ANY DIESEL MECHANICS NEAR ALICE, TX THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND??

[satx78247]

Friends,

I've found a 1990 F250 DIESEL PU near Alice, TX that needs the Engine Oil Cooler replaced & the High-Pressure Pump replaced also, so that I can drive it home.
(I have both new parts, ready to install.)

This is about a THREE HOUR job, for which I will pay cash, IF I can find a competent diesel mechanic down there.
(I'd sooner not pay 2.50 per mile to have it towed to San Antonio.)

Responses by PM or by email to: texasnative46@gmail.com

THANKS, satx

 

[grasshopperglock]

Any competent mechanic can replace those parts. Say you wanted the injectors tested. Then a diesel mechanic should do it because of tools needed. It's all the same bolts. Gas or diesel.

 

[satx78247]

Any competent mechanic can replace those parts. Say you wanted the injectors tested. Then a diesel mechanic should do it because of tools needed. It's all the same bolts. Gas or diesel.

grasshopperglock,

AGREED 100%. Nonetheless, I have NO contacts in the Alice area anymore. = The one guy I knew down there passed away.

NOT a difficult job though somewhat messy to do.

THANKS, satx

 

[ZX9RCAM]

insert Alice population joke here....

 

[robertc1024]

I've got some contacts down there - might be tomorrow before I can respond.

 

[satx78247]

robertc1024,

NO RUSH. = The Ford PU isn't going anyplace, until the repairs are completed.
(The PO passed away over a year ago & it's not been started since then, at least. Also, the 2 batteries are DEAD.)

THANKS for the offer to help.

yours, satx

 

[Longhorn1986]

Wish you were up the coast a bit, I have a great one in Rosenberg that keeps my 1996 & 2011 on the road. The oil cooler is fairly easy. Haven't fooled with the HPOP myself, but it's a doable project.

Try checking/posting on http://www.powerstroke.org/ and/or on http://www.thedieselstop.com/ . They're decent enough sites for information.

 

[satx78247]

Longhorn1986,

Fyi, I belong to both groups.

yours, satx

 

[Eli]

You found a replacement for that brown truck I sold you?

Eli

 

[satx78247]

Eli,

Check your mailbox.

yours, satx