Well, having looked over the truck and dragged it home, I can confirm it needs an IP. Because the truck currently doesn't have one. Nor does it have the intake manifold. And nothing had been placed over the intake ports, so who knows what might have ended up in those. And there is no hardware...
I am definitely in the "don't know" category! My knowledge of diesel maintenance and repair begins and ends with the VW TDI engines. So this truck is new ground for me.
With any project I get, I tend to take a clean slate sort of approach. Info given to me about potential issues is noted, then...
The who gave me the truck has said that is what's wrong with it.
Bit of a back story. He's an HD mechanic, and this truck was left by a customer who was getting work done, then never came back to pay his bills. Garage liens were placed on the truck and the equipment, client never came back...
Quick introduction. Long time GM guy, new to this board.
Currently have a '21 Sierra 3500 AT4 with the Duramax for my daily. Toys/projects include a 1999 Tahoe LT, and a 1995 K1500.
Mainly here for assistance and info on the 6.5L turbodiesel.
I've recently been gifted a 1995 Chev K1500 with...