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just bought a 6.5 Turbo, anything to look for?

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Old 02-18-2014 | 11:28 AM
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just bought this 1995 1500 6.5 turbo. got about 400,000 so she's a little high mileage. anything that i should check over or inspect? injectors were done 50,000. rot checks out everything is relatively clean. any help or experience is appreciated thanks!
 
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Old 02-18-2014 | 01:45 PM
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Check and make sure you have the bracket on the starter.
 
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Old 02-18-2014 | 04:16 PM
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Old 02-21-2014 | 08:47 AM
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Cary a spare PMD mounted beside the one you are running for a quick change over on the side of the road.
 
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Old 02-24-2014 | 05:29 AM
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Check the engine oil cooler lines for leaks. If they are leaking swap them for a kit or make a kit yourself.

leroydiesel.com or lubricationsprcialist have kits

Do not waste time or money on OEM or OEM style lines. This is kind of a must do as many people have lost their engines with their engine oil cooler lines
 
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Old 02-24-2014 | 07:46 AM
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thanks a lot guys all the feedbacks appreciated
 
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Old 03-06-2014 | 04:41 PM
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get the radiator serviced or at least give it a good flush, not long had my rig n that gave me some dramas. ended up needing a new radiator.
 
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Old 03-24-2014 | 05:06 PM
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This is a good thread, answered some of my questions before I asked them!!
 
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Old 03-24-2014 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by burnhedge
Check and make sure you have the bracket on the starter.
Double check.

Several people have had their blocks ruined because of this. I know of one that the block was ruined with one hit of the key after a new starter was installed without the front starter brace
 
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