Broke my truck

[keith4216]

Wife drove to work and barely pulled in with the motor trying hard to stay running. i went and checked it out and the motor would not idle very well without some gas pedal help. the motor was shaking and a very noticable clacking inside. I knew something was broke and could hardly wait to get it pulled apart and see the bill. Well looks like broken valve spring was in there dancing. Seems this is not uncommon for the 6.2 vortect but of course it happens right after warrenty expires. Hope to have it back to pull the boat this weekend.

 

[DropTop5.0]

Dude, that sucks. How many miles on that girl? At least it didn't happen on your trip.

 

[Gimme Fuel]

That really sucks. I've never heard those are prone to breakage. Shouldn't be a terrible fix though as long as nothing scattered or the valve met mr. piston

 

[nathan]

That sucks Keith!! good luck on the fix.

 

[keith4216]

Back in action.
Valve spring and retainer.
plugs and wires and an oil change
$516 out the door
$170 in plugs and wires I'm sure I could have done much cheaper but its done.

 

[sonicss31]

Go buy a lottery ticket while you are still blessed with good luck.

 

[Brianh]

Nice job Keith

 

[keith4216]

Nice job Keith

I did nothing but pay for it. I was very happy thats all it hurt. I think pulling the boat for that long probaly didn't help but still shouldn't have been an issue.

 

[Problem Child]

Sounds like a bargain Mr Lucky lol. Must not of been at a dealership. I remember paying $750 for an alternator swap that required the bodyshop to pull some inner wheel well panels to get to it 600 miles past warranty.