6.4 options repair replace engine 2008
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More Turbo
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6.4 options repair replace engine 2008
Hi. I am new to diesels, so admittedly a newbie. Have read that this year is not good. Anyways found a mechanic special engine knocking. Does it make sense to replace w another size diesel, if so are there many issues getting it to run right, for instance computer swap or a whole lot more issues ? I'll start reading the forum to get more familiar but hoping for some general ideas .... thks ...
Fleet Mechanic
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If you’re new to diesel, don’t start with buying a mechanics special 6.4.
They are among the worse (if not the outright worse) diesel engine to ever land in a mass produced consumer market vehicle.
They break often, are very hard to work on, parts availability sucks, and if you do find parts they’re expensive.
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They are among the worse (if not the outright worse) diesel engine to ever land in a mass produced consumer market vehicle.
They break often, are very hard to work on, parts availability sucks, and if you do find parts they’re expensive.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: East Tawas, MI
If you're new to Diesels and like to read and get your hands dirty...........you found the perfect tool to learn on.
They are great trucks when running right. What was said by Ant above is very true. Availability and cost of parts are explosively a factor.
If your not in too deep already, you will be financially. It's just not worth it. If you need a Diesel that's one thing, if your just tinkering, look over your shoulder for trail cams because you'll be tinkering alot.
What did you pay for it and what truck did you get?
Denny
They are great trucks when running right. What was said by Ant above is very true. Availability and cost of parts are explosively a factor.
If your not in too deep already, you will be financially. It's just not worth it. If you need a Diesel that's one thing, if your just tinkering, look over your shoulder for trail cams because you'll be tinkering alot.
What did you pay for it and what truck did you get?
Denny
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From: Alberta
Nice way of saying it, Denny!
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