WHAT WOULD YOU DO JASPER ENGINE

[CAZM]

My main service truck is a 2007 F-550 with the 6.0 diesel in it. It has a Jasper rebuild engine and tranny in it not sure of the mileage as when they were put in due to the fact I got it from one of our other stores, and they can't produce the mileage.

 

So yesterday it started losing power. We don't work on Diesels here so I brought it to a very well known shop. Come to find out it needs all 8 injectors replaced at a cost of $4300.00. So here is my dilemma do I drop $4300.00 on it or do I go for a new one? Now keep in mind this is a boom truck for doing farm and loader tires and the cost is very well into 6 figures.

 

So I would like to know your thoughts spend $4300.00 on a truck that has 243,000 miles on it and in my opinion a rebuilt engine and tranny from a company with a very bad reputation. Or spend over 6 figures on a new one.

[carolinahigear]

Do you mean "Invest $4300 in engine repair or buy another truck?" That's a no-brainer. Invest $4300 and keep rolling.,

[xrac]

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[Mario]

If it has a jasper anything in it unfortunately it is unknown if the quality of a rebuild. Id would see what the shop thinks on the overall condition of motor before going forward.

[CMillet86]

It'd be hard for me to justify putting any kind of money into a 6.0 with all the issues they have.

[Jeff]

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[HarrytheCarGeek]

I stopped doing Jasper diesels. I get better value from Ford with their reman units, and they come in with a better warranty than Jasper and cheaper by a few hundred bucks. Jasper has all kind of commercial warranty restrictions.

 

https://www.fordparts.com/Products/PowertrainProducts-FordPowerStrokeRemanufacturedDieselEngineAssemblies.aspx

[Mario]

Had a company in pittsburgh rebuilding engines & trans, prices were great, warranty was good, quality was good, and then they got a contract with FoMoCo to only do Ford Engines and sell through the dealers. Still looking for a good place to buy remans after that happened.

 

Most cars around here that need engines are about 10 years old or more, most customers won't put $4500 into just to purchase the reman. After labor and misc. parts the bill can push $7k on a car barely worth that, which is why I hardly even call Jasper for a price.

[ncautoshop]

Ok, let's slow down. We're a diesel shop and I'm here to tell you somethings fishy with this. I'll be glad to help. If you are interested pm me and I'll give you my cell number.

There is no repair on this truck you couldn't make, no diagnosis you couldn't perform. The other shop may not have the correct the diagnosis here.

[ncautoshop]

I stopped doing Jasper diesels. I get better value from Ford with their reman units, and they come in with a better warranty than Jasper and cheaper by a few hundred bucks. Jasper has all kind of commercial warranty restrictions.

 

https://www.fordparts.com/Products/PowertrainProducts-FordPowerStrokeRemanufacturedDieselEngineAssemblies.aspx

I'd recommend calling Asheville engines. They offer a MUCH better product that will protect your customer from future failures - better price and better warranty.

 

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[HarrytheCarGeek]

Ok, let's slow down. We're a diesel shop and I'm here to tell you somethings fishy with this. I'll be glad to help. If you are interested pm me and I'll give you my cell number.

There is no repair on this truck you couldn't make, no diagnosis you couldn't perform. The other shop may not have the correct the diagnosis here.

 

I agree. We service over 120 trucks on several fleets. On mission critical trucks, we have installed Bullet Proof Diesel external oil coolers and egr systems. http://www.bulletproofdiesel.com/Articles.asp?ID=307

Edited January 16, 2016 by HarrytheCarGeek

[ATLAuto]

The other thing I find odd is that all the injectors would go at the same time. I dont do a lot of diesel work tho.

yeah, something is odd here... there is more to this story.

[ncautoshop]

We see stiction causing a cold engine misfire which would likely cause a replacement of all 8, but my price on an OE injector is around $200, labor is roughly 6 hours. Stand pipe and dummy plug is roughly $120.00. We also see ficm failures cause power loss and low power. Loss of power and louder operation or almost "knocking" typically leads to fuel pressure or combustion gas in the fuel. Lots of upgrades that need to be done.

 

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[Bock auto]

have a 6.0 in our shop now. head studs and bullet proof diesel egr cooler. something sounds not right with diagnosis on that 6.0 any way i can help let me know.

[ncautoshop]

have a 6.0 in our shop now. head studs and bullet proof diesel egr cooler. something sounds not right with diagnosis on that 6.0 any way i can help let me know.

We've found we can offer a better product faster by leaving the cab on!

 

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[John Pearson]

We've found we can offer a better product faster by leaving the cab on!

 

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I have found..... Fdat I stick to gas, and I try even harder to stick to accessories.