How old is a GMC 3500 diesel engine?
The company i work for has 5 GMC 3500 HD trucks with the 6.5 diesel engine. The oldest is a 98 with 117,000 miles. This truck is a 5 speed manual transmission and has to have a new clutch every 30,000 miles. It has also had a cracked valve and fuel injector pump. We have one truck that just had it’s third engine installed.
How many miles does a GMC 6.5 diesel have?
I don’t think the 6.5 was built heavy enough for the job, but man, proving that 89K engine failure is “premature” is a tough row to hoe. The company i work for has 5 GMC 3500 HD trucks with the 6.5 diesel engine. The oldest is a 98 with 117,000 miles. This truck is a 5 speed manual transmission and has to have a new clutch every 30,000 miles.
Are there any problems with the GM diesel?
He said that there were a lot of problems with the GM diesel, and some of the problems had no solutions and sometimes they couldn’t firgure out what the problem was (and he is a certified diesel mechanic himself). He also said he sees a lot of them in for work in a more disproportionate number than gassers.
Are there any problems with a Chevy 6.5L diesel?
For tubeking1, you are the only human that I have encountered live or via internet that says that have had no problems or only minor problems with there Chevy 6.5L Diesel! I purchased a new 94 model, changed the oil and filter, etc. regularly.
Are there any problems with the GMC 6.5 diesel?
The serious problems such as; stalling, hesitation, bucking, effected performance and safety. Factory support seemed nil and the dealers seemed to not understand the problems and appeared to have little desire to learn about or service them, and aftermarket support was virtually nonexistent.
He said that there were a lot of problems with the GM diesel, and some of the problems had no solutions and sometimes they couldn’t firgure out what the problem was (and he is a certified diesel mechanic himself). He also said he sees a lot of them in for work in a more disproportionate number than gassers.
Is there a GM 6.5 diesel engine website?
The 6.5 Diesel products business grew, and the information on many of those fine products and other items are still here on this new website that is dedicated to upgrades for RELIABILITYand PERFORMANCEof the GM 6.5 Diesel engines.
How is drive fluid changed in a GMC 3500?
Drive fluid pressure from the manual valve is changed into 2-3 drive fluid pressure at the 1-2 shift valve, this pressure is directed to the 2-3 shift valve, Pulse Width Motor (PWM) solenoid and the intermediate (second) clutch.