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anyone got an 05 duramax
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<blockquote data-quote="DiamondSCattleCo" data-source="post: 560047" data-attributes="member: 2862"><p>The D-max is really not a bad engine. Definitely tougher than a Powerstroke (except the 7.3). Great turbocharger. Harder on fuel than a Cummins.</p><p></p><p>Problem areas:</p><p>1) Injectors. Dissimilar metals used between injector bodies and the injector means either the injector body will crack or seals will eventually leak. Most guys are getting decent miles out them though before having issues (130K+)</p><p></p><p>2) Alisson is set too soft and wearing clutches when pulling heavy often. Its tough to find anyone who knows how to properly re-program them. Chebbie service won't do it.</p><p></p><p>3) Not real crazy about the Chevy wrapped around the engine. Even with the Z71 and the heavy duty options, its still sprung too light when the going gets tough. Airbags or overloads are a must. The independent suspension doesn't handle washboard near as well as a solid axle, although its infinitely better than an I-beam.</p><p></p><p>If I couldn't buy a Cummins, I'd easily step into a D-Max.</p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiamondSCattleCo, post: 560047, member: 2862"] The D-max is really not a bad engine. Definitely tougher than a Powerstroke (except the 7.3). Great turbocharger. Harder on fuel than a Cummins. Problem areas: 1) Injectors. Dissimilar metals used between injector bodies and the injector means either the injector body will crack or seals will eventually leak. Most guys are getting decent miles out them though before having issues (130K+) 2) Alisson is set too soft and wearing clutches when pulling heavy often. Its tough to find anyone who knows how to properly re-program them. Chebbie service won't do it. 3) Not real crazy about the Chevy wrapped around the engine. Even with the Z71 and the heavy duty options, its still sprung too light when the going gets tough. Airbags or overloads are a must. The independent suspension doesn't handle washboard near as well as a solid axle, although its infinitely better than an I-beam. If I couldn't buy a Cummins, I'd easily step into a D-Max. Rod [/QUOTE]
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