Archived HELP in CA with VP44?

[ASTAR]

It's looking like the VP44 is on it's way out and I have no idea how to rplace it. I'm pretty mechanically inclined so I'm ok with doing it but I never have and was wondering if there is anyone in central to northern CA that knows how and is willing to help a brother out.

Many thanks...

 

[KevinLewis]

I am in Rohnert park and just did it pretty easy i can help when are you doing it? and where are you?

 

[ASTAR]

I figured on doing it at my house in Pleasant Hill but I am open to other suggestions.

Probably be doing it next week.

 

[KevinLewis]

I could zoom down there after work next week and help it pretty easy it only took me 3 hours and that was my first deisel experance. any night but wensday

 

[ASTAR]

AWESOME!!! I really appreciate it. I will work around whatever night works for you. Just let me know.

Are there any special tools we'll need that I need to get or anything I should be prepared with (gas can of diesel, pizza, beer?) Just let me know and be sure to get your truck here on "E" so I can fill it for ya!

Thanks a ton!

Sebastian

 

[KevinLewis]

Ok I was in vegas the last part of last week. How does thurs. night sound? I think it will take me an hour to get there. so I should be there aound 5:00. The only Special tools are: 19 mm or 3/4" crows foot, torque wrench, two bolt puller and a big torx bit. And from the looks of your sig a freakin ladder! I could bring all those things if you like. On a side note, do you have a stock boost elbow i could borrow? My number is 707-321-2965.

 

[ASTAR]

Thursday sounds great as long as my pump is here by then. I ordered it on line and I assume it will be but I can't say for sure. I have some of those tools so it might be a good idea for you to bring them just in case. ( I do have a step ladder)

By boost elbow, do you mean that little vacuum actuator looking thing on the turbo?

 

[KevinLewis]

OK. . its the little brass fitting on the other end of the rubber hose

 

[ASTAR]

Oh, I don't think that my truck (2001) had one of those to begin with but I'm not sure. If I do have one, you are welcome to it.

 

[KevinLewis]

Let me know if it gets here in time. The boot elbow screws into the turbo housing in the front side below the intake tube. With a rubber hose that runs over to the waste gate actuator.

 

[ASTAR]

Um, I'll look but I dont recall having a boost elbow when it was stock. You want my turbomaster? I haven't recieved the pump yet but I'm going to call tomorrow to see about a tracking number to find out if it will be here on time. Would a day next week work for you if it doesn't make it?

 

[KevinLewis]

what is a turbo master? and next week will work too

 

[ASTAR]

Ok, the pump is here!

When works for you Kevin?

 

[KevinLewis]

well i could do it thurs night but next week would be better if you could wait that long. I am racing in santa maria this weekend so need to have car ready sooner. let me know

 

[ASTAR]

Next week is no problem. It's still running!

Just let me know what day and time works best for you and I'll work around it.

Thanks

 

[KevinLewis]

cool, hows tues night sound? If it dies sooner let me know. What symptoms do you have?

 

[ASTAR]

Aw man, Tuesday is about the only night that won't work for me. Wifes birthday.

Any other night?

 

[KevinLewis]

Thursday night?

 

[ASTAR]

Sounds great, let's do it!

Thanks again!

 

[KevinLewis]

PM me your address so i can get directions