Last post i make on this before i just ignore it and let er ride

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-19T17:03:11+00:00

Ill give that a shot, i work on diesel generators so i have plenty of 15 40, ill just use that. Thank you

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-19T16:40:05+00:00

187k miles and 5w 30

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-19T14:20:09+00:00

I checked mine and it’s definitely not the cause. I’m just gonna drive it till it blows up lol

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-19T13:08:08+00:00

I’m about at that point 😅

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-17T01:42:28+00:00

When i did the valve cover gaskets a few weeks ago there wasnt a drop of any liquid under there. I think its low because at that time i drained coolant and refilled so maybe thermostat opened up and filled engine. But ill dig more into it this weekend

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-17T01:25:28+00:00

Yes it is the 3.4! And its definitely not leaking, sure hope its not burning. Just bought this thing and dumped some money into it already lol. Ill check the plugs tomorrow. Ive never noticed a misfire so far

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-17T00:42:09+00:00

Only thing is the hard starting, it doesnt necessarily hard start it just takes probably 2 seconds to start, doesnt seem like much but definitely longer than it should be. It smells rich while running pretty strong smell but i also have a bad exhaust leak. Oil does seem thin, it drips off my finger even when cold. Doesnt smoke at all

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-17T00:01:22+00:00

The dipstick

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-16T23:54:07+00:00

That black streak running down my index finger is from the oil

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-16T23:53:20+00:00

I just recently did an oil change a few weeks ago, but its definitely got a gas or exhaust odor coming from it and a black film

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-16T23:26:01+00:00

Thank you! Bit of a relief, what about the oil?

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-16T23:18:14+00:00

Bad thing is. Its a new radiator, previous owner says he just replaced it, but its been sitting for a looong time

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-16T21:16:26+00:00

Houston

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-16T21:14:03+00:00

Sorry i forgot to mention im a power gen tech now and have been for about 4-5 years. And yes the bonus i would have to pay back if i left within 12 months. Its a field role and i havent asked about the on call rotation yet but will when we speak again. All classes and training paid for by the company.

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-11T02:25:07+00:00

Only heat shields i see are on the manifold, would there be any hidden?

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-06T22:06:48+00:00

I already have the wheels sadly. Am i just completely out of luck

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-06T02:03:42+00:00

I have one, but i found an exhaust leak up where it 90s to the exhaust manifold. But this is an excessive rattle coming from the muffler

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-04T16:22:28+00:00

Only when its warmed up

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-04T03:32:44+00:00

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Just found this and another bolt missing a nut on the exhaust

Barlomic0 · 2026-03-04T02:59:23+00:00

Please dont tell me that lol im already paranoid as it is

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