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Sell it to some other unsuspecting b@stard while it still runs.
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They're not fragile in stock trim once you address the known issues. As long as you're satisfied with stock levels of performance you should be fine.You really don't seem to like these engines, huh? I mean I have heard a few bad things but then I have heard good and bad about just about every engine out there... Are they really that fragile?
Yes, it should handle that fine, depending on what it weighs.I was pretty excited to get it, the people I am getting it from used to pull a 32' travel trailer all the time... Should be well within its capabilities to occasionally pull a 12' box trailer full of tools? I would hope?
Yes. Just remember it's a 30 year old light duty diesel. Handle the issues and don't ask it to do more.I would like to avoid replacing the truck or the engine for the next 5 years at least, preferably 10 or more. Is that even reasonably possible?
Whew.. you're way nicer about that boat anchor than most would be. I figure it's best to rip the band-aid off now instead of letting the guy learn from years of E.R.-priced first aid.They're not fragile in stock trim once you address the known issues. As long as you're satisfied with stock levels of performance you should be fine.
Yes, it should handle that fine, depending on what it weighs.
Yes. Just remember it's a 30 year old light duty diesel. Handle the issues and don't ask it to do more.
What is the world coming to when I'm the nice voice in the room??Whew.. you're way nicer about that boat anchor than most would be. I figure it's best to rip the band-aid off now instead of letting the guy learn from years of E.R.-priced first aid.
Richard
Well, the last two years should answer that question......What is the world coming to when I'm the nice voice in the room??
I'm just jaded, old, and grouchy - mostly from constantly cruising craigslist and facebook marketplace and seeing nothing but GMT400 ads in three categories:What is the world coming to when I'm the nice voice in the room??
Hey everyone,
Not new here but it's been a while since I posted.
Anyhow, in a couple weeks I will be getting a new-to-me 1995 K1500 ECSB, with the 6.5 turbodiesel. It has about 119,900 on the clock and drove very well on my test drive. The CEL came on but I did not notice any issues or noises at any speed, in town or on the highway.
Is there anything I should be wary of regarding this truck insofar as my daily usage? I have read not to let them get too hot, and that the PMD wants to be moved if it hasn't been already.
I know that the truck has new injectors and fuel filters, new brake lines, and a couple other new things that I forget.
I guess my main thing I am asking is 1) what should I look for/avoid while I drive, and 2) what maintenance items are common or should be done preemptively for a diesel?
Thanks a
Bought my wife a 97 cclb dually with the 6.5 in it. She loves her truck and loves the 6.5. I know there are a lot of haters out there but if you get one that’s been well taken care of you’ll have no problems. I’ve seen some videos of guys pulling 20k lbs with these like there’s nothing there. Ours has around 220k on it and it runs like a champ. No blow by whatsoever. And doesn’t use any oil whatsoever with 3-4000 mile oil change intervals. I did a water pump on it and the timing gears look as if they were brand new. Super clean compared to ones I’ve seen in the past.It seems you have the most important stuff down. Watching the coolant temp and moving the PMD.
Something else to consider is that these injection pumps were designed when ULSD was not a thing. The pumps can use a little help with lubrication by using a diesel additive or a quality 2 ****** oil when filling up.
At 120k miles the next concern could be the injection pump if it has not already been replaced.
1. Its a light duty diesel, don't expect Duramax performance.
2. These early IDI diesels are don't have extreme maintenance. Oil changes and filters like everything else.
Inspect the turbo for excessive shaft play and make sure the vacuum pump and solenoids are working if they haven't been deleted.
I have an early model without the electronic injection pump. So that's about as far as I can get you.
Everyone has there own opinions with the 6.5 and everyone has had either good luck and love them or terrible luck and hate them. I on the other hand love the 6.5. Some people just buy garbage that’s not been taken care of and beat like a 4 banger Honda with a fart can. Some get lucky and get one that’s been owned by an old man that’s taken very good care of his rig since it was almost new.Bought my wife a 97 cclb dually with the 6.5 in it. She loves her truck and loves the 6.5. I know there are a lot of haters out there but if you get one that’s been well taken care of you’ll have no problems. I’ve seen some videos of guys pulling 20k lbs with these like there’s nothing there. Ours has around 220k on it and it runs like a champ. No blow by whatsoever. And doesn’t use any oil whatsoever with 3-4000 mile oil change intervals. I did a water pump on it and the timing gears look as if they were brand new. Super clean compared to ones I’ve seen in the past.You must be registered for see images attachYou must be registered for see images attach
Don’t see them often on the road anymore and they have a one of a kind sound when you open up the exhaust with some 4 inch pipe and that’s what’s so great about having one. Everyone you see around my area is a basic 454. I’m not a big fan. good luck and I hope you enjoy your 6.5 the way we enjoy ours.