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Posted by Bob on March 19, 2006 at 20:24:13 from (64.21.249.40):
In Reply to: Chevy diesel power posted by Dane in PA on March 19, 2006 at 12:52:39:
Of all the "off the wall" comments that have been made, a good point has NOT been made. These trucks DO pull reasonably well. However, they have a big drawback for a long, heavy pull... the lack of an intercooler. GM sure goofed there. Intake and coolant temperatures go up, and then the 'puter backs down the fuel to a safe(r) level. Some engine blocks were more prone to crack than others. I have a 1994, with 190,000 trouble-free miles on it, but it could literally drop out onto the highway tomorrow, or go another 50,000 miles.. The heck of it is, if the engine does fail, they can cost more to replace than the truck is worth, and if you have put a good ampount of money into it, and owe money on it, how will you deal with the $5000.00+ (installed) it costs for a rebuilt engine, or $8000.00+ installed for a new "long block" engine. Of course, it will cost that much, or even a LOT more, if you have bad luck with a truck of another brand!
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