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5.7 Hemi engine pukes Part 3
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I discovered an oil leak on my '93 Sentra within a few days after having the oil changed at a quick lube place. After getting under the car I quickly determined that the leak was occurring at the oil filter.
I removed the filter but couldn't really see anything wrong with it, so I reinstalled it. The leak persisted, so I removed it again and replaced it with another filter and that ended the leak. After close inspection comparing the private labeled oil filter with the correct Nissan type, I found the gasket diameter did not match.
I took this information back to the quick lube place and the manager, who was no kid by the way, was quite indignate and, although agreeing that his filter wasn't the right match to a Nissan filter, shrugged and said (direct quote), "That's the filter the company says to use and that's the one we're going to use."
I said, "Even though its going to leak?"
He looked me straight in the eye and said, "Yep. Even though it's going to leak."
Regards,
Dusty
2010 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 545RFE, 3.92 LSD, dual exhaust, 20” wheels
I removed the filter but couldn't really see anything wrong with it, so I reinstalled it. The leak persisted, so I removed it again and replaced it with another filter and that ended the leak. After close inspection comparing the private labeled oil filter with the correct Nissan type, I found the gasket diameter did not match.
I took this information back to the quick lube place and the manager, who was no kid by the way, was quite indignate and, although agreeing that his filter wasn't the right match to a Nissan filter, shrugged and said (direct quote), "That's the filter the company says to use and that's the one we're going to use."
I said, "Even though its going to leak?"
He looked me straight in the eye and said, "Yep. Even though it's going to leak."
Regards,
Dusty
2010 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 545RFE, 3.92 LSD, dual exhaust, 20” wheels
The liberal society is teaching it very well, just ask any kid today.
And these are the same kids turning wrench`s today...!!!!!!!
Your quik lube guy was just a dum azz right from the git go.
See`s the problem but still dosent care and dosent listen.
We`re DOOMED, its the dumbing down of america...!!!!
Stalin was RIGHT..!!!... "we`ll rot you from within"
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Personally, i think it was just a faulty lifter right from the get go, and it took time before it finally let go.
I sure hope they install a brand new oil pump if they rebuild his engine..!!!!
Have a friend of mine that had the oil pump let go on his hemi truck, warranty didnt cover it, had to buy his own engine.
Thats what he gets for letting BIFFY LUBE refill his truck with their crappy qrackerstate bulk oil.
Thats where he took his truck for every oil change since new... said it saved him a ton of money on oil changes...lol
When they took his hemi apart to inspect it, the sludge was so thick... then they decided not to even mess with it.
(30,000 an had severe damage to everything inside the engine, everything looked as though it had 200,000 miles on it)
So he bought a brand new crate engine... and noooooo, he dosent go to BIFFY BOOBOO anymore...lol
I sure hope they install a brand new oil pump if they rebuild his engine..!!!!
Have a friend of mine that had the oil pump let go on his hemi truck, warranty didnt cover it, had to buy his own engine.
Thats what he gets for letting BIFFY LUBE refill his truck with their crappy qrackerstate bulk oil.
Thats where he took his truck for every oil change since new... said it saved him a ton of money on oil changes...lol
When they took his hemi apart to inspect it, the sludge was so thick... then they decided not to even mess with it.
(30,000 an had severe damage to everything inside the engine, everything looked as though it had 200,000 miles on it)
So he bought a brand new crate engine... and noooooo, he dosent go to BIFFY BOOBOO anymore...lol
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I told the service manager to please inspect the truck carefully for any damage done while they have been wrenching on it for a month e.g. dents scratches chips etc. as it was flawless when I dropped it off in that regard. He said no problem and in fact they will have it cleaned and detailed before returning to me.
He said the cam had the same pitting as the lifter, he said he thought the whole thing might have been due to a soft cam. I asked if they replaced that one rocker, he said they replaced the entire rocker assembly e.g. shaft, rockers, etc. Don't know if its just the one head or both.
Chrysler Update: They declined to extend my warrant or give me an extended service contract. Offered some 4 year roadside assist package in case I break down.
Fine, I guess I'll report them to the BBB and every other place I can think of. I told the lady at Chrysler (nicely) I will be doing this. That my position is I can only assume they applied a cheap bandaid fix and refuse to extend the warranty because they are hoping that the warranty will run out before the engine goes. She said well if the engine goes after the warranty they would look at my file and consider whether to do something for me, yeah...riiiiiiight.This truck will be traded off long before then, probably within 6 months. You know I shopping the 2012 Ram's the last week or so, I still love these trucks but I was really disapointed to see they have not replaced the CRAP headlights with HID yet wtf.
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Its still at the dealer being worked on. Called Thursday and they told me the new cam is in and the heads are about to go back on. The are certaining taking their time about it. They estimate they will have to truck back to me Monday afternoon.
I told the service manager to please inspect the truck carefully for any damage done while they have been wrenching on it for a month e.g. dents scratches chips etc. as it was flawless when I dropped it off in that regard. He said no problem and in fact they will have it cleaned and detailed before returning to me.
He said the cam had the same pitting as the lifter, he said he thought the whole thing might have been due to a soft cam. I asked if they replaced that one rocker, he said they replaced the entire rocker assembly e.g. shaft, rockers, etc. Don't know if its just the one head or both.
