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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    As it sits now they have it Labor (8hrs) $800, Valve cover gasket with harness $159.98 (x2), Shop supplies, zip ties, clamps, connectors, bulk hose, misc. $175 (confused on this) A/C O-Ring and Orfice tune $35, Tax $30.52. With total being $1,200.50 I was looking at Unlimited Diesel for the...
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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    Second to last sentence should've read. I had a new set of Motorcraft glow plugs installed about 30k miles ago.
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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    Really no where else to tow it to. Last time I had oil in the valley I took it to the other diesel place twice, was charged twice for them cleaning and troubleshooting it, just to hear they couldn't find anything. So I did some looking and it ended up being the o-ring that goes around the plug...
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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    The guy (not sure if owner or not) takes me back to see the truck and it seemed everything he had said, the mechanic wasn't really 100% agreeing with. I asked about the compression numbers the guy say they're super low, mechanic says, well they're low but not super low. I asked about the...
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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    Compression numbers were 330-370, charger can be moved back and forth. Next to a loan, I honestly don't know how people afford to have these things rebuilt.
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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    I'm going down to the shop, I will see if I can get the exact numbers they pulled. I would be lying if I tried to guess what the shop told me. I do know he said all 8 cyl were super low. If they were super low, I would figure it would take a lot longer to start?
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    How to tell if a shop really did a compression check?

    Is there a way to tell if shop really performed a compression check? I was told: All cylinders have super low compression 38R is shot (So needs new turbo) turbo has about 50k-60k miles on it Valve cover harness is shot Engine is pretty much dusted and would need a rebuild (Minimum of $10,500...
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    01 7.3 excursion

    Excursion looks pretty clean.
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    I appreciate it, thanks.
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    Anyone have his information off hand?
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    You going with a custom tune, if so who or which one?
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    Thanks, anyone have Matt's contact information. Not sure if I'm just missing it or looking in the wrong place but can't seem to find it. Will look some more.
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    Thanks on the info and input. I'll look into Matt as well and not too concerned on gross power output. Just want it to be able to tow, go up a hill and go when I need it too. :)
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    Will look him up, thanks. Edit: Pm sent
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    Recommended Injectors for Garrett 38R Turbo

    My mistake, I mentioned the TS Performance w/ Tunes (modified set-up), It's not TS Performance it's from No Limit Tuning & Design. 6 Pos chip w/ tunes modified set-up. http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/7-3l-6-position-chip-with-tunes-modified-setup/ If anyone has a recommendation on a tune as well...

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