Just found this today when i got to work:pop2:
Date:05/01/2009Ref. number:Parts / Product / G_0000027949Subject:SPO - Bulletin GMP09-094 - Information On Improved Fuel Filter for 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine
To: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER and Pontiac (including MD)
DESCRIPTION...
This sucks, Truck rolls over 100K and all the lights start going out.:doh:
In the past 2k miles I've had to replace both brake lights (on seperate occasions), right fog light, left tail light, both DRL's, and now just found out I've got a tag light out too.:mad: It's starting to get a bit...
Saw this in the LLY/LBZ forum so I figured I'd start one for us LB7 guys.:pop2:
Programmer: Edge Juice / Attitude
Average: 16.5:beer: (driving like me:D)
Best: 23.4 (DIC showing 25mpg)
Worst: 11 (Towing 24' Enclosed "V" nose car trailer w/ a headwind)
I've been experiencing some issues with my locking differential not working proberly fo a while. Yesterday when i went to change the fluid i found out why. I pulled the drain plug out and this is what i found stuck to the magnet.:doh:
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So I take the cover off and this is what i find...
Subject:Information On Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Warning Labels Found On Fuel Station Pumps -- Applicable to All Light and Medium Duty Diesel Engines with RPO codes LBZ, LB7, LH6, LLY, LMM, LL4, LQM, LQN, L49, L56, L57, L65, LG4, 1C3, 1C2, 1L5
Models:1997-2007 GM Light Duty and Medium...
Subject:Information On Identifying Duramax™ Diesel LB7, LLY, LMM, LBZ Overpower Engine Breakdown or Non-Function Due to Aftermarket Power-Up Devices vs. Non Overpower Engine Non-Function of Pistons, Cylinders, and Valvetrain Components
Models:2001-2009 Chevrolet Silverado
2003-2009 Chevrolet...
Subject:6.6L Duramax™ LBZ, LLY, LMM Diesel Engine EGR Valve Motor is Now Serviceable Separately from EGR Valve Assembly
Models:2006-2008 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/C5500 Series, Silverado, Silverado Classic Models
2006-2008 GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic Models, TopKick C4500/C5500 Series
with 6.6L...
Subject:Transmission Oil Cooler Line Leak (Replace Affected Cooler Line)
Models:2006-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2500/3500 Series
2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 Series
2006-2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500/3500 Series
2007-2009 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Series
Equipped with 6.6L Diesel...
What kind of boost should be expected with the PPE boost valve?
I went from seeing about 25 without the valve to around 28 with it. Is that about where it should be with a stock turbo?
Does anyone have stacks run through a vinyl tonneau cover? I am contemplating the possibility of putting stacks on my truck, and i want to keep my bed cover. I've heard of people running them through the cover and it not melting it, but haven't seen it done. How does it not melt the cover...
Well I guess the wondering how long it would be till I had to tear into my own engine to replace th injectors is over. Checked my oil today and after 5k miles my oil level is about 1 1/2 quarts over full.:doh: Smelled the dipstick and smelled just like diesel fuel:mad:. Did a halo test on it...
Has anyone run or thought of running electric fans instead of the mechanical one? My last trip to the drag strip i had an issue with the fan kicking in going down the track seriously killing my times.:doh:
Lets see your best ET's. 1/8 and 1/4 mile times.
My best so far: 8.93 @76.23 mph. 1/8 mile. Haven't gotten a chance to run the1/4 yet. See sig for details.