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@hoverlover absolutely hold off on the swap right now. If you're dealer is truly offering an engine repair/replacement because of the metal shavings, id make getting a new engine the next priority. Those shavings should not be there and its only going to get worse. I would call them on a regular basis and remind that you're working toward the 2,000 miles, once you get there you're going to bring the truck in and will want it fixed.

They say they want to rebuild the engine now before the metal shavings get worse? Id tell them "great, lets get that going. When do you want me in there"

They want you to wait until it gets worse then they can just put a new engine in it? Get it in writing so they cant say that you waited too long and let it get worse.

They may be hoping you'll forget. Keep bugging them so they'll remember who you are and what they promised.

Good luck

 

Great advice, I'll get something in writing when I take it in at 95k.

 

For to make mo better

 

Why not?

 

Got some codes today. Truck went into limp mode.



Seems unrelated.

 

What does all that mean?

 

Nothing, really. It's most likely a filthy sensor but, nonetheless, the truck went limpy.

 

Roberto!

What do?

 

Howdy bud! Not much going on here. Was just rested up this weekend, havent made any progress on the on case swap.. ADD delete is nect sunday though!

How you been man? Motor still acting up?

 

Eh, sorta. Got some codes thrown at me earlier. I cleared them and bounced it off the rev limiter on the way home for good measure. You know, just to clear any excess carbon. Other than that it's running really good.

I'm a little disappointed I'm not halfway through a case swap right now but I think it's best to wait until the dealership figures it all out.

 

Yeah i saw those.. those are some strange codes for what youve had going on. The italian tune up is always a good way to go

Thats definitely not good timing, but i think youre doing the right thing holding off. Especially since its your motor that could end up getting replaced. Im wondering what blackstone has to say about your samples

Hopefully this all ends well for you man, im pulling for ya

 

Thanks bud. Either way I'm optimistic.

Also



I think this is going to be kinda cool.

 

I dig it! You keeping the stock center piece or gonna replace it with some mesh?

 

Stock. I really like the factory grill to be honest. One day I might Satoshi or get a HomerTaco grill, but for now just adding some accent.

 

Waiting for paint to dry...



...so I can wet sand it.

Probably going to have to tackle it tomorrow.

 

hmms… they say quietly from the background....

 

Sanded it perfect, dropped the second coat annnnnnd



It fucking wrinkled on me.



Damn Texas humidity.

I got called into work right after. Hopefully by the time I'm back it'll be dry enough to sand down again...

 

Here's a teaser, the color is a bit off because it's freshly sanded but you get the idea.



Gloss orange?
Gloss black?

 

This is one of those drink ideas I had. It sounded ok sober but I was having a hard time imagining it. The grill needed to be repainted anyway so $3 rattle can for the win.