[Lil' Red Express]

Welcome to CF. Hope this works out for the better for ya. I for sure want to know the outcome. Yes I would demand I new truck if it is the HG.

 

[cummin_up]

this is what they told me and this comes from the guy at the front desk all he could tell me was it was a manufacturer mistake what ok and then i asked what it was he looked at me with a sume ehat blank look and said he would have to check with the guys in the back that is not what i wanted to here ant they wouldn't let me ask them its ok though i am going to pick it up tomorrow at noon they better not be on break cus im getting it any wayarty018:

 

[621Ranger]

Ranger...as in the Service? Thank you for serving!
Ranger...as in Ford? Well, the less said the better!

Ranger as in fishing... 621 Fisherman

 

[dstefano]

I,m with Ranger, I have an 04 duramax and want to trade it for a 2010 cummins. What kind of fuel mileage have you guys been getting? What kind of tricks do you do to get better mileage. I read alot about unhooking the EGR?:confused013:

 

[drtnsnw]

settle down guys. Head gasket issues are VERY rare with stock trucks. Cummin up, PLEASE talk to someone that has info on it and let us know what it was so we can all settle down a bit. My guess is they forgot to tighten up an intercooler boot and it blew off creating no boost issues that will cause white smoke and no power.

Lets see what happened
Chris

 

[Carl L]

Hey Guys... Your freaking me out a bit here... I'm a 05 Duramax owner w/107,000 miles and blown head gaskets. (Confirmed w/cylinder leak test) The Dmax forum info sounds like it is not a uncommon problem. I thought I'd get in the loop and find out how the Cummins guys are doing and maybe make the Dodge my next choice... I'll have to wait and hear how this 2010 turns out. I need 250,000 mile reliability.

The 2007.5-2010 LMM Duramax has no such issues. With he 6.6 having been out almost ten years, all bugs are worked out. I used to have a 5.9 which was a great diesel too but the newer ones are so much cleaner and quieter all while making more power.

As regards this thread, I'd say pictures would go a lot further than words. I drive an 09 GM currently, but am not brand loyal and find this whole story smells.

 

[agalaczy]

As regards this thread, I'd say pictures would go a lot further than words. I drive an 09 GM currently, but am not brand loyal and find this whole story smells.

I agree.Subscribed.

 

[sofakingbad]

subscibed.....

 

[uga33]

Were you pushing coolant out the overflow bottle? Not saying it couldn't have been a factory defect with the HG's, but it is highly unlikely. Usually when you are blowing white smoke out the exhaust and missing coolant, its the EGR cooler/'s

 

[cummin_up]

got her back and the guy in the shop said wasnt a hg

 

[cummin_up]

arty018:sorry it took me a while been driving haha and it wasnt a hg i jumped to conclusions oops i was pissed at 1st but after talking he said it was boot it came foo cuz the clamp wasnt tightened to the correct torque is what the shop guy said and came off when i was getting on it on the on ramp

 

[agoldxj]

did they say what it was? what does it say on the work invoice?

 

[cummin_up]

turbo boot

 

[MATRIX]

turbo boot

Well, that Proves it! They should build them in U.S. of A.

 

[cummin_up]

haha but good to know its fixed now haha

 

[drtnsnw]

glad to hear ya got it fixed!! Also good to hear it was not to big a deal. see we all just need take a chill sometimes hahaha

Chris

 

[Bored_And_Stroked]

Good for you. This 6.7 HG paranoia is getting a little out of hand IMO. While there have been guys that have blown HG with big tunes with lots of timing, bigger Injectors, etc... the 6.7 Cummins does not have a common HG problem.

A lot of this fear has been popping up from the 6.0 PSD experiences a lot of people have had or have heard about. 6.0's did have a major problem right from the factory even in stock form, and while not all were effected, it became so common even on unmodified trucks that "the fear of the HG" :rof has spread across the diesel community.

 

[strokin09]

good glad to here it wasnt a big deal