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#1 Aug-03-16 6:10PM

Ernie
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Diesel shop or mechanic

My truck (2500 Chevy HD Duramax) is very sick.

My trusted mechanic and former owner of the truck could not get it to run right. Then I took it to a dealer that is known for their truck service and they could not pin point the issue.

Needless to say, I am grounded from fishing until I get it running. Debbie's SUV is no longer an option as I overheated the tranny. Mechanic told me to cut it out (pulling the boat)!

Anyone know of a good diesel engine mechanic?


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#2 Aug-04-16 5:31AM

Curly
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Have you tried John at Ashburn Sunoco?  He drives a big diesel truck.......and he runs a great shop.  Tell him I sent you.


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#3 Aug-04-16 5:42AM

Ernie
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Curly wrote:

Have you tried John at Ashburn Sunoco?  He drives a big diesel truck.......and he runs a great shop.  Tell him I sent you.

I need a diesel specialist....my guy drove a diesel too and he's good. Ted Britt guys are perplexed. But thanks....John did give me a good lead though.


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#4 Aug-04-16 10:45AM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Keeping fingers crossed that John's suggestion is the right one. Truck will be taken to his other shop in Centreville later this afternoon.


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#5 Aug-08-16 5:37AM

jumping jasper
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

You could try Jerry's in Leesburg. There was a specialist there a few years ago when I had a diesel. I new another mechanic there (Ben) and he said that guy was the best.


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#6 Aug-08-16 6:01AM

Ernie
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

jumping jasper wrote:

You could try Jerry's in Leesburg. There was a specialist there a few years ago when I had a diesel. I new another mechanic there (Ben) and he said that guy was the best.

Thanks....I just heard about that guy. Hopefully, it will get fixed where it's at now.


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#7 Aug-09-16 10:19AM

hookup
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Good luck Ernie ... surprised the stealership didn't fix it

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#8 Aug-10-16 5:51PM

Curly
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Stopped by Ashburn Sunoco today on the way home fro work.  Big John said the Centerville mechanic drove it around for a while and is still working on figuring out the problem...............


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#9 Aug-10-16 6:53PM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Yep...Kellen thinks he has a beat on it but needs some special tools which they are ordering. I like his determination. More service from them that from the dealer...by a long shot. But we are not out of the woods yet.


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#10 Aug-10-16 6:54PM

Ernie
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

hookup wrote:

surprised the stealership didn't fix it

They took a guess and were wrong and then gave up on it. Basically told me they could not fix it...nor would try.


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#11 Aug-24-16 7:28AM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Keeping all fingers and toes crossed. The boys at Newgate Sunoco seem to have finally diagnosed the issue and are making the repair. Oh,...the part alone is $1400!


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#12 Aug-29-16 2:15PM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

I just drove home in an amazing truck...mine!

The guys at Newgate Sunoco nailed it. Specifically, Kelen. This guy dug in and found out the root cause. What might have seemed like an easy fix was harder because of the readings that were taken. Kellen went a step further and got to the problem.

When I met him, he said, "I will find a way to fix it because I wil learn everything about it."

This shop is not that close (29 and 28) but I would highly recommend it. Of course, the Sunoco in the Village (same owners) is good as Curly mentioned. And if they can't fix something, they will send it to Kellen!

I told Kellen he was nuts....in a good way. We were both very happy with the outcome.


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#13 Aug-29-16 2:54PM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

That is good news!


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#14 Aug-29-16 3:03PM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Good news


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#15 Aug-30-16 12:20PM

hookup
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Glad to hear you didn't have to get another truck and got yours fixed

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#16 Aug-30-16 12:36PM

Curly
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Sweet! big_smile


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#17 Aug-30-16 4:25PM

drxfish
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Finally!  Congrats!


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#18 Aug-31-16 11:33AM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Can we go fishing now? ;-)

Great news.

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#19 Aug-31-16 11:36AM

Ernie
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Paul Naj wrote:

Can we go fishing now? ;-)

Heck yes!


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#20 Aug-31-16 3:31PM

Curly
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Friday!!!!!


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#21 Sep-20-16 4:43PM

Ernie
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Update- truck runs as good a new. Drove close to 200 miles yesterday and it hit 21 mpg. That's on a 6.7 liter diesel!

When I needed to pass.....it was a breeze. I love my new truck!


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#22 Sep-30-16 2:49AM

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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

I'm a little late to the thread, but I would also recommend http://www.pasadenadieselrepair.com/
It's way out in MD, but it's a VERY good shop run by a father and son. Both are very knowledgable and honest mechanics.  I take my 7.3 Super Duty there when needed.

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#23 Oct-04-16 9:46AM

hookup
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Re: Diesel shop or mechanic

Ernie wrote:

I love my new truck!

I was happy to see your new truck too!

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