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  1. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    warwagon, will do. tried pm'g you, but your in box is at quota. popular guy?
  2. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    great tip! I contacted them today and they really worked with me. I ended up getting a low mileage 6.2 w/ a turbo. appreciate the help.
  3. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    well, we pulled the pan and pressurized the cooling system. as soon as we got to 18psi it started raining under the motor. cracked block. anyone know of a good reliable source for another 6.2?
  4. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    No time to do it myself. have a house remod going on and work 9-10 hours a day. radiator- it does have an internal oil cooler. although it is new, I will check it out. how does coolant get into the oil via the head gasket? how does the excessive pressure get into the crankcase?
  5. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    forgot to mention. I have had a hard time finding a diesel mechanic in San Diego who will touch a 6.2. open to any suggestions.
  6. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    but if it was the head gasket, wouldnt the radiator hoses get hard with the cap on? mine does not. you can pinch it with two fingers. remember I lack knowledge in the diesel realm.
  7. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    the mechanic stated that they re-installed original head bolts.
  8. M

    6.2 about to go to scrap!

    So Im so tired of throwing good money after bad. If I cant figure out this troubling issue the truck is going to the scrapper. So let me fill you all in. It's an 84 CUCV. I replaced the motor almost 125k ago with a used Hmmv motor from ted's trucks. About 4 months ago I did the head gaskets...
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