I ALMOST didn't wake up this morning

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  1. RAGE 18

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    Gears that was a close one man I'd say too close...you got an Angel Gears and you will live to truck another day....
     
    RAGE 18, Sep 14, 2011
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    Gears, so glad you made it out ok. Been thru that experience my ownself from a different cause. #### scary feeling.

    I hate flexpipe for exhaust on anything. Doggone stuff should be outlawed. Even the best of it lasts about 6 months to a year before it starts leaking.
     
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    Thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad to hear you're okay... you should do a follow up with a doctor, just in case. Stay safe and stay healthy!!
     
    Smaggs, Sep 14, 2011
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    ###### gears glad you're ok man. You're lucky as hell because most drivers asleep under a situation like that wouldn't have woken up.
     
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    Isn't it odd, out of all the laws he have to follow, having something that will save OUR life isn't one?
     
    Saddletramp1200, Sep 14, 2011
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    I had the same thing happen to me last winter, but it was the truck exhaust. The flex pipe was cracked inbetween the ribs so you couldnt see it

    Thats deffinately NOT a good feeling when you wake up like that :biggrin_25513:




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    Very glad to hear you are ok. Never heard of that happening before, learned something new today. I gotta share this story with others.
     
    Meltom, Sep 14, 2011
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    Everyone should have the heaters serviced every year and the igniter cleaned if not replaced. If it's electrical/mechanical, it can break. Being exposed to a salt environment, things rust. CO is nothing to mess with. Glad your still posting Gears.
     
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    Gotta be a little more thrall with those vehicle inspections also. I'm sure everyone learns a lesson threw word of mouth or personal experience.
     
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    I didn't want to be the one to say it but Gasienica you have terrible spelling dude every post you put there is a minimum of 3 words misspelled its funny as hell. Now back to your regular programming........
     
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