LRO: Re: LRO Mailing List DIGEST * * * * V1 #342

From: Wise Owl (wiseowl@direct.ca)
Date: Wed Apr 18 2001 - 19:25:04 EDT

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    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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