Yes it was rebuilt back in Jan, but Hughes did not do it. Hughes will not
build v6's. But since Jan, I've put on over 40k with school and my new job.
Gary
On 7/18/04 12:39 PM, in article BAY15-F12l5bZW7PjvE000301ed@hotmail.com,
""greg conner"" <dodgeboy93@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Didn't you post a few months ago about having a brand new hughes engines
> built motor put into the truck???
>
>
>
> Greg Conner
> 1996 RC
> 3.9 hybrid
>
>
>
>
>
>> From: Gary Hedlin <garyhedlin@sbcglobal.net>
>> Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>> Subject: DML: Recommendation Needed
>> Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 02:39:48 -0500
>>
>>
>> Ok DML, I need some guidance, on 2 issues:
>>
>> 1. I got confirmation today that my ball joints are officially shot. When
>> I asked my guy for an estimate, he gave me an insane number to do the job,
>> stating the entire control arm needed replacing. He even showed me on his
>> estimator software where they stated it. But I know this is not right, so
>> I'm wondering if there is a TSB out there detailing how the job should be
>> done. I know the mechanic I use is a decent guy, but I'm hoping having a
>> hard copy of a TSB would aid matters.
>>
>> 2. Lately the truck has been consuming a lot of oil, and after checking
>> the
>> belly pan, I had my guy do a leak down test where he found some of my valve
>> seals were leaking. So I was prepared to have him install a fresh set of
>> heads, but my guy said it would be a bad idea with the amount of miles I
>> have. I can understand the fact that the new heads would cause more
>> pressure, but is there another way I can fix this problem without
>> resorting
>> to a full blown rebuild?
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
>>
>>
>> --
>> Gary Hedlin
>> www.garyhedlin.com
>> (slowly getting there)
>>
>>
>>
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