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Title: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Spinalguy on September 22, 2011, 10:02:47 PM: My truck needs a tune up.
It had one a couple years ago. It runs with no rolling coal as i want but as temps get below 5 degrees, it struggles to start with the remote start. As it gets colder, it will not start with the remote. If its plugged in, no problems starting up to -25 with the remote.

methinks its time for a tune up.
Who do i go see?
Thanks
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: WhiteOut on September 22, 2011, 10:16:29 PM: Broken Axle.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: 03Jeeper on September 22, 2011, 10:23:59 PM: x2 on broken axle.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Spinalguy on September 22, 2011, 10:32:45 PM: Thanks guys. i specified 12valve because i want someone that knows them.
Dave it is.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: BUKI on September 22, 2011, 10:49:16 PM: Oh yeah. He also has 1 sitting in the shop for parts. If you need anything. I'm actually taking my jeep in tomorrow.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: cLAY on September 23, 2011, 08:43:48 PM: Here is a local forum board for diesels. Lots of really knowledgable guys on there. www.abdiesels.com

Sounds to me like maybe the grid heaters are not coming on. If I wasn't in the middle of a move I would offer to look at it for you.

I believe Jay at Chanda has some experience with those 12 valve's as well.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: LEMON-AID JAY on September 23, 2011, 09:52:32 PM: I am factory trained lol. If you need something Tom just give me a call. :)
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Spinalguy on September 24, 2011, 01:18:12 PM: Quote from: cLAY on September 23, 2011, 08:43:48 PM
Here is a local forum board for diesels. Lots of really knowledgable guys on there. www.abdiesels.com

Sounds to me like maybe the grid heaters are not coming on. If I wasn't in the middle of a move I would offer to look at it for you.

I believe Jay at Chanda has some experience with those 12 valve's as well.
Thanks Clay.
Jay, Dave got in touch with me. Now i know you do it all.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: YoungFluff03TJ on September 25, 2011, 02:17:03 PM: Diesel Performance Specialists Ltd :) they do everything.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Mudhawg on September 26, 2011, 08:57:26 AM: Quote from: Krakatoa on September 25, 2011, 02:17:03 PM
Diesel Performance Specialists Ltd :) they do everything.

They do everything except supply the lube
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Spinalguy on October 03, 2011, 10:53:26 PM: Thanks Dave.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: jeepjones on October 06, 2011, 11:41:04 AM: Quote from: Krakatoa on September 25, 2011, 02:17:03 PM
Diesel Performance Specialists Ltd :) they do everything.
For a premium price that is, but I heard they will take your first born and your left testicle as a down payment.
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: BUKI on October 06, 2011, 10:54:08 PM: Quote from: jeepjones on October 06, 2011, 11:41:04 AM
For a premium price that is, but I heard they will take your first born and your left testicle as a down payment.
hehe ;D

Thats why I go to Broken axle, Dave's really straight with you NO MUFFLER BEARINGS lol
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Spinalguy on October 07, 2011, 10:05:24 AM: i first took my truck to DPS. They took care of the killer dowel pin, put in a #10 fuel plate and tuned it up. They did a good job at a fair price (but i did have a connection).
Broken axle Dave said the truck ran great with no tuning issues needed. He suspects it the timer on my remote start is set too long. So, i can't knock DPS as the work they did was almost 3 yrs and 40 thou MILES ago. 8)
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: BrokenAxle on October 11, 2011, 07:58:50 PM: i used to work at dps, so i probably did the work on it!
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: BrokenAxle on October 11, 2011, 07:59:37 PM: come to think of it, your muffler bearing was a little squeaky......
Title: Re: i need a GOOD 12valve cummins mechanic...
Post by: Spinalguy on October 12, 2011, 03:08:12 PM: and the list grows... ;)