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Old 11-09-2011, 10:30 PM
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im new to diesels i just got a 94 chevy 6.5 turbo and when i start it black and white smoke comes out but after i rev it up a couple times it clears up and smooths out i put new glow plugs in and i changed fuel filter and when i open bleader on filter it runs it dry can anyone please help plus i just had to put a starter on it and a flex plater but i get a grinding from the starter every now and then

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ok got starter fixed bushing on nose cone wasnt right on starter and i checked codes and im getting a 42 how do i fix that one
 

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Old 11-10-2011, 05:16 PM
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check to make sure your lift pump is working.
 
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Old 11-13-2011, 09:51 PM
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x2. how are you bleeding the fuel filter?
 
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