Archived 02 keeps dieing

[RDDavid]

I had a diesel shop install a 275hp injector & a 4in exhaust on my 02 with an auto trans. The truck ran perfect before going to the shop. VP-44 & lift pump only have 3000 miles since replacement. From day one since they did the work it surges & dies when you put it in gear & just isnt smooth, even driving down the road i can feel it running a little rough. I took the truck back to them & they checked the inj pump (no codes) & lift pump (tested good). (and charged me for it) They are still talking Vp44 & lift pump but the truck ran perfect when it went there. Any sugestions? I have another set of HO 245injectors that are good, how hard are they to install doing it myself. Or does the computer need reburnt to match the new injector?

 

[DCreed]

injectors change the ability to fuel the vp44 still controls the volume,no reflash needed. install instructions in 24v FAQ. not sure on the stalling maybe sucking air?

 

[JFaughn]

You may need to get a 2nd oppion , they may be right , but they need to show [ test results ] that what they say is needed .
Do you know any history of this shop ?
I was in the auto repair buis. for 30 yrs. , and every once in a while that does happen .
Did it run OK for them ? how long after you get back did it start acting bad ?
They should have not charged you if it was acting up rite away , at least if they can not show , through testing that the parts are needed .

 

[RDDavid]

John, I dont think they ever checked it. I got in the truck & went less than a mile & it died on me backing out of a convience store. I have another shop that has been in business 25 yrs going to check it out & give me the second oppion. Will know this week.

 

[JFaughn]

Document everything that is done & said , then take a few breaths before going back to the 1st shop [ if the 2nd opinion says they made a mistake ] try to calmly negotiate , and document all that also .
Hopefully you will not have to take it further .