My 2008 F450 update.

[Dmace]

No matter what make of vehicle you buy, NOTHING beats a good dealer. :thumbsup:

 

[Lt CHEG]

No matter what make of vehicle you buy, NOTHING beats a good dealer. :thumbsup:

Amen to that!

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yep, sounds like you have a great dealer. I have had both and life is sure easier with a good one.

 

[magicheater]

Well that stinks. Seems like Fuel Pumps are major issues on diesels. My uncles 6.5L Suburban is on its 3rd and I know many others with pump problems on Cummins powered trucks. Seems like it is also common on the 6.4L Fords but not the older stuff.

Hope it gets fixed quick and runs as good as new down the road.

I would not sweat the Cab off Repair. Ford and GM both require them for many items. Dodge does not yet. Its routine to a good tech now days and gives them good access and a clean work environment to do the job. It can be a time saver in the long run.

Chris

The fuel pump on my Cummins went at about 70,000 miles. I replaced with the same style and that lasted 25,000 miles. Might be location with too much heat or under designed pump. Went with a frame rail mount aftermarket pump which is what I should have done in the first place. If Dodge replaces they put in an in-tank pump. Maybe they all should of had those to begin with?.....

 

[QRTRHRS]

Cab off repair? Great if you have warrenty coverage but for someone like me who does as much of my own repairs as I can, it sounds like poor engineering.

 

[brain55]

Cab off repair? Great if you have warrenty coverage but for someone like me who does as much of my own repairs as I can, it sounds like poor engineering.

I disagree with this. it is engineered to remove the cab when making this type of repair. With the twin turbos, the EGR cooler, the fuel cooler, the intercooler, there is really no way to do anything to the engine or powertrain with the cab on. So you engineer the cab to be easily removed now you can get to everything. Will the back yard mechanic be able to work on his own vehicle? Nope, 99% of them likely don't have the skill set anyway. I have the skill set and willingness to buy the tools but would never do this type of repair because I lack the experience, factory support, and the time.

Brian

 

[tlbuser]

I disagree with this. it is engineered to remove the cab when making this type of repair. With the twin turbos, the EGR cooler, the fuel cooler, the intercooler, there is really no way to do anything to the engine or powertrain with the cab on. So you engineer the cab to be easily removed now you can get to everything. Will the back yard mechanic be able to work on his own vehicle? Nope, 99% of them likely don't have the skill set anyway. I have the skill set and willingness to buy the tools but would never do this type of repair because I lack the experience, factory support, and the time.

Brian

Poor design or designed to help dealers profit margins. I'd being willing to bet there exists a whole lot of shade tree mechanics with the proper skill set and equipment. Some of them are even smart enough not to buy a p/u where the cab has to be removed for maintenance.

 

[deerefan]

Poor design or designed to help dealers profit margins. I'd being willing to bet there exists a whole lot of shade tree mechanics with the proper skill set and equipment. Some of them are even smart enough not to buy a p/u where the cab has to be removed for maintenance.

While I agree it is not the best design, the choices out there for 3/4 and 1 ton diesel truck where this does not have to happen is 1 (Dodge) but come 2013, it will be just like the other 3. Doesn't leave folks a whole lot of choices. In your last sentence, it seems as though you are implying the op was not "smart enough" and bought a truck where this is required. I take offense to this as I have owned 2 of the "cab off" trucks. I, fortunately, did not have the cab removed for anything and have since quit farming so no longer need a truck of this size. Knowing what the op does for a living, he does not have a choice and is quite capable of doing the repair himself. With him, time is money and he cannot afford to spend time fixing his own truck. It seems he has found a needle in a haystack in finding a good, reputable dealer. If the work is done right and priced fairly, I have no qualms about lifting the cab.

 

[JESSE1]

Only certain types of repairs require the cab to come off. I've seen a truck being worked on with the cab off and the techs don't think it's a big deal. Pull the truck into a stall, remove all necessary connections and use the lift to raise it straight up. Gives unobstructed access to the engine.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Funny thing is guys complain about the cabs coming off a pickup but would not bat a eye and 2/3 of a excavator coming off to do the same job. Same thing with large modern ag tractors or any big piece of equipment.

Chris