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Charles Jackson
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 12/23/2003 |
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• 71 posts |
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 Posted:12/23/2003 13:44 |
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Hi Folks,
I recently purchased an '01 Excursion Limited with the PSD. I had been shopping for one for about 8 months and finally found a good fit on milage, value and price. We have four kids under 8 so I felt like I need to 'super-size' it, and so far I'm glad I did.
As mentioned in the subject line, this is not my first forey into diesel engines. My first experience was indeed painful! I had a 1/2 ton '96 Silverado with the 6.5 TD. I loved the concept of a lighter truck with the 'heavier' engine (I wonder why other MFGers don't do this, also)...BUT...I have owned many vehicles including tractors and airplanes, and I can honestly say this Chevy engine was the worst peice of crap I have EVER owned...bar none.
After a long year of poor service, I managed to sell the truck. And guess what...Chevy lost a long-standing customer. I feel VERY strongly about consumer rights issues, and for an automobile company to manufacture a product that is as flawed as that engine - well...they DESERVE to loose customers, and market share, and I hope they do. I have been told the DMAX was great in comparison. But compared to the 6.5 TD, my 3 year-old's rubberband powered airplane is advanced.
ANYWAY, thanks for the opportunity to blow off some steam - and you seasoned veterans of the PSD - PLEASE PLEASE reassure me that I've made the right decision in my second attempt at diesel power!
Regards,
Happy Holidays
'01 X Limited w/PSD - STOCK all the way..and plan to stay that way. Pockets turned inside out with 4 kids! |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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• 1,056 posts |
• 2 Vehicles
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 Posted:12/23/2003 19:19 |
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| Quote: | ... and I can honestly say this Chevy engine was the worst peice of crap I have EVER owned...bar none.
... But compared to the 6.5 TD, my 3 year-old's rubberband powered airplane is advanced.
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Welcome and congrats on your new purchase!
It's a darn shame that our proud military is powered by that hunk of crap, huh? I used to run a 6.2L. No real problems but it had a mechanical injector pump. That 6.5 was plagued with computer, electrical and injector pump issues for many years.
Will say that when they run right, they are a good engine for a light duty truck.
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Douglas Dircks
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• New Richland, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 11/13/2003 |
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• 118 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
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Posted:12/26/2003 13:00 |
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Welcom
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 PSD 265/75/16 Ravo's Centerline rims Python 871XP
99 F250 x-cab short bed XLT 4x4 PSD 295/75/16 American Racing rims Viper 550 ESP stainless steel MAAP nerf bars Putco four piece grill inserts bumper poles and mud flaps air bags triple pillar pod Autometer Ultra Light fiberglass tannue cover and topper programmed pcm pulling 22 psi
99 F350 crew cab long bed drw Lariat 4x4 PSD 255/85/16 Python 871XP AIS fold down fifth wheel ball |
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