Truck won't start

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Gix1k, Mar 1, 2020.

  1. Gix1k

    Gix1k Medium Load Member

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    Thoughts on 3rd party parts?
     

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  3. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    I know a mechanic that uses WD40 instead of ether.
     
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  4. Mauricio.5283

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    What’s the price of the OEM? In something like that that is not used a lot I don’t see why not if the price is right. I try to go OEM on most of the parts, I replaced a radiator with an aftermarket from the dealer because they didn’t have anymore OEM.... lasted 2 weeks and it made it from FL to CA and started leaking badly. Had to shell out 2K and replace it at the nearest dealer, at least I got the money back for the defective one. The price difference was $400 but in my opinion I don’t justify that saving. Anyway, I don’t see why not an aftermarket primer.
     
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  5. AModelCat

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    I've got some photos of some liners from an old 3406 that was ether addicted. Glazed right up, no crosshatch left.
     
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  6. Gix1k

    Gix1k Medium Load Member

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    OEM is $180
     
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  7. Mauricio.5283

    Mauricio.5283 Bobtail Member

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    I would get the aftermarket and get those wheels rolling.
     
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  8. Gix1k

    Gix1k Medium Load Member

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    I plan to drive it to the nearest cliff.
     
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  9. lwlevens

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    Yep I would go aftermarket like what was said your not going to use it everyday plus you can buy 3 of them for the price of 1 oem.
     
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  10. lwlevens

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    I hear ya!!!!!! These trucks can be a real sob!!!
     
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  11. AModelCat

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    I've used that before. Supposedly its better because ether takes away the lubricating oil in the liner crosshatches. WD40 provides some lubricity.
     
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