Chevrolet Truck

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Is there any of the members that have any knowledge of the 6.5L Turbo charged diesel that GM makes?

 

[snapperbait]

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What ya wondering about SBN?... Anything specific?...

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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No snapper, just any pros or cons with this engine.

 

[NOSLEEP]

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Spinner<br />The 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines have not enjoyed<br />a good reputation in the world of diesel engines.<br />They are of gas design, converted by GM to diesel<br />engines. I have taken many over the years on trade<br />with owners complaining of high maintenance costs<br />and poor reliability and durability,and a short<br />life compared with other diesel manufacturers.GM<br />has reentered the diesel competition with the new<br />6.6l duramax by Isuzu a much better motor.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Thanks nosleep.<br />I got one now so we will see.<br />It seems to have plenty of get up and go about it, and it is as clean as a pin.<br />I bought it from the original owner and he had just got through putting a injection pump on it so maybe he has got the most of the bugs worked out of it.

 

[NOSLEEP]

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spinner<br />Keep the engine oil clean and change it regular<br />this will help greatly in any preventative<br />maintenance , a good oil additive like tufoil<br />would be a good idea. check out<br />www.62-65-dieselpage.com/

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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ok thanks.

 

[Tacklewasher]

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From what I hear (my Father-in-law has a 94) you've had the worst part replaced already. The injector pump is supposed to be the part that fails the most.<br /><br />Good luck with it and if you have a lot of questions, try Chevytalk<br /><br /> http://www.chevytalk.org

 

[MaxieRBrown183]

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Hi. I have owned an 84 6.2 and now have 93 6.5..<br />I had about 230,000 on the 6.2 and have <br />120,000 on the 6.5. I pull trailers with both.<br />6.5 has much more power than 6.2, both gave me good service except for fuel pump replacements both. The replacements worked well. Also both chev transmissions are weak. replace the 84 3 times and the 93 once. engine is excellent if you can get passed auto transmission.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Thanks all for the input.<br />I talked to the guy that bought it new and he pulled a gooseneck trailer hauling atvs and he said he has had no problems with it except some things the dealer took care of and a injection pump that was replaced by a recall.<br />Just normal maintenance and has had good luck with it.