Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) need good Cummins repairs in San Diego

[Soot4Life]

Can anyone suggest a good all around repair shop in San Diego for my 24V 99'? I spent almost 7 hrs. today @ Cummins Cal-Pacific only to find out that their tech needed 3 hrs. to replace a lift pump. It seems he "wasn't up" on Dodge pickups and needed extra time on my dime. I bought the pump and brought it home for a driveway install tomorrow.

Thanks for the info. in advance.



Bill

 

[jerryrigg]

I've never used their service dept but if it is as good as their parts dept it is the place to go. They are a authorized Cummins center. They get their parts from Cal-Pacific but sell them for about 15% less.





EW Truck & Equipment

6336 Federal Blvd

(619)-263-2111

 

[Big White Beast]

JT Diesel Truck Service........

He used to be a dealer tech. Now the only thing he works on is Dodge Ram Diesels. Had him do a few things for me. Very well versed in all the cummins applications. 24V & 12V



Call John at:

858 486-8854



10438 Mission Gorge Rd.

Santee Ca. 92071

 

[Soot4Life]

Thanks jerryrig & BWB. I don't always have the time to do my own work and a good, reliable Cummins mechanic is worth his weight in gold to me.

Family in town from BC for 10 days so I can't install my pump today. Rats!

 

[tjpatte]

Hey Bill give me a buzz if ya have any questions. I do all my own work because I don't trust others. I get my parts from Cal Pacific because of price and they are close. I live in El Caon off the 67. My number is 619-401-0609.



Tom Patterson

 

[Soot4Life]

Thanks Tom. I'll give you a call when I am running short on time/skill. Got to do the lift pump today afterall. 3 hrs. labor @ Cal Pacific. What a joke! My 1st one and except for a fountain of diesel because I was too stupid to tighten all the banjo's, it was no problema. I need to lay low on the bombs since the Mrs. is a thrifty soul and doesn't appreciate the add on's or expense. An EZ will be next when $$ allow. Silencer ring fell out today somehow. Must have been that loose banjo that did it. Even stock with a few changes that Cummins does sound and move me along sweet. While @ C-P, while waiting for hours, I saw 2 new BIG marine engines (1250 HP each) getting rigged with wiring harness' and gauges for a 56' pleasure boat... ... a ship! I saw a total of 6 or 7 in the yard and the tech. said all Cummins marine engines come with a K&N unless the builders spec's. say otherwise. No problem with noise & excess dirt in a boat hull I expect. Still, hey guys, Cummins uses open element K&N's... ... ... put on @ the factory. That should fuel a few more fires.

Thanks for the note.



Bill:--)