Well it was a pretty straight forward day. We had the back opened and ready for the mechanic, and they started promptly at 7:30AM. By 9:15AM they had the exhaust manifold off, with two broken bolts (the one on #3), and on the bench for us to all look over. It was not warped, and more importantly, ****ed at an angle. So even if I had run it over to a machine shop, the '****ed' #3 would have pre-loaded the bolts (If the manifold holes on of #3 would aligned with he bolts).
So, new manifold, bolts, turbo bolts, gasket - and back out of the shop by 1:00PM. (With sometime for the mechanic to have lunch in this time.)
I asked on another board, whether or not anyone knows if I should re-torque the bolts after some heating/cooling cycles have gone by. Maybe a few thousand miles? (The Cummins shop said they were not advised by Cummins to do this. But both the mechanic and Service Supervisor both said they could not see how it would hurt to do so. Mostly just 'tighten only' not loosening and then torquing again.)
Any input on if 're-torquing' and if so, how far before doing so?
Rocky Mountain Cummins at Grand Junction did what they said they would do. Did a professional job. Run a real clean, and safe, shop. Very efficient office staff. Looked to be a former Coach Care facility, but not sure. Value? Well, the shop rates not only cover the mechanic, but this professional staff that I just mentioned. It's one of those things where you are paying for the Cummins expertise, in a location where you should expect (and did in this case) efficient experience. Lower costs shop rates shops are available, and 'can' provide good care too. But when you're on the road, and have reservations with penalties along the way. Getting in, and getting out - with proper repairs, is what you should expect to get for these higher shop rates:)!
Best to all,
Smitty
