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  1. dirty max 2500

    piston inspection..

    Okay so if everything else checks out good ill just do a valve job .even if my truck has 220000 miles.the block should be good right even with the valve issue..would it cause a weak spot in the engine?uh would it make the piston weak in that same cylinder with the valve issue? Im gonna take take...
  2. dirty max 2500

    piston inspection..

    I want everything stock.
  3. dirty max 2500

    piston inspection..

    No offense taken.I appreciate everyone's opinion. I just need some help..I have a 4,000 budget. my truck has 220,000 miles and a valve issue in cylinder #7. Ill take my heads to a shop if you guys think thats a better idea.so would you guys do a complete overhaul with this many miles? Even if...
  4. dirty max 2500

    piston inspection..

    Hi I have to changes my heads..since i am taking off the heads I wanted to inspect my pistons.so here's my question Do you have to take the pistons out of the cylinder, you know disconnect from the crank to physically inspect them.or can you just look at them from the top and inspect the...
  5. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    Ok thanks...ima take it apart and see what I find..if the piston and side walls are good ill just get the heads...I can always get a short block if I have problems down the road right?also does a long block come with a new turbo? On a side note I seen a video of a lb7 making the exact same sound...
  6. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    I just want to fix it..maybe if my piston is bad I'll look into a longblock..I'm trying to spend the least amount of money to get it running and reliable. .
  7. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    Can I check the balance rate for the injectors? in its current condition? You know with the bad valve?I was gonna put some new one in? It's been almost 100000 miles.
  8. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    * #17***** *Today, 05:33 PM Hot COCOAL* May the farce be with you * Join Date: Jun 2012 Truck: CC/SB Engine: LBZ Transmission: Automatic Posts: 3,567 *Hot COCOAL's Garage Feedback Score:*1*reviews, 100% Basically to remove the engine: Unhook battery leads Place hood in service...
  9. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    Sorry I haven't logged on..I've been busy...so I decided to take my heads off...i just bought a cherry picker and engine stand...i gathered some tools also for the job..i know I can pull the motor but taking off the head seems complicated. I tried to search for threads but when I click on the...
  10. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    Lol right you are...i didn't even notice. .they told me leather when I bought it...
  11. dirty max 2500

    2002 duramax Lb7 for sale

    My bad..sorry if I annoyed you..
  12. dirty max 2500

    2002 duramax Lb7 for sale

    I have for sale a 2002 duramax extended cab..the diesel shop said it has bad valve in cylinder number 7...it's rwd, leather, one rip on driver side very clean besides that ....manual roll up windows and seats..clean title.220000 miles. . 20 in rims...pink in hand..bakersfield ca, 6500 obo...i...
  13. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    . may be possible to find another engine. For example ; what their charging for and to install a new motor.i feel like I might as well get a new truck..iam leaning towards a Lbz...thanks for the link though.
  14. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    It's leather but it's a base model I think...it doesn't have power windows or seats.it sits six people and it's a extended cab...02 Lb7 6.6
  15. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    It has 220,000 miles
  16. dirty max 2500

    how much is a duramax with a bad valve worth?

    Hi every body my LB7 was running good until my engine started knocking. .i took it to the shop they said cylinder number 7 was dead.it had a bent push rod and the piece on the end broke off..the truck still knock after the push rod was fixed..now the guy in charge of the estimates said it's the...
  17. dirty max 2500

    oil wieght?

    Sorry it was delo 400.thanks fyi I like old spice and Charmin. Lol.thanks guys for all the input
  18. dirty max 2500

    oil wieght?

    I got ahold of the guy he said he was using Delco.thanks guys I'ma try that again
  19. dirty max 2500

    which efi tune?

    I decided to go with the economy tune... i just wanted to see if they were accurate and if anybody had any first hand experience.i don't feel bad about asking questions it's not like you have to participate in the thread.iam sure there are less sarcastic members that don't mind.pizza pig thanks...
  20. dirty max 2500

    which efi tune?

    Hi my ecm went out on my 2002 duramax LB7.i sent it in to so cal diesel. The guys there were very nice but I didn't want to burden them with my 21 ?s.lol I thought I would take it to the forums.so he Said there is a light , economy, and heavy tow tune and can program it into my new ecm.my truck...
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