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Recent content by T9000

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    Truck bought for parts, got it running, but…

    Not yet, tried the easier things first and that would be next, looking to get a testing kit.
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    Truck bought for parts, got it running, but…

    Just a quick update, I fixed all the oil leaks (so far it looks good) and replaced the synthetic Shell Rotella T6 with conventional 15W-40 (couldn't find Valvoline HD in my area and got Chevron Delo 400 SDE HD). I run Rotella T6 on my other HMMWV (same 6.5TD engine) with zero blowby and no...
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    Truck bought for parts, got it running, but…

    Good news! It turns out that when I installed the turbo assembly the first time, with the crossover attached, I pushed out the snowman seal (found it in the engine valley), I guess when was trying to fit the crossover under the body. This time, after learning the turbo inside and out, I...
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    Truck bought for parts, got it running, but…

    Yes, I took a close look and one thing that doesn't look right is that the small side of the snowman seal seats lower than the larger side, almost level with the engine block edge, giving the feeling that there is very little to no compression present when the turbo cartridge is installed. I...
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    Anyone commit sacrilege and weld 16.5 inch rims to convert to 17 inch rims?

    I admit it...these trucks are like those crazy horny girlfriends...the hotter they look...the more issues they have ...that's why it's so addictive...and irresistible... Sure, those tires are going to rip your spindles off, but man...did that feel / look amazing hehehe Get another set, let's...
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    Truck bought for parts, got it running, but…

    Any other words of wisdom for turbo oil leak at the base? Have you seen this issue before? Is the torque maybe too much or too low?
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    Anyone commit sacrilege and weld 16.5 inch rims to convert to 17 inch rims?

    Oh yeah, that offset is too much, I personally don't care about the "skateboard" look (and like you are saying, it's not good for the spindles), but it shows what work others have done in this area trying to relatively maintain the wheel OEM look.
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    Anyone commit sacrilege and weld 16.5 inch rims to convert to 17 inch rims?

    I have been searching to buy/ make/ modify a similar wheel (I like the 24 bolt OEM look and the runflat) but with a standard diameter that would have more tire options. In the process I ran into this truck, which it looks like it has 20" wheels with the OEM look: I contacted the guy asking...
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    Truck bought for parts, got it running, but…

    Ok, so I finally got around to install the new turbo cartridge, new gaskets, new turbo bolts, unblocked the wastegate (it is moving smoothly now), but there is not much change. The blow-by is the same and it still leaks oil at the turbo base, maybe less than before. I tightened the two turbo...
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    L5P in a REV truck?

    Oh yes, I forgot about the CP4 (went over all the differences a while back), you are exactly right, that's why I thought the LBZ (with 6 speed) and LMM are in the sweet spot. Things are starting crystalize in my head lol
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    L5P in a REV truck?

    From online info it sounded like all 2006-2007 LBZs are 6 speed and I was just looking for the D vin code ( www.xtremediesel.com - The LBZ was the first Duramax to be coupled to the 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic, which proved capable of handling more power than the five-speed version that...
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    L5P in a REV truck?

    I know what you mean by the "other" stuff :) On that line of thought, wouldn't the LML fall in the same size category and be just as good if not better as the LMM/ LBZ?
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    L5P in a REV truck?

    I see what you are saying, the LLY (from H1), LMM and LBZ are much closer together, while the L5P is over 7" taller, at least on paper. Even 4-5" additional would be tough to clear. but I hear it has been done. Will keep investigating, but at the moment the LBZ looks to be the sweet spot...
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    L5P in a REV truck?

    How about the transfer case, can I keep the existing one (242 I think)? Or do I need to change that too to from the donor Duramax truck?
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    L5P in a REV truck?

    That’s great info as always, thank you!
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