Power Stroke Diesel Tech Tip

Symptoms:

Hard Starts in the Mornings

White Smoke in the Mornings

Cranks, but No Starts in the Mornings

Possibilities:

Glow Plug System

Injector Damage

Damaged Fuel Injector Control Module

Damaged FICM Relay

EGR System Plugged

Plugged Fuel System

Vehicle Not Maintained Properly or on Time

Solutions:

Glow Plug System Diagnosis

Power Balance Test with Compression Test

FICM Load Test

Oil Cooler Test

Fuel Pressure Test

EGR Valve Cleanup

EGR System Decarbed includes removal of Intake Manifold and Decarbed

Decarb EGR Cooler On/Off Vehicle Test; If cooler tests bad replace.

Deer Valley Diesel can diagnose and fix all of these problems including the replacement of the EGR and oil coolers with a Lifetime Warranted Bullet Proof Cooler kit.

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EGR Coolers for 2003 / 2004 and After

From the Diesel Desk

Did you know?

Coolant leaks will create pockets of air that cause cylinder heads to over heat, causing block and head warping.

Worst case scenario; Need a new engine. 
Average Cost; $3,000.00 - $8,000.00

Did you know? 
Water causes rust that cause internal engine damage such as pitted cylinder walls and heads, it will clog radiators causing restriction in coolant flow.

Worst case scenario; Need a new engine and the replacement of cooling system, which includes radiator, thermostat, water pump, and cooling hoses.
Average Cost; $4,000.00 - $10,000.00

Example of pitted Piston and Cylinder Wall.

DVD Advice #1: Promptly repair coolant leaks with proper components.

DVD Advice #2: When coolant level is low, DON'T just add water, use proper coolants at a 50/50 ratio.

Remember; Fix it right the first time. You will prevent big expensive repairs later.

Your only one call away from hitting the road again with Deer Valley Diesel.