DEF Doser Valve

[JimT]

Got the Doser for $45 from Amazon. Then I had to buy the gasket ($44), thermal isolator ($10) and 3 new bolts ($5.50 each) from the dealer.

To get to the doser I had to remove the rear loop around section of exhaust pipe (two 90 degree elbows). Broke the 3 clamps trying to get them off ($50 each) and needed 3 new gaskets ($14 each). Found that the middle clamp was never tightened and was missing the gasket! Also had to replace one of the 90 degree pipes since the thermal insulation was damaged and falling off ($340).

To get the exhaust pipes out I had to drop the driveshaft. Since that was down figured I'd replace the carrier bearing ($100 + $10 locknut + $2.50 washer).

And to make all this work easier I had to remove my tool box mounted behind the cab.

Add a new DEF filter ($83) and while I'm at it change the air dryer cartridge ($32).

Add another $150 for shop labor to remove the old and reinstall the new locknut and bearing since I didn't have the right tools.

Grand total for this bargain doser replacement adventure: $1025. :waaaht:

Then, if that wasn't enough, one of the brake lines on my pickup sprung a leak on the way home tonight. :too_sad: