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    Average life expectancy of an IDI???

    I have 180K on my '94 IDI Turbo, and she is still running great. What condition are the bodies on the Sub and the F250? I would rather pull wrenches than do body work any day... I find it takes me about 6 months or so until I am comfortable with a "new to me" vehicle. By then I have had...
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    E4OD transmission question

    Another nod for the Tru-cool tranny coolers. I also really like having a tranny gauge on my truck. Back out of the foot feed when the temps start to climb on the hot days. GM offers a rebuilt tranny, complete with a 3yr 60,000 mile dealer warranty. I put one in my Suburban, and it has...
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    Why is the PSDs turbo louder than the IDI?

    Higher boost pressure as well? (20-25 PSI vs. 10 PSI)
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    7.3 IDI vs. 5.7 Chevy Gasser. IDI a pooch?

    I own a 95 Suburban 4X2 1500 - 350 TBI (same engine as yours) 3.73 gears 4L60E trans. I bought a Jayco 27BH travel trailer and basically "sized" it for the Suburban - no slides to keep the weight down, etc. It is about 6000# loaded. It pulled it fairly well, but I never had it out to British...
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    dont think my glow plugs are working

    I agree with Compu Doc. Now that I have 8 new ones installed, there is no clicking (which it used to do, at least 2/8 bad plugs), the light stays on longer, but I think you should still see the volt gauge drop down with the glow plugs on. I didn't test mine before hand using Agnem's test...
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    94 IDI w/turbo service manual

    Or another link I just stumbled onto here... http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19560 Quote: "Just go to a Navistar parts dept and order it. I bought one for a 1991. The book number is CGES-435-1. It was about $45.00 but it has everything listed in it with very good...
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    94 IDI w/turbo service manual

    I picked up my set of books a year or so ago from www.helminc.com. I see that they no longer have them in stock, and I suspect that they might not print any more copies...? I am not sure what the copyright issues might be, but if you would like to PM me, I can try and provide with the...
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    Replacing Glow Plugs?

    I replaced 6 of the glow plugs last night. They came out quite easily (thank goodness!). She seems to start better, although it is not overly cold up here, yet. My question is, is there an "easy" way to get the 2 right rear plugs out without removing the factory turbo? I moved the GP...
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    Glow Plugs

    Glad I could finally help out. I have certainly benefitted from everyone's help over the last couple of years. Rob.
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    Glow Plugs

    Jump on the internet and punch in the part number (no spaces on the part#). They come up at 2.99. I couldn't believe it! I am glad the wife was down in the USA and was able to pick up a set of 8 for me. Just thought I would share the good fortune... (smiley) Thanks, Rob.
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    Glow Plugs

    Z D 9 glow plugs - $3 bucks a pop at Auto Zone. Guess what the old girl is getting in the next week or so... I have them in my hands, and they are Berus. Rob.
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    The rumours are true

    "However, my boss is less than comfortable with me driving something that quite frankly, is more reliable than his 07' BMW..." Hilarious! Enjoy the new rig.
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    Convex Mirror - Factory Trailer Mirrors

    A friend of mine has an '02 Dodge 3500 with the large factory fold out trailer mirrors (not power). The convex mirror on the passenger side fell off one day, and broke when it hit the ground. He would like to get a new one, if for no other reason than to bring the truck back to its original...
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    Winter added bed weight

    Hi dbarilow, My '94 F250 Club Cab isn't the best in slippery conditions either. I have a topper on it, as well as a tool box right behind the cab with about 200# of "stuff" in it. Even with brand new tires on the back end, I got stuck last spring on a slight incline trying to push the...
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    Oil Pressure Gage

    I just did the oil gauge mod posted at http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?Real%20Oil%20Pressure%20Gauge%202 I checked the pressure with a mechanical gauge and I was seeing 35 PSI at idle, and 50 PSI at 2000 RPM on a "cold" engine with new 10W30 oil in it. The sendor is...
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