Chrysler Update: They declined to extend my warrant or give me an extended service contract. Offered some 4 year roadside assist package in case I break down. Fine, I guess I'll report them to the BBB and every other place I can think of. I told the lady at Chrysler (nicely) I will be doing this. That my position is I can only assume they applied a cheap bandaid fix and refuse to extend the warranty because they are hoping that the warranty will run out before the engine goes. She said well if the engine goes after the warranty they would look at my file and consider whether to do something for me, yeah...riiiiiiight.
This truck will be traded off long before then, probably within 6 months. You know I shopping the 2012 Ram's the last week or so, I still love these trucks but I was really disapointed to see they have not replaced the CRAP headlights with HID yet wtf.
I told the service manager to please inspect the truck carefully for any damage done while they have been wrenching on it for a month e.g. dents scratches chips etc. as it was flawless when I dropped it off in that regard. He said no problem and in fact they will have it cleaned and detailed before returning to me.
He said the cam had the same pitting as the lifter, he said he thought the whole thing might have been due to a soft cam. I asked if they replaced that one rocker, he said they replaced the entire rocker assembly e.g. shaft, rockers, etc. Don't know if its just the one head or both.
Chrysler Update: They declined to extend my warrant or give me an extended service contract. Offered some 4 year roadside assist package in case I break down.
Fine, I guess I'll report them to the BBB and every other place I can think of. I told the lady at Chrysler (nicely) I will be doing this. That my position is I can only assume they applied a cheap bandaid fix and refuse to extend the warranty because they are hoping that the warranty will run out before the engine goes. She said well if the engine goes after the warranty they would look at my file and consider whether to do something for me, yeah...riiiiiiight.This truck will be traded off long before then, probably within 6 months. You know I shopping the 2012 Ram's the last week or so, I still love these trucks but I was really disapointed to see they have not replaced the CRAP headlights with HID yet wtf.
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unless you are done with rams, might first thought would be to talk to the owner and see what kind of "sweet" deal he might be willing to give. in other words, he doesn't have to loose money on the deal, but shouldn't be out to make money on this deal either.
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Well I spent this morning drooling over the Ford Raptor 6.2 liter Boss. This was the truck I wanted to buy when I purchased the Dodge in 2010 but the 6.2 liter wasn't out yet and Ford's 5 liter is a gutless pile.
I may trade the Dodge in on a Raptor but was disapointed to find Ford owners hate their headlamps just as much as Dodge owners do. And no fog lights on the Raptor. I have to run my fog lights on the Dodge just to see at night.
The 2013 Raptor its getting new headlamps, no information on whether they are HID's but I'd probably wait 6 months for the 2013's just for the new headlamps if they are an improvement.
From what I have read so far the engine is a tank, forged steel rods, cast iron block, SOHC.
I may trade the Dodge in on a Raptor but was disapointed to find Ford owners hate their headlamps just as much as Dodge owners do. And no fog lights on the Raptor
. I have to run my fog lights on the Dodge just to see at night.The 2013 Raptor its getting new headlamps, no information on whether they are HID's but I'd probably wait 6 months for the 2013's just for the new headlamps if they are an improvement.
From what I have read so far the engine is a tank, forged steel rods, cast iron block, SOHC.
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Well I spent this morning drooling over the Ford Raptor 6.2 liter Boss. This was the truck I wanted to buy when I purchased the Dodge in 2010 but the 6.2 liter wasn't out yet and Ford's 5 liter is a gutless pile.
I may trade the Dodge in on a Raptor but was disapointed to find Ford owners hate their headlamps just as much as Dodge owners do. And no fog lights on the Raptor. I have to run my fog lights on the Dodge just to see at night.
The 2013 Raptor its getting new headlamps, no information on whether they are HID's but I'd probably wait 6 months for the 2013's just for the new headlamps if they are an improvement.
From what I have read so far the engine is a tank, forged steel rods, cast iron block, SOHC.
I may trade the Dodge in on a Raptor but was disapointed to find Ford owners hate their headlamps just as much as Dodge owners do. And no fog lights on the Raptor
. I have to run my fog lights on the Dodge just to see at night.The 2013 Raptor its getting new headlamps, no information on whether they are HID's but I'd probably wait 6 months for the 2013's just for the new headlamps if they are an improvement.
From what I have read so far the engine is a tank, forged steel rods, cast iron block, SOHC.
But i know how you feel, once you start having problems with one product, you start losing faith in it, scares you away. I know I had the same experience with Arctic Cat, never again.
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Oh oh here we go, that's what happens where you lose your vehicle, start looking around on the other side of the fence too much hehe. That raptor is a nice unit i must admit, but pricey, might as well get a power wagon for that price lol. I know if I had that truck and a pile of extra cash i would be buying this mounting kit from Rigid Industries https://www.rigidindustries.com/category-s/107.htm That'll take care of your sh*tty lights alright.
But i know how you feel, once you start having problems with one product, you start losing faith in it, scares you away. I know I had the same experience with Arctic Cat, never again.
But i know how you feel, once you start having problems with one product, you start losing faith in it, scares you away. I know I had the same experience with Arctic Cat, never again.
I know a Ford service tech. The F-series have their problems, too. The 5.7 Hemi motor has proven itself. The Ford motors are new so only time will tell.
Regards,
Dusty
2010 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 545RFE, 3.92 LSD, dual exhaust, 20” wheels
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yeah at 28k miles of light duty the 5.7 Hemi needed a new cam, lifter, pushrod, valve, and rocker assembly she's built like a tank. 