Recent Content by tommyturbo

Reading posts about lost coolant tells me that time is running out on my 2008 cooler. Losing about a gallon per month. The DPF is also passing soot around the tailpipe for the last eight years but still passes smog. Truck has 180,000 miles and is mainly a grocery getter and tows about three...

A couple of years ago, the truck horn would rapidly beep four times when turning on the ignition. How annoying. Having PTSD (non- military source) really gets to me and anyone standing nearby. I couldn't find a remedy anywhere but at a recent service appointment I asked about it and the tech...

Mikey. I changed out the relay and still get the check lite. The only wire disconnected is the one to the grid. I was reading that all that needs connecting to the relay is the two thinner pop on wires only. That doesn't work either. I guess I will continue to start quickly after ignition is...

A follow up from the whirring/whining noise. I took the truck to a repair shop to diagnose, and the tech heard a little of the noise. The appointment was 5 days away and during the next few days, the sound diminished and went away. During that time, I changed out the belt tensioner and pulley...

Rodger Will Do! TommyTurbo

Sag2. Just disconnected that hose just like the Motor City Mechanic video and no liner tube sticking out. The whirring, whining sound is coming from around behind the radiator when standing in front. Could it be the rack and steering pump or the fan clutch? The pulleys where the serpentine...

Yes. Even Geno's has it. The parts I was chasing went to the rack and pinion. Those are discontinued using the P/N I had listed. Thanks to both of you for responding. TommyTurbo

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Just noticed a light whine coming from under the hood a few days ago. First time in 14 years. Transmission seems O.K. and still towing every season. Looking on You Tube and TDR suggests P/S stuff. You Tube shows a high-pressure hose replacement but it doesn't look like mine. Mine doesn't...

Mikey. I checked your set up and it looks the same as you described the first time. When you say no codes, is that when you start quickly after the wait to start dash lite comes on or no code when starting after the grid heater cycles out and the wait to start lite goes out. I get no code if...

Mikey. One time on a cold morning the fusible link melted at the relay ang threw the code. Since then, I bought a replacement cable but didn't install it because of the learned threat of that bolt melting issue. I have been starting quickly when the wait to start light does come on to avoid...

MichaelD86. I am surprised that your TDR research did not come up with a ton of tuner info for deleted or emissions intact 2007.5-2012. Even I have posted way back on the Banks Automind C.A.R.B. blessed programmer. You can PM me or call for any performance and milage gain info and the...

wyosteve. I agree with the posters that Pre 2008 were overall fair quality with all brands. Some owners were luckier than others even with the "avoid" brands. I also agree with the Nash family RV's such as Outdoors RV as of better quality. I believe all manufacturers after the recession got...

Surfbeetle.The MotorCity Mechanic shows a good way to go about replacing the actuator and checking to see if the turbo vanes are stuck. The procedure is the same for either Gen3 or Gen 4. My '08 original turbo actuator failed a couple of weeks ago with code...

SCOTT6. GCROYLE has the right idea. I'm thinking the same because my '08 started with the sound of pots and pans sheet metal rattle sound when cold that went away when warmed up. I also noticed a slight haze from the exhaust pipe when moving out fast. It was a few months before a smog check...