Volvo the code MID 128 SID 27 FMI 7 Should I drive or call the towing

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  1. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    I would wait until it's late and then drive it into the truck stop or wherever you're trying to get to. To call a tow truck for seven or eight miles is just too much money for such a short distance
     
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  3. Socal Xpress

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    So did you replace the turbo or.just the actuator?
     
  4. The_Judge

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    The whole dang turbo. The bill was not really fun look at, just sayin.
     
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  5. Socal Xpress

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    My actuator is acting up now. Found a rebuilt turbo with actuator for 1400$ in Los Angeles. So next week having it replaced.
     
  6. DUNE-T

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    C'mon, post the number
     
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  8. The_Judge

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    In US$ came to 6700$. The repair was done in Winnipeg,MB at the Volvo dealer so I had to transform from CAN$ to US$.
     
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