At 06:00 PM 17/04/01, you wrote:
>Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 19:41:18 -0400
>From: "Neal P. Dion" <kmco@tds.net>
>Subject: LRO: 6.5 Diesel
>
>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.
Try and find a local military vehicle rebuilder. There is one in
Tri-cities, Wa. They had 6.2/6.5's stacked up for HumVee's, etc.
Maybe ask a motor pool guy?
Chris
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