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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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3200 GSpring-easy to do?

My Momma said I was always a late bloomer...Is this pretty easy to do? I had one of our vendors tell me that If I had no experiences with pump work don't even attempt it. I just got the spring from Bosch. I've read the instructions on tech section. Is this a 4 hour job? Basic tools OK? Any other tips is appreciated. What could I possibly FFFFF up? Advice, please. Carmyne
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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It took both wannadiesel and SteamerDave to do mine, I understand that you need a min. of 3 arms

It only took 3hrs (bolt stripped out and we didn't have the right tools to remove the bolt properly)

I would suggest hooking up with someone that has at least seen the inside of the pump.

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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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i consider myself a novice mechanic,. i can get crap apart no problem. usually lable stuff and take pictures... but for this since its teh heart of the motor i went to someone who did it already, (rebal, thanks) i forget how long it took him but we did need to make a banjo bolt... it helps to have that third hand for sure.. even having participated in the switch i wouldnt feel comfortable doing for someone else... if its not your daily driver DIVE in. he he
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Hey Bigragu... where are you at ? there might be a member in your area that will help you install it.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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When I did mine It was the first time I was inside of my pump. No previous experience at all and It was only me no1 else. I used this site here http://dens-site.net/Dodge_CTD/Gover...ing/index.html to help me along. It helps alot cuz of the pics. The only difficult part is remembering where everything goes but if you take it apart slowly and mark everything down its fine
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Hey Bigragu... where are you at ? there might be a member in your area that will help you install it.
Sacramento, Ca....anyone out here?
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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Sacramento, Ca....anyone out here?
i am in diamond springs. and rebal is in yuba city, you might be in luck!
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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I've done my 3200 gsk and live in sacramento, I can help LOL. I did it with a friends help last time, it's easy to do.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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I did mine with the help of Wanna via this forum. I would feel better having someone help with the reassemble and most important have that someone stand next to the turbo inlet with a piece of 3/4 ply wood in case the engine decides to run away on you. You can block off the air to the turbo and shut it down avoiding costly connecting rod leaks. A second set of fingers will help when you try to put the pump back together. It took me more than four hours because I didn't listen to some good advise. Match mark everything you can, take lots of pictures and count the number of turns you move any adjusting screw. It all needs to go back real close to where it came from or it will overspeed or not run. Other than that it was a cake walk.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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iwas going to do mine too i live in placerville i still need to order one maybe we could set up a 3200 party with someone who has done it also does anyone now where i can get a index shaft o ring my leaks piers dont have it would be great if i could find a place that has the spring and the o ring 1 order is better than2 any in sac? thanks keith
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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IM in sacto ,TOOOOOOOOOOO !!! I want in on this spring party also !!!
were did you guys get your springs ??? in sacto
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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I ordered mine from piers however you can also get it from the bosch place in sacto?
Travis should get in on this one as well
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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anybody in so cal around temecula
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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there are plenty of tdr members and dtr members down there, they should be showing their heads soon enough
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Bigragu, drive up to yuba city and bring a coke and ill put it in for you!

loco one you can get one from piers e mail mark there $20 but you wont find it listed you need to email or call them.

http://www.piersdiesel.com/DodgeInjectors.htm
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