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Old 12-17-2013, 02:15 AM
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Default Re: My Truck's engine blew on the way to MCACN...

Just got her back this afternoon. She runs great. Final bill was $3,400. Of that $1100 was for parts - head gaskets, 34 head bolts at $7 apiece, new waterpump (which was the most expensive part) and assorted hoses, serpentine belt, thermostat, gaskets, etc. Since this is a GM repair center all the parts were at list price. But if something goes bad, they cover the part and the labor to remove and reinstall. All in all, I got away reasonably cheaply considering a new engine would have added about $6400 more to that amount.

Before it could leave the dealer, the 80+ year-old owner had to test drive the truck. He has been running the dealership for the last 56 years and nothing leaves without him first approving the work. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

In case anyone needs some diesel work done, here is a link to their place:
http://www.colonialmotorsofnj.com/Au...chburg-NJ.html
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Old 12-17-2013, 02:48 AM
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Default Re: My Truck's engine blew on the way to MCACN...

Great to hear that it all worked out for you Steve! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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Old 12-17-2013, 03:42 AM
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Default Re: My Truck's engine blew on the way to MCACN...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
In case anyone needs some diesel work done, here is a link to their place:
http://www.colonialmotorsofnj.com/Au...chburg-NJ.html
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Good to know they're trust worthy Steve. Thats not far from here. I've driven past that place many times.
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Old 12-17-2013, 12:33 PM
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Default Re: My Truck's engine blew on the way to MCACN...

I tried to buy a new truck from them in 07. Would not budge on the price snd not except a GM supplier discount coupon. Then would not trade the truck to the other dealer down the highway who would. Wound up buying a different truck from the 2 nd dealer. Maybe this is why they only fix and not sale new trucks.
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They were probably part of gm bankruptcy restructuring
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