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Well I did it to myself

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gumper, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM.

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  1. Apr 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM #1
    Gumper

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    Let’s all take a moment to laugh at me. I bought this 2016 Mack Pinnacle in Alabama, and barely made it to New Albany, MS with problems. Have had two significant oil leaks within 250 driven miles. First one was the oil feed line which I was able to replace in Birmingham. At this point I’m less needing a mechanic and more a place to store the truck around Memphis until I can have it trailered back to Montana in a couple days. I’m afraid with what’s happened so far even if I get this second leak fixed I’m just going to have more problems down the road.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM #2
    tscottme

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    I wish I could help you. Good luck with your truck. Any yard in Memphis needs at least a locked security fence.
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM #3
    Sons Hero

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    What a bummer. Both engine oil leaks?
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM #4
    Gumper

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    Yes. The turbo feed line I fixed since it broke at the crimp point. The second one has oil dripping off an electrical wire which makes me think it’s a sensor, but I cannot find where.
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM #5
    M22 rockcrusher

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    I really hope this is the worst for you for awhile.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM #6
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  9. Apr 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM #7
    Sons Hero

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    Honestly, I’d watch the engine oil pressure and run it.
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM #8
    Moosetek13

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    Do you mean New Albany, Mississippi?
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM #9
    blairandgretchen

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    Yes
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM #10
    blairandgretchen

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    I reached out to Dave, close by for a place to store safely - and @wore out a little further away.

    I’m 400 miles away but you can store it here a while.

    Wait till morning and see what we can figure out.

    Anybody else close by ?
     
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