8.1 troubles

[02ac]

Hey guys, I've been lurking here for quite awhile and have a few questions. I've been kicking around the idea of buying my father's 02 2500 8.1. He wants a diesel now and I would like to have his for plowing. Here's the question. His truck just quit and had all the symtoms of the crank timing sensor. He took it to the dealer and that's what it was, then they told him all of his plugs were fouled and they want to put all new coil packs on too. I'm no expert on newer vehicle electronics, but how is it that it ran perfect, no stumbles or hesitation, and was getting 13-14 mpg just before it quit. Is it possible that the new sensor is bad too? Oh yeah, they insist on new plug wires too, it barely has 50,000 miles on it.

[mmmikkke]

That's probably the vintage year for an 8.1. Power dome hood, most unified body styling, best build quality... Don't let that one get away!

 

Sounds like the dealer is using the shotgun approach. One thing broke, not 3 things. Try another dealer.

[billcar9999]

Hey guys, I've been lurking here for quite awhile and have a few questions.  I've been kicking around the idea of buying my father's 02 2500 8.1.  He wants a diesel now and I would like to have his for plowing.  Here's the question.  His truck just quit and had all the symtoms of the crank timing sensor.  He took it to the dealer and that's what it was, then they told him all of his plugs were fouled and they want to put all new coil packs on too.  I'm no expert on newer vehicle electronics, but how is it that it ran perfect, no stumbles or hesitation, and was getting 13-14 mpg just before it quit.  Is it possible that the new sensor is bad too?  Oh yeah, they insist on new plug wires too, it barely has 50,000 miles on it.

 

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It's possible that you need to do a crank relearn on it. If that were the case then you should get a code and the dealer should have done that if they replaced the sensor.

 

The dealer is trying to milk you on the other stuff. Get another one or replace the plugs and wires yourself.

 

Bill

[02ac]

They backed off on replacing all the coils and said it's probably just the plugs. I'm going up and change the plugs and wires tommorow.

[silverado3500]

Sounds like the $tealer is trying to sell themselves some work *rolls eyes*