Onyx610 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 There should be a law also put in place that if they’re going to continue to load these trucks with high dollar and high heat making parts (engine killers). Then they must be easy to access, change, and be affordable. A piece of shit/prone to failure VGT shouldn’t be 3k+. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Onyx610 said: Just used soapy water once the truck was cold. With an exhaust leak that bad should be able to find quickly even at idle. Correct me if im wrong, but I believe you wont find any leaks after the egr valve during regen as the valve should be closed? However I do like that hot water trick! The pressure builds both directions so the closed valve actually helps build pressure by spooling the turbo at lower rpm’s I believe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, fjh said: The pressure builds both directions so the closed valve actually helps build pressure by spooling the turbo at lower rpm’s I believe! Ahhhh now that you say that, that makes perfect sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Good call bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: Good call bro I did not have much to do with red engines ! Work wise that said I did however have input into how they were diagnosed! You simply have to try and pay attention to what you hear and see and apply some old school no how! The water trick can be used to find exhaust and head gasket leaks you can’t see as well!if it’s making a sound try and change the sound! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 21 hours ago, Onyx610 said: It was leaking all around but when I took it off, the bottom of the gasket was gone so you couldn’t see it. That half must have burned up to nothing because it was no where to be found. And yes I looked in the cooler to make sure it wasn’t in there haha. These gaskets are garbage ! I have said many times these guys thru out all the good Mack ideas instead of using them! The egr oring on the aset was a perfect example if you must recycle exhaust gas this was perfect oring and flange to do the job! Engine mounts another good example ! Nothing simple about any of the Volvo trash ideas! You said it in your previous post there should be a law! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 4 hours ago, fjh said: These gaskets are garbage ! I have said many times these guys thru out all the good Mack ideas instead of using them! The egr oring on the aset was a perfect example if you must recycle exhaust gas this was perfect oring and flange to do the job! Engine mounts another good example ! Nothing simple about any of the Volvo trash ideas! You said it in your previous post there should be a law! They are garbage, they also have to placed in a correct way….I feel like most people don’t know that either. Which is Volvos fault for shit parts and lack of/hidden information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 one of my issues with a lot of parts is that there isnt even instructions, or a 'cheat sheet' in the box... sometimes parts are updated, and there is nothing to show you how to install it.. Im not saying every part, just a boat load of them from dealership's .. jojo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: one of my issues with a lot of parts is that there isnt even instructions, or a 'cheat sheet' in the box... sometimes parts are updated, and there is nothing to show you how to install it.. Im not saying every part, just a boat load of them from dealership's .. jojo Agreed so I make a habit of checking the procedure on truck portal. A lot of times there are updated parts and they don’t say anything about it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 right, but if you dont have acces to the portal,, well...... you know.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Yea I know, they want most people to not have access to information so that they can’t touch it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 That’s why there’s forums like this haha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted September 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2022 and guys like you... 👍 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fjh Posted September 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: and guys like you... 👍 Yup good on you for posting stuff ! Really helps when people care about what they do for other’s! In the day and age it seems folks don’t give a rats ass about much! Many guys here are helpful! It’s a good thing! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 This BMT place is a great place to get amazing info, to help in many different way's... Dealership's could learn a lot from BMT... I spend a lot of time here because it is a great place to be.. Jojo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, fjh said: Yup good on you for posting stuff ! Really helps when people care about what they do for other’s! In the day and age it seems folks don’t give a rats ass about much! Many guys here are helpful! It’s a good thing! As well to you, Joey Mack, and a lot of others on here! I agree soo much on people not giving a shit about anyone but themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, Joey Mack said: This BMT place is a great place to get amazing info, to help in many different way's... Dealership's could learn a lot from BMT... I spend a lot of time here because it is a great place to be.. Jojo That’s because everyone on here has been there done something all of us have not. Everyone has some kind of helpful knowledge for someone on here. Apparently dealerships have turned into a nightmare for the most part. Seems like they are the last place to go if you have an issue with your truck, if that. Most dealerships can’t even find people to stick around longer then two weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: That’s because everyone on here has been there done something all of us have not. Everyone has some kind of helpful knowledge for someone on here. Apparently dealerships have turned into a nightmare for the most part. Seems like they are the last place to go if you have an issue with your truck, if that. Most dealerships can’t even find people to stick around longer then two weeks. Yup all about the money! I stopped by our place today they say that they lost another pair of guys to a Volvo trash machine outlet! Now have 3 technicians and 8 apprentices imagine the quality of work leaving the shop! Mean while you have to teach morals as well as mechanics to these lazy shits that don’t care about nothing but the pay cheque! Couldn’t even think about going back to that environment! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I'm done with it... I work at a waste water plant for my city now.. 1/2 the money, zero stress... Perfect..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: I'm done with it... I work at a waste water plant for my city now.. 1/2 the money, zero stress... Perfect..... 😃 good on ya buddy! Agree totally! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 12 hours ago, Joey Mack said: I'm done with it... I work at a waste water plant for my city now.. 1/2 the money, zero stress... Perfect..... Still working on the side I hope? Folks will miss your work ethic ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Thank you 'F'.. yes,. I should be getting another E-Tech from my friend in Missouri, and I still have an E-6 2valve to finish.. I appreciate you Bud.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Thank you 'F'.. yes,. I should be getting another E-Tech from my friend in Missouri, and I still have an E-6 2valve to finish.. I appreciate you Bud.. Jojo How is the leg doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Legs are much better.. I will be back to work this week... Thank you for asking.. Jojo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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