We awoke with the stress of the truck still weighing very heavy on our mind. The diesel repair fairies didn’t have time to stop by last night so obviously we can not leave today. We pay for another night at FamCamp and I begin calling diesel shops to see if they can run a diagnosis on the truck. Most appointments are all a week out. The last place I call refers me to a shop just South of where we are that can fit us in today. We run down there and the technician plugged in his Snap On scanner and took it for a spin. The only code he could get out of it was a code for the air intake heater. Brad had unplugged it as a mod to get better air flow which equals more power and better mileage. This would not cause any issues except we are in a 99% humidity area and it could be causing some issues coming from such a dry climate.
So we head home so Brad can hook it back up. Easy fix if it works. Brad quickly hooks it back up and we take off for another test run. It started running really rough again so he stopped and popped the hood to look and listen. On the driver side there is a loom of wires that run over the valve cover. The Chilton’s manual calls it the engine control sensor circuit. He ran them with his hand to make sure they didn't come in contact with the exhaust manifold (grasping at straws). He pinched the connection together and the truck straightened out and ran perfect. We drove it for about an hour and it ran great. After $200 for a CPS, $12 for diesel additive, $70 for a scanner and a couple burning ulcers it just needed a little wiggle. We drove around for an hour hitting the rpm’s that were causing issue and it is running perfect now.
So we head to the commissary to stock up on food and supplies. We are planning 7-10 days through Canada so I wanted enough food for the entire trip plus 1 extra week of food in the event of a longer time in Canada. After filling three shopping carts we are ready to check out. Most of the menu is meals that can be prepared with the stove and water only. We are not sure what facilities we will find or how often we will be hooked up.
We finished everything on our list today so tomorrow we can hit the shower and we can pull out. It is amazing how little things can alter the mood of a trip and realign the pace. Even if it delays our plan it works out for the best in the end. Our spirit guides defiantly work in wonderful, mysterious ways.
So we head home so Brad can hook it back up. Easy fix if it works. Brad quickly hooks it back up and we take off for another test run. It started running really rough again so he stopped and popped the hood to look and listen. On the driver side there is a loom of wires that run over the valve cover. The Chilton’s manual calls it the engine control sensor circuit. He ran them with his hand to make sure they didn't come in contact with the exhaust manifold (grasping at straws). He pinched the connection together and the truck straightened out and ran perfect. We drove it for about an hour and it ran great. After $200 for a CPS, $12 for diesel additive, $70 for a scanner and a couple burning ulcers it just needed a little wiggle. We drove around for an hour hitting the rpm’s that were causing issue and it is running perfect now.
So we head to the commissary to stock up on food and supplies. We are planning 7-10 days through Canada so I wanted enough food for the entire trip plus 1 extra week of food in the event of a longer time in Canada. After filling three shopping carts we are ready to check out. Most of the menu is meals that can be prepared with the stove and water only. We are not sure what facilities we will find or how often we will be hooked up.
We finished everything on our list today so tomorrow we can hit the shower and we can pull out. It is amazing how little things can alter the mood of a trip and realign the pace. Even if it delays our plan it works out for the best in the end. Our spirit guides defiantly work in wonderful, mysterious ways.
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Well, AMEN!! There is a GOD!! So glad to hear it was something so minor! You guys had me worried you'd be on the side of the road in the middle of Canada trying to hitch a ride on a moose or something!
Cindy and Dan
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