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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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How long is it safe to run a 97 cummins with no coolant at all? Sorry I know it's dumb but it happened and need to know if I should pull the motor and replace it
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 09:54 AM
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Did motor seize up ?
How hot did it get ?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 12:07 PM
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Did motor seize up ?
How hot did it get ?
It got just under 200 degrees. It did not seize up. The truck starts like a champion runs great but the turbo won't spool at all... I drove it down the driveway realized the problem and put fluid in it right away. Truck literally sounds and drives normally except the turbo issue
 
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Old Mar 11, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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Check for play in wheel, then check for boost leaks.
 
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