[6t7gto]

Good friend of mine just called and they took this in on trade.
If you're interested call Don at 440.439.6665. Tell him David sent you.
Call him direct.

http://www.bedfordautowholesale.net/...hotos/5291652/

[Cammer-6]

at 87K its time for new injectors which is at miminum a $3500 job.
what engine code is this? LB7 or LLY?

[6t7gto]

Cammer,
I'm just passing on the info.
Don thought someone needing a nice tow vehicle would be interested.
Best to give him a call on Monday and he will give you that info.
david

[David Holmberg]

That's an LB7. 8th digit of the vin 1= LB7 2= LLY and a 2004.5 model.

Very nice truck, priced a little high.

[Cammer-6]

Originally Posted by David Holmberg

That's an LB7. 8th digit of the vin 1= LB7 2= LLY and a 2004.5 model.

Very nice truck, priced a little high.

duh never thought to look up the VIN
Yes a VIN 1 is LB7 and yes again to the injectors needing replacement.
I wish that had a blown up motor, I have a low miles LLY just itching for a home.

[David Holmberg]

I sold my LB7 with 80K miles, never had an issue. The next owner said he never added standyne or anything else to the fuel, drove the crap out of it and 15K later it needed two injectors.

I sold it because that was always in the back of my mind, sad too it was a great truck in mint shape...

BTW, I need to see if you have a couple 4th gen parts I need.

[Formulabruce]

nice truck, I hate engine shine products.........

[gto406]

Is that 3500 for the injectors or the all-in cost (parts/labour) for this? I assume injectors are the same on the newer Duramax diesels?

Been thinking about a 2500HD or 3500 dually as a tow vehicle (open trailer initially, then an enclosed for my 69 Bird).

Trying to sort out new (as I can afford) or go used (a clean 2000 or newer) for the truck, but trying to sort maintenance aspects. This truck would be a dedicated tow vehicle and would be stored when not in use.

Thanks,
Brian.

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by Cammer-6

at 87K its time for new injectors which is at miminum a $3500 job.
what engine code is this? LB7 or LLY?

Sadly, yes.

Originally Posted by David Holmberg

I sold my LB7 with 80K miles, never had an issue. The next owner said he never added standyne or anything else to the fuel, drove the crap out of it and 15K later it needed two injectors.

I sold it because that was always in the back of my mind, sad too it was a great truck in mint shape...

BTW, I need to see if you have a couple 4th gen parts I need.

Usually they let go close to 100K or sooner. Shame as much as I used to rip on D-Maxxes I do like that truck and they are powerful SOBs

[Cammer-6]

all of them have their pluses and minuses
01-04 have injector woes
04.5-06 have head gasket woes
but that allison trans is a beast

whats so nice is the ability to tune with a touch of a button.
Its not unheard of to max the trans out(800 ft lbs torque) with just a reprogram.

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by Cammer-6

all of them have their pluses and minuses
01-04 have injector woes
04.5-06 have head gasket woes
but that allison trans is a beast

whats so nice is the ability to tune with a touch of a button.
Its not unheard of to max the trans out(800 ft lbs torque) with just a reprogram.

You think the heads being aluminum is the cause of head gasket issues ?

I never cared for aluminum heads on a diesel; they always seem to be crack prone.

[David Holmberg]

Most of the issues with the 06 to 07.5 was the programmers on kill. The 06 is a beast of a motor unless you abuse it.

Volkswagen is and has been using aluminum heads on iron blocks without issue.