u/amazonmakesmebroke

Purchased a weight loss program with hardware, mechanic is saying its an absolute necessity. Im at 251k miles with stock emissions. Should I just dump all the emissions stuff? I see all kinds of people who grenade their engines after a delete...

So I have had my '14 ecodiesel for 4 years, I'm at 244k miles, stock emissions and some PITA repairs and replacements, including trans pan (aftermarket), radiator (aftermarket), turbo coolant line (aftermarket), dorman intake. The dorman intake doesn't a swirl (runner motor) valve and my mechanic has hidden the corresponding CEL's.

I got the dreaded service DEF system, see dealership. Dealership was at the end of the 25 miles i had to service the DEF system. Brought it in and they were unable to see any codes corresponding to the DEF system. They are telling me I have to replace my intake (for $3680) before they can even try to troubleshoot. While it might be a requirement for them to force regen or troubleshoot.

My mechanic has some fancy $10k thor snap ln scan tool, is there something/anything I can do without having to pay the dealership $4k before even trying to troubleshoot the DEF system? Yes i now understand that a weight loss program would be optimal, and will be the next thing done, but it won't work with DEF codes active.

My fear is that if I take it from the dealership to bring to my mechanic to re-replace the intake (with only the factory one, because you cannot buy the runner motor separately) then it won't start again. He said a bypass switch will get it to start, but may eventually get perma locked out of starting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

So i got some time off and my vacation plans fell through, so I was planning on camping/fishing at Apache lake (burnt corral) and would like someone to join, for a few reasons: I'm a type 1 diabetic, and having someone who can at least help deal with possible sugar situation (nothing drastic, just possibly getting candy if necessary) also in case of emergency (cut, broken ankle, etc) and also someone to hang out with.

I have camping gear for at least one other person, cookware, cooler space, tent, sleeping pad/bag etc. I also have fishing gear if needed. I have full camping gear covered, honestly too much to list.

I can pick up/drop off if needed. Also someone with a boat would be friggen awesome, but not necessary.

I realize I may be asking a lot, but if interested, please do not bring politics with you.