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  1. Rachet

    6.5L For Sale 1996 GMC C3500 2WD 6.5L Turbodiesel

    Asking for $3500.00 O.B.O Local pick up only. This is a retired ambulance Road Rescue Box Located in Camano, WA 98282 Unfortunately, my injury won't allow me to finish the project. Low miles (117,000 actual miles)on a 6.5L Turbo Diesel which has an upgraded cooling system incl. new hoses-Water...
  2. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    Hey guys, is there a for sale section in this forum?
  3. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    I appreciate the emotional support...LOL, I plan to sell Rachet as a project. I live in a deep blue state in which the Legislators have illegally attacked one of my constitutional rights and have raised the state tax on fuel to $1.00 a gallon by adding a 50-cent per gallon carbon tax. The...
  4. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    Here it is. There's more work to do but I don't have enough time to finish it. We are selling the house and moving and I won't take Rachet with me.
  5. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    UPDATE: Turns out that in addition to the quick disconnect leak the thermostat housing was leaking at the attachment points. After I replaced the puter quick disconnect fitting with a stainless steel 1/2 NPT/ to 5/8 barbed fitting and added gaskets to the thermostat housing, I did have a coolant...
  6. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    Thanks guys, I think I will get rid of the quick disconnect with a stainless steel barbed fitting. I feel that it is a weak link in the cooling system.
  7. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    I nominate "figureoutable" to be added to a dictionary...LOL Update: Pumped up the coolant pressure tester and low and behold the dreaded quick disconnect at the thermostat housing is leaking. Apparently when the engine is running the new Duramax fan is blowing the the coolant that is leaking...
  8. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    Hi guys, just wanted to let you know that I am getting close to checking out the leak. I have rented a cooling system leak tester and hope to complete the test this week. Thank you all for your input.
  9. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    OK, will do as soon as I am able.
  10. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    This is a regular cab. Any ideas on how to proceed? I am thinking that I may have to drop the trans cross member and lower the rear of the trans to gain access to the block off plate?
  11. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys. Just to be clear, the fix would be replacing the intake gasket?
  12. Rachet

    Mysterious coolant leak from the rear of the engine

    Hi guys, I have been upgrading cooling and turbo systems as well as cleaning and painting in the engine compartment. I also replaced the front clip sheet metal with that of a 2000 Escalade. All cooling system hoses have been replaced and after filling the system with distilled water to flush the...
  13. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    Thanks, MrMarty51. I know there is a couple of videos on youtube that also help with installation.
  14. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    Eureka! It took some time to track down but then I've got more time than money. After checking other sellers' websites which require about $20 for shipping + tax ( the sales tax in my county in Washington State is 8.7% but other counties are almost 10%!) I found the Energy Suspension 6.2-6.5...
  15. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    I see, my problem is getting the turbo impeller casting off of the cartridge.
  16. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    OK, Guys, I am trying to replace the cartridge on my turbo. There is play in the old assembly so I ordered a new assembly and I have it now. I am trying futilely to get the exhaust side off. I got one bolt off with a socket but the other bolts are only accessible with an open-end wrench. I have...
  17. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    Does anybody have the correct part number for these motor mount inserts? I've found part number 3.1119R on amazon for about $30 each. Thanks for all the comments and likes from our members. I appreciate it.
  18. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    Unfortunately, the mounts are sold out on Leroy Diesel.
  19. Rachet

    Finally got to my engine ground!

    I ended up removing the front clip to get to my engine ground on the rear of the engine LOL. Actually, I'm replacing the rusted inner structure components, updating the cooling system, and incapsulating and painting the frame rails and engine components.
  20. Rachet

    Looking for a wiring diagram for my 1996 GMC C3500 DRW 6.5 with dual alternators.

    Thank you! If the second alternator is charging the ambulance batteries I can use that to charge my new lithium battery system via dc to dc charger for the ambulance section. Right now I am in need of a diagram showing the stock battery cable routing so that I can eliminate the connection to the...
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