your issues. Just print out the information from the training manuals for fixing your issues, and if the mechanic feels a need to access this information then you will have it.
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Great idea, looking for other Southern California Members!
All you have to do is ask the guy if he off set the seal. If he is honest and says that he did not, then he should fix it for free. First make sure the seal is where the leak is coming from. The coolant leak may be coming from somewhere else. Check the thermostat for leaking, check the coolant hoses, check all the hose clamps and tighten if necessary. Ask you mechanic if he used thread seleant on the water pump bolts. Check the water pump bolts and tighten them up if needed. Clean up all the oil underneath the truck, tighten the oil pan bolts to spec. and inspect the clean areas for leaks after running for a short time.Great idea, looking for other Southern California Members!
I was thinking that these two repairs could be done by a traditional/regular engine mechanic. The irony is that a regular mechanic replaced the rear main engine seal!
He has great reviews on Yelp, I suspect he’s never worked on other K5’s and doesn’t know about the whole having to install the Rear Main Seal at an Off Set angle. His hourly rates are good, my buddy went to high school with him, etc. Still I think if I take it back to him will it be just another chance for him to screw it up again?? I have a great YouTube how to video for him to watch!
Maybe I could watch him do it, and make sure it’s installed offset. Just thinking out out loud here.
Have any of you replaced the Rear Main Seal? I’d love for you to verify the video instructions are correct. Others have said there are some incorrect how to videos out there.
This is a backyard mechanic:
This is a shorter video by a guy in a shop:
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@ezgn Thanks for responding buddy! I cleaned the water pump up and layed under it with the engine running. I could see the drip forming at the bottom of the pump, like in the picture. But I will take your advice and clean it all up and check again. It certainly won’t hurt.
I would make sure all the water pump bolts are tight. Easy 10 minute job. Guetintight. It can't leak from the bottom of the p[ump, it has to be leaking from a gasket, a bolt, or the weep hole. I would ask your mechanic if he used thread sealer on the pump bolts.
I can’t ask the mechanic about the water pump. He did the job about a year ago. I don’t ever want to go there or speak to him.
I have the TM, I will look that up and print it out. Thank you for the TM number and the page numbers!!
p.s. @ezgn I forgot to mention, I checked all the hoses, clamps, lines, etc. from the radiator, as well as the thermostat. I didn’t find any leaks. As I said before I’ll check again tomorrow after a drive.
