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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Diesel mech in Charleston

I think I blew a headgasket. Does anyone know a good mechanic in or around Charleston SC?
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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YES!! I know a great one. John Glasgow, Performance Diesel.

It is on Wando road in Mt Pleasant.

526 Wando Ln, #101, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 881-4433

John is a stand up guy, I have known him for years. One of the best mech's I know. Tell him I sent you.
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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After talking with my father, we think it is a burnt valve so e are going to try and make it home.
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Good luck, dude.
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Thank you. We made it home with a little help from my dad. Pulled the intake and it is blowing back from the number one intake valve. There is no water in the oil or oil in the water. Going to pull the head in the next couple of days to see if its a bad head gasket or burnt valve.
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Dang, dude, that sucks. Hope it's not too bad.
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