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  1. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Maybe I'll just wait until tomorrow and get another Napa Gold or AC delco... I just realized it was 23:00. Tomorrow is another day to be thankful for.
  2. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    I did see that, the old one is still on the old filter. Do you think it's safe to put the old one back on just so I can start the engine to make sure the bearings aren't trash? Also, if anyone has Snapchat, I can show you pictures of anything that might help. My username is the same.
  3. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Now I'm having trouble with the fuel filter. The old one was on there way too tight, but spun right off. The new Valuecraft filter only has 3 threads on it, where as the Napa that came off has like 5 or 6. It looks the same other than that... it goes on and spins freely but never gets...
  4. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    I probably wouldn't reach for diesel fuel, but thanks for the heads up. I really dont know what to expect with all this stuff. I know cars and gas trucks.. parts replacing and stuff like that, but diesel is a whole new world to me.
  5. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Thanks for the tip! I drove about 60 miles total since the oil was supposidly changed, and dumped out about 6 gal of fuel. So that might be around a gallon per 10 miles.... is that a really bad leak? Also, it looks like somebody was inside the passenger side upper and lower valve covers...
  6. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    There's a gauge port? Never heard of that before, thats awesome! I saw a video on pressurizing the filter on youtube... I'll watch it again. I'm glad thats not a dealer part, $20 isnt too bad. Thanks for the fast replies guys!
  7. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    So if I put the sensor back in to plug the hole, It will run fine? Where do I get another one at? Is that an Autozone part or a dealership only part? Do you think my truck is safe to start? is there anything else I should do or check before I put oil back in and start it up?? I dont think...
  8. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    The wires for the plug at the bottom of the fuel filter?? Wont the engine go into limp mode incase there's water in the fuel?
  9. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Well, 4 different oil filters wrenches and 100 ft/lbs later, I finally got the oil filter off. Finally got the fuel filter off too, except the wires for the water sensor broke off... where can I get another one??
  10. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    I did sign the "sold as-is" waiver.... I dont know anything about PA laws for that kind of stuff. Anyone how how to look that up?
  11. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Thanks Thanks for the tips. I'll probably change the oil and filters 2 or 3 times.... if everything is ok.
  12. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    It was probably another dumb newbie question, but I asked about an oil overflow because a ton of CLEAN diesel came out. And I only got 5 gallons out so far, who knows how much is still in there... I also have dirty oil dripping down from somewhere higher up, so I thought maybe it was past the...
  13. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    I know! I hope the engine isn't junk. A rebuild might make my family homeless... I started looking for a forum to join before I bought the truck. Is there an oil overflow somewhere? From the time the low oil sensor started dinging, I was at a red light (idling for like 2 min)(on a hill) 1/4...
  14. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    So I started to changed the oil today.... I didnt get too far tho After I finallyyyy got the plug out, 5 gal of diesel (faily clean looking) came roaring out!! Now my pan is TOOO full, I got nothing to dump it all in, and the flow wasnt slowing down as I threw the plug back in... It looks...
  15. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    And thanks for the little check list Robby Avery :thumb:
  16. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Thanks for clearing that up. How long did it take GM to come up with a better design? I knew the early Dmaxs had leaking issues, I just never heard the term "Making Oil", I kept thinking everyone had a typo. (Im totally not up on my diesel lingo yet, except "rollin coal") :woott: I think I...
  17. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    What is a good oil for an LB7 with 135k on it?
  18. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    I'm not sure what "making oil" means... The oil was just changed before I got it. It looks clean, doesnt smell like fuel, and has the proper amount in it. The tuner says oil life is at 97%. Low oil pressure is one thing, but 6 psi with the dash dinging like crazy is a little different... to...
  19. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    I checked the EOP with an Edge CS. It goes down to 6-7 psi at idle.... thats pretty low. Scares me! Its my 1st diesel and they are noisey engines to begin with... but I dont think I hear an abnormal knock tho. Is it safe to idle with 6 psi?
  20. MolonLabe420

    Finally got my 1st diesel... where do I start?

    Thanks for the tip. I'm most concerned about the low oil pressure, I don't even want to start it...
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