"OFFICIAL" What did you do to your D-Max today?
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Same engine/Trans are rated for 36k in GCWR in 5500 kodiaks... The weak linknis the rear axle in my truck..
Stock turbo on. Get 30 mile down the road low coolant light comes on it takes 2 gallons found this
Then this
https://youtu.be/obr0wq2zSx8
Debating whether to limp towards Denver which is up hill 400 miles
I know you had to build the motor,but I can't remember, did you purchase the truck used? I'd so how many miles were on it? And fwiw,my brother in law had a dodge dually 5.9,busted rings at 200,000 plus,only pulled a travel trailer. Not picking sides on trucks ,but it is what it is. He also has other repairs,just like duramax and ford owners. Sorry for your luck.
So update..
Truck lost the turbo outside Salina KS.. Dmaxsub(waynes) let.me borrow a lbz charger and LMM air intake plumbing..
Shortly after leaving coated the side of the trailer... Found DS draft tube was kinked shut.. Got it open haven't been coating the trailer... Got to Oakley KS(200 miles) did an oil change.. Pulled out 4.5 gallons of oil/water . currently typing this in Stratton CO.. Stopped to top the radiator...
Truck is on its 3rd engine since I've owned it.... Bought it used with 95-98k on it.. Lost the first engine (piston)end of may, lost the bore and balanced engine(crankshaft) in August in Miami where JD at CFDP and I put a junkyard LBZ in that was supposed to have only 106k or so.. Got ~20k on it.. It's not dead yet... Limping along @55 in a 75 is no fun.. The thinking if it blows the closer to Denver the more options I have for help and rebuild right now I'm ~150 miles out vs 430 I started at
Truck lost the turbo outside Salina KS.. Dmaxsub(waynes) let.me borrow a lbz charger and LMM air intake plumbing..
Shortly after leaving coated the side of the trailer... Found DS draft tube was kinked shut.. Got it open haven't been coating the trailer... Got to Oakley KS(200 miles) did an oil change.. Pulled out 4.5 gallons of oil/water . currently typing this in Stratton CO.. Stopped to top the radiator...
Truck is on its 3rd engine since I've owned it.... Bought it used with 95-98k on it.. Lost the first engine (piston)end of may, lost the bore and balanced engine(crankshaft) in August in Miami where JD at CFDP and I put a junkyard LBZ in that was supposed to have only 106k or so.. Got ~20k on it.. It's not dead yet... Limping along @55 in a 75 is no fun.. The thinking if it blows the closer to Denver the more options I have for help and rebuild right now I'm ~150 miles out vs 430 I started at
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Smart ass or just fng?
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Smartass if same guy on compd and definitely no noob
Where at in Co. Are you close to again? I m have a fellow Dmax buddy in Denver...? Hello to any of y'all in his area... We got a wounded soldier pulling into friendly ground. Help if ya can! GL buddy. If ya need anything call or text, I'll do my best!
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I know few forum members out here in Denver area. Definitely be getting a game plan tomorrow
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Thinking of what the better deal is.. A blue 05 lly crew cab with center console and cloth interior with 209k miles for $12,900. Or a white 06 crew cab slt lbz with 256k miles for $13,900. Both are 4wd push button and both sierras. The 06 could be a vin 2 as well.
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I wasn't trying to be a smart a$$. I was stating what I would be doing as his truck makes money and if its down for repairs its costing money. And if he can bump up to a 4500 chassis it would be better for the job as long as dot. regulations would be the same for him.
Hey Adam our shop is located in Loveland, CO and specialize in light duty diesels. Let me know if I can be of service!
A new issue has started for my truck as of earlier this week. I go to work in the morning at 6.40, the truck cranks very fast and starts immediately. I get off work at 5.30 and attempt to start my truck. It cranks very fast but cranks for 10 seconds or so before starting. Its been taking longer to start as each day passes. Id say the issue started on monday or tuesday, im not sure if it has to do with the weather cooling down (high 50s/low 60s at night) My truck does not smoke at all at idle. Thanks in advance
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Nope, no fuel at all on the housing. I don't know if it has been replaced/rebuilt in the past either.
Trying to figure out how I'm going to fix this coolant drip I can't seem to get rid of at my coolant tanks level sensor.
Corey
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