Rangerpig
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Hi everyone, i introduced my self a few weeks ago. I was a member years ago. On one of my deployments, my cucv was lost, impounded, auctioned. It had CB radio ripped out, Stereo system taken out, and also one of the rear Night Vision lights.
Also, a 6 inch lift, 37 inch tires were put on.
I got her back, drove her to NY and she was doing fine. Looked like a little leak up front but not much. Alternator started going out (driver side) so i had it replaced. I drove it around all day fine, but very next morning, it wouldn't start! Wouldn't turn over or anything. I called the shop that worked on it, they said it was not their fault and the starter probably went out. You know, that could be the case, but they didn't offer to take it in and ensure the problem wasn't their fault. I went to another shop, got a starter installed and drove it away. 5 miles later, boom, the water pump went out! had a class 4 leak within 10 miles. I drive back to the shop, they inspected it and said water pump failure. They could replace it for 300 almost 400 dollars.
First question, is that just another coincidence? Does installing a starter have anything to do with the water pump? are they liable, or do i just have to trust them and dish out another 400? same with the alternator and starter! Starter went out less than 12 hours after alternator was installed!
Lastly, didn't drive CUCV for 3 days. Day two went to start her, and it took lots of smoke and sounded like it drained both batteries (new). I didn't drive it, just started it. Day three, I tried starting it with intention to drive, and all I did was kill the battery. I couldn't find a jump (tried but didn't work) so i cabbed out and got a new battery. Switched both batteries and then this happened...
Lights turn on, radio works, but doesn't turn over. It is a push to start, when i wait for WAIT light to turn off, push the button to start, absolutely nothing! No sound, no action! On a normal day, it turns over, this time, nothing. I am stranded, not happy.
Questions are, is the above just coincidence , or are these shady businesses trying to take advantage of me? What is up with no noise now? ugghh!
Looks like, from what I have read, I need to check glow plugs, check for air in fuel ( how, by bleeding i think?) , and solenoid.
Happy Sunday and preemptive thanks for the help!
Also, a 6 inch lift, 37 inch tires were put on.
I got her back, drove her to NY and she was doing fine. Looked like a little leak up front but not much. Alternator started going out (driver side) so i had it replaced. I drove it around all day fine, but very next morning, it wouldn't start! Wouldn't turn over or anything. I called the shop that worked on it, they said it was not their fault and the starter probably went out. You know, that could be the case, but they didn't offer to take it in and ensure the problem wasn't their fault. I went to another shop, got a starter installed and drove it away. 5 miles later, boom, the water pump went out! had a class 4 leak within 10 miles. I drive back to the shop, they inspected it and said water pump failure. They could replace it for 300 almost 400 dollars.
First question, is that just another coincidence? Does installing a starter have anything to do with the water pump? are they liable, or do i just have to trust them and dish out another 400? same with the alternator and starter! Starter went out less than 12 hours after alternator was installed!
Lastly, didn't drive CUCV for 3 days. Day two went to start her, and it took lots of smoke and sounded like it drained both batteries (new). I didn't drive it, just started it. Day three, I tried starting it with intention to drive, and all I did was kill the battery. I couldn't find a jump (tried but didn't work) so i cabbed out and got a new battery. Switched both batteries and then this happened...
Lights turn on, radio works, but doesn't turn over. It is a push to start, when i wait for WAIT light to turn off, push the button to start, absolutely nothing! No sound, no action! On a normal day, it turns over, this time, nothing. I am stranded, not happy.
Questions are, is the above just coincidence , or are these shady businesses trying to take advantage of me? What is up with no noise now? ugghh!
Looks like, from what I have read, I need to check glow plugs, check for air in fuel ( how, by bleeding i think?) , and solenoid.
Happy Sunday and preemptive thanks for the help!