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Old 11-29-2008, 01:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Heres a new one to me on first start up in the morn, my gpr cycles on and off about five times then its stops. Can any one tell me why it does this or is this the begining to a bigger problem.The glow plugs were replaced about 6 months ago and its just started doing this. Need all the help i can get to nip this quick its my daily and im over seas with it. Parts take any where from 9 to 14 days to get over here....HELP me out please.
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Old 11-29-2008, 02:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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My computer trys to cycle mine when I have it shut off. When it does this on its own it normally means the realy is toast.
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UPDATED 1/1/09 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 7 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet, 1 total paint job.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 4.6 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 16.5 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
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