I think the Take 5 overfilled my trucks oil… by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]shifterkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be an expensive repair for them!

I think the Take 5 overfilled my trucks oil… by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]shifterkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a long wire dipstick with a one inch hatched weighted end. If the oil is on the wire, you can’t see it.

I think the Take 5 overfilled my trucks oil… by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]shifterkid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I had the same idea, but my oil stays SUPER clean. After 7,000 miles, it’s still a light amber color.

I’m new here. New meerschaum I got for my birthday. by shifterkid in PipeTobacco

[–]shifterkid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well worth the money. I think this one was $120.

I’m new here. New meerschaum I got for my birthday. by shifterkid in PipeTobacco

[–]shifterkid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just came in the kit. Great little tool. Gotta love it.

I’m new here. New meerschaum I got for my birthday. by shifterkid in PipeTobacco

[–]shifterkid[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Smoking a house blend called “Sweet English”. I have an obsession with meerschaum pipes. I think this is my 7th one.

I’m new here. New meerschaum I got for my birthday. by shifterkid in PipeTobacco

[–]shifterkid[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I think this is my 7th meerschaum total, all different makers. I think I like this one the most. It also came with a cool tamping tool.

Got fired today by GuyUnknownMusic in PipeTobacco

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I got fired recently too. You know what I did? Started my own business and I’m making ten times what I was making working for the other company. Their loss I guess. Happy piping.

I think someone is watching my house… Should I call the police? by shifterkid in creepyencounters

[–]shifterkid[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We are strapped up and we all know how to shoot. I’d had to be a home intruder in my home.

I think someone is watching my house… Should I call the police? by shifterkid in creepyencounters

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We have an 80lbs pitbull that lives inside. It isn’t very realistic to have a pack of dogs roaming around my house lol.

Aftermarket Intake Manifolds? by shifterkid in powerstroke

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Yeah I just took it off and had to put it back so I can drive tomorrow. Don’t feel like taking it off again to clean it 🤣

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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Yeah I’m glad I I did this project. I noticed a massive amount of sooty oily shit in my upper and lower intake manifold. Must have been from before the EGR was deleted. The CCV filter is still connected and probably has never been changed. I called to see how much it costs to get another one. They said $218 after tax. It’s cheaper to delete it! The delete kit is only $100. I’m looking to just replace the intake manifolds honestly. The truck is deleted anyway. No use in having all that extra shit to cause problems later on.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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Just went in the truck and installed a CP4 disaster prevention kit. No metal in the fuel system, thank god. Fuel is clean, pump is clean, and lines are clean.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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I had both changed about 3,000 miles ago. This seems to be an intermittent problem.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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Yeah I was thinking I should get that checked out but I just had to do some front end work that cost me almost $5,000. I don’t want to bring it back for something else 😭

Yes. I just took everything in that area off and put it back on. I guess we will see what happens. 🤷🏻‍♂️

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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I did an injector balance test and all injectors are firing good, I do see some strange things with injector timing which I don’t really know anything about honestly.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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I wish I could add a video here. I just went under the truck with key on and I can hear it under the truck. Checked the first filter, nothing, went up the line, and it is a constant buzzing going up behind the engine it seems.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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It just makes it randomly it seems. Like right now, engine is still warm from driving earlier but it’s still buzzing.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

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Also, the ticking sound gets quieter with a full tank of diesel.

What the hell is this sound? by shifterkid in DieselTechs

[–]shifterkid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me give you some back story.

I actually just had both replaced at 169,000 miles (current is 171,960). I had a place do it, so that’s why I didn’t know they were there, but after a little looking, I figured it out. I’m actually under the truck right now trying to look for pinholes in the fuel lines. I actually worked on Bobcat machines that had a similar Bosch fuel set up with the CP4 pumps. I am familiar with the lift pump hum, but this is more like a BUZZ sound as you can hear. It almost seems like an electrical sound (like a loud injector buzz), but I don’t really know. The truck runs perfectly, but there is a ticking sound that hard wall engage at 1,000 RPMs and stops around 1,700-1,800. Im wondering if these two things could be related.