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So the Jeep may be shot. Done lots of fiddling and nothing has fixed it, it's going in for a compression test beginning of next week. If the motor is shot it looks like I'll be in the market for a new rig.

Leaning towards either a Chevy or GMC 2500HD crew cab with the Duramax motor and Allison transmission. Any thoughts?
 
NVRob said:
So the Jeep may be shot. Done lots of fiddling and nothing has fixed it, it's going in for a compression test beginning of next week. If the motor is shot it looks like I'll be in the market for a new rig.

Leaning towards either a Chevy or GMC 2500HD crew cab with the Duramax motor and Allison transmission. Any thoughts?
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I'll buy the Jeep chasis lol ;p what model?
 
TransportJockey said:
I'll buy the Jeep chasis lol ;p what model?
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99 WJ with 145k on it. Chassis is straight, transmission is solid but the motor feels like it's losing compression in at least one cylinder. If it really turns into me needing a new ride and you're serious I'll let you know and give you a solid deal on it. Too bad you live so damn far away!
 
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10 ambulances and 1 police state trooper car all going code 3 = cluster F#%$. It may look nice because of all flashy lights.
 
NVRob said:
99 WJ with 145k on it. Chassis is straight, transmission is solid but the motor feels like it's losing compression in at least one cylinder. If it really turns into me needing a new ride and you're serious I'll let you know and give you a solid deal on it. Too bad you live so damn far away!
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You know an STi is what you want...come to the dark side, and let the evil consume you. :ph34r:
 
fast65 said:
You know an STi is what you want...come to the dark side, and let the evil consume you. :ph34r:
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I'd love an STi but having to tow the toys and camping says a truck is a better option. I make great money for someone my age but not good enough to own two cars haha.
 
NVRob said:
I'd love an STi but having to tow the toys and camping says a truck is a better option. I make great money for someone my age but not good enough to own two cars haha.
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I know :( But I still have to put my STi pitch out there. ;)
 
NVRob said:
I'd love an STi but having to tow the toys and camping says a truck is a better option. I make great money for someone my age but not good enough to own two cars haha.
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Oh well in that case, you'll need an F250 Diesel the red ones are best :)
 
Achilles said:
Oh well in that case, you'll need an F250 Diesel the red ones are best :)
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Can't deny that the Powerstroke is a solid motor. I'm not a huge fan of how they look though. Definitely looking for a black truck. I'd take a really dark grey too, red just isn't my color.
 
firefite said:
10 ambulances and 1 police state trooper car all going code 3 = cluster F#%$. It may look nice because of all flashy lights.
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Yea, I've wondered about that. I was looking at pics of the evacuation of NYU Hospital. Is having the red lights going, on a hundred ambulances, when there is no other traffic on the road really needed?
 
lightsandsirens5 said:
Yea, I've wondered about that. I was looking at pics of the evacuation of NYU Hospital. Is having the red lights going, on a hundred ambulances, when there is no other traffic on the road really needed?
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Well, if you are uncomfortable and don't know what you are doing, try to look really cool doing it so nobody figures it out.
 
lightsandsirens5 said:
Yea, I've wondered about that. I was looking at pics of the evacuation of NYU Hospital. Is having the red lights going, on a hundred ambulances, when there is no other traffic on the road really needed?
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We were on highways and city streets along with closed highways and flooded city streets. Any toll booths we go code thru (they want to charge $12.50 per person).
 
Veneficus said:
Well, if you are uncomfortable and don't know what you are doing, try to look really cool doing it so nobody figures it out.
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I rarely laugh out loud, but now my coworkers are once again questioning my sanity.
 
firefite said:
We were on highways and city streets along with closed highways and flooded city streets. Any toll booths we go code thru (they want to charge $12.50 per person).
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I would hand the toll my card, pay for everyone then submit for reimbursement. you obviously haven't read the DRT reimbursement policy, its all fair game. and the points/miles are yours to keep. did I mention you get $60.00 per day for food, as long as you dont take their crappy brown bag?

portal.com > admin resources or Common Links > Concur travel > expenses
 
NVRob said:
Chevy or GMC 2500HD crew cab with the Duramax motor and Allison transmission
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blacked out, 4" lift, 35" MTs, yes please.

dont forget to put grill lights and a light bar for 360* visibility...
 
Jambi said:
I rarely laugh out loud, but now my coworkers are once again questioning my sanity.
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There was ever a question about your insanity?
 
NVRob said:
Leaning towards either a Chevy or GMC 2500HD crew cab with the Duramax motor and Allison transmission. Any thoughts?
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I did some calibration work for GM on the Duramax a few years ago. If you can swing it, look for 2009.5 or newer with the LMM. It was a HUGE step up from the previous model (LMI, I think......but don't quote me).

That being said, forget GM altogether and go get and F150 with the EcoBoost!!
 
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Just got a call and was told to pack a bag. Might be heading east within the next 24 hours.
 
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