Re: LRO: 6.5 Diesel

From: John Cranfield (john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed Apr 18 2001 - 07:09:40 EDT

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    <http://www.enginecore.com/>
    Check this out.
    I know nothing about it so I can make no recomendations.
    John and Muddy

    "Neal P. Dion" wrote:
    >
    > Hi -
    > Not a lot of LR content here, but I need some help and I've seen this engine
    > mentioned many times in the past on this list. I have a Chevy 3500HD one
    > ton with the 6.5 turbo engine in it. This truck is a key part of my
    > business and this past Monday it finally gave up the ghost. About 190,000
    > miles and I've worked it hard, no major problems till now and no complaints.
    > Have not dropped the pan yet, but I suspect that a piston will fall on my
    > head when I do - engine is a write off.
    > My question - does anyone know of a source for this engine, either
    > remanufactured or used. GM gave me an estimate of just under $10K for the
    > job ( $7400 for just the long block) and that's assuming that the existing
    > injection system and turbo are reusable. The truck is in good shape, but
    > it's a 93 and it's tough to justify that kind of expenditure. Any web sites
    > that I should check? I'm located in New Hampshire.
    > Thanks for the help.
    > LR Content - I started the Ser. 3 this past weekend. Started right up (more
    > or less!), need to do the front brakes, get it inspected and I'm on the road
    > for another season.



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