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      TommyJ1980 reacted to DerekTheGreat's post in the thread Vibration at idle... with Like Like.
      Brown gunk? That wouldn't be caused by coolant getting into your cylinders. Unless it is an extreme amount, a cylinder ingesting...
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to SUBURBAN5's post in the thread Vibration at idle... with Like Like.
      Sounds like you have a plan which is good. Start with all the needed repairs. Intake gaskets are fairly straight forward. The water...
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to SUBURBAN5's post in the thread Vibration at idle... with Like Like.
      Why did they say you need a new intake gasket? Is is leaking coolant?
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to any4xx's post in the thread Vibration at idle... with Like Like.
      I think EVERY Vortec needs a new intake gasket. Sorry… Cheap humor. But I’ve had three and every one eventually had an intake leak.
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to SUBURBAN5's post in the thread Vibration at idle... with Like Like.
      I'm not gonna argue that but what I was getting at is, if it's leaking coolant, I'm pretty sure that can cause the truck to idle funny...
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      TommyJ1980 replied to the thread Vibration at idle....
      So I think I have a couple things going on, first, yes, there was something in the notes about leaking coolant, and the spark plugs...
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      Hey foks - 1998 K2500 5.7L pickup with 248000 miles. Had it in the shop for some misfiring that was going on, and they said it needs a...
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to someotherguy's post in the thread Broken frame?? with Like Like.
      I don't think any amount of makeup will hide that mess. :D Nah anyway yeah Ford (or aftermarket?) apparently has a kit out for...
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to someotherguy's post in the thread Broken frame?? with Haha Haha.
      (in Crocodile Dundee voice) "You call that a broken frame? That's not a broken frame... THIS.. is a broken frame!" With "weight"...
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to Moparmat2000's post in the thread Broken frame?? with Like Like.
      Sheeeit. I'm not Skeeered. I'd weld that up in a heartbeat, and not think twice.
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      TommyJ1980 replied to the thread Broken frame??.
      Follow-up, I tacked it and bolted this plate on to get it to a buddy’s house, who does happen to be a welder by trade. I cut and fit the...
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      TommyJ1980 replied to the thread Broken frame??.
      It's a Chicago electric flux 125 welder. Advertised to be able to weld up to 3/16 thick.
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to Moparmat2000's post in the thread Broken frame?? with Like Like.
      I have a Lincoln weld pak 100 with a mig attachment. That should be sufficient if you run it on the high temp setting and notch out the...
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      TommyJ1980 replied to the thread Broken frame??.
      It was from the arm to the metal bar the connects to the tie rods that I had the problem. It probably would be easier the second time...
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      TommyJ1980 reacted to Caman96's post in the thread Broken frame?? with Like Like.
      Considering this is where steering box connects, if it was me, I’d at least get a professional welder”s quote.
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