General vehicle thread

[Gman]

Had five guys out there looking at it fawning over their apologies. Part is ordered.

Now I just have to decide what I'm going to ask for extra.

I'm thinking first oil and fuel filter service.

Fuel filters (there are 2) and oil change service (12 qts T6), which I would normally do myself, is $180 in parts plus their labor. I think they charge $425 total.

Too much?

The worse that can happen is they say "no".

[brutal]

Just make sure the whistle-dicks put the oil cap back on before you leave the lot. Just saying.


Might want them to address the panel gaps while they're at it.

I normally do all my own fluid service because I trust no one.

It was there for, among other things, a cab/bed alignment that was a full 1" off side-side!

I posted the pic somewhere in this thread a while back.

The only thing that's a bit off now is the driver side headlight/trim and the center grill section both need to shift to the pass side an RCH. Not sure if there's any adjustment there at all.

[MrPrena]

I am not good with bodywork, but minor bumper work is needed.
All I need is top coat from autozone/adv auto.

What I have so far.

'Bondo in an epoxy type syringe.
Special ordered touchup spray (base).
Dealership ordered touchup pen
Sand paper.
A bucket to cover my entire head for screaming, just in case I mess this up really bad.

[Erni]

I am not good with bodywork, but minor bumper work is needed.
All I need is top coat from autozone/adv auto.

What I have so far.

'Bondo in an epoxy type syringe.
Special ordered touchup spray (base).
Dealership ordered touchup pen
Sand paper.
A bucket to cover my entire head for screaming, just in case I mess this up really bad.

Tape and paper for masking.
Beer.
Phone for youtube searches.
Beer.

[MrPrena]

Forgot to mention that I do have a masking tape and tablet ready for youtube.

I just need to get the Beer, beer holder, or someone who will hold my beer.

[Irving]

I'm struggling to get my knuckle assembled again. Everything is taken apart, but I can't seem to find the magic combination for the order everything is reassembled.

[Erni]

I'm struggling to get my knuckle assembled again. Everything is taken apart, but I can't seem to find the magic combination for the order everything is reassembled.

Cv axle too long?

[Erni]

Forgot to mention that I do have a masking tape and tablet ready for youtube.

I just need to get the Beer, beer holder, or someone who will hold my beer.

Forgot about cleaner. Wash and clean the surface and make sure residual wax and grime is removed. Dawn removes grease and wax well, but so should other dish soaps. Wipe with paint compatible chems like alcohol or whatever is recomended.
Prep is the key here.

[whitewalrus]

Had five guys out there looking at it fawning over their apologies. Part is ordered.

Now I just have to decide what I'm going to ask for extra.

I'm thinking first oil and fuel filter service.

Fuel filters (there are 2) and oil change service (12 qts T6), which I would normally do myself, is $180 in parts plus their labor. I think they charge $425 total.

Too much?

$425 for basic maintenance? Sounds like the diesels are too expensive to own these days.

[brutal]

$425 for basic maintenance? Sounds like the diesels are too expensive to own these days.

10K miles/annual.

That's why I do it myself for around $180.

Diesels are expensive to maintain, no doubt. Not saying you can't with a gasser, but I wouldn't pull with anything else.