01 LB7 owner here, wanted to add 2 things: 1.) You can get a kit for a 6-speed tranmission, if the stock 5-speed bothers you. 2.) Not all LB7s are created equal. California LB7s(YF5 code) are different than the Federal(FE9) LB7s in that Federal has no CAT/EGR. I always recommend a lift pump for LB7s, keep those injectors clean with clean diesel!
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
Great points
@evanch1234565 жыл бұрын
Do you personally run the 6 speed kit? Always been interested...
@polaroy25 жыл бұрын
@@evanch123456 I don't. Been looking at it too. I don't know anyone or heard of anyone who's actually done it. Don't want to commit until I hear some feedback on it.
@Tyrel_G5 жыл бұрын
The 6 speed is only for someone that really uses it for long drive but doesn’t pull a trailer because you really won’t use 6th and yeah the Cali trucks have egr and the heads do not flow as well as federal trucks
@cowboy197504 жыл бұрын
Dang ole son you know your max
@genek1219735 жыл бұрын
770k miles on my 11 Duramax. It's been a great truck and works every day.
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@sirsweetness83323 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome I have 151,000 on my rusty 2006 Duramax
@genek1219733 жыл бұрын
@@sirsweetness8332 I'm actually at 1,018,387 miles now.
@sirsweetness83323 жыл бұрын
@@genek121973 What year and do you have a lift pump on yours? 2011 I see. Do you have a lift pump?
@sirsweetness83323 жыл бұрын
You must do long hauls
@u1richh4 жыл бұрын
My old auto teacher has an LB7 Duramax, and when I showed interest in a Duramax, he told me to avoid early LB7s because of the injectors and head gaskets.
@natty_ice4143 жыл бұрын
The fact that you were able to find a Crew Cab Manual Duramax blows my mind. I've only ever seen 1 manual Duramax in my life and it was a Single Cab 2WD. I can only dream of buying one of those 😭
@richardwalker733110 ай бұрын
I got a 2002 Duramax LB seven love every minute of it live in Fairbanks, Alaska and my favorite thing to do is pull people out of the ditches
@jphillips4725 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 2004 duramax dually. Was a 2 owner truck. Originally from Vermont, then upstate new york and now its in pa. All very salty states. And this thing has zero body rust. I had to replace the whole steering system and body mounts, but other than that, just some surface rust on the frame I will repaint. No broken plastic, no broken parts anywhere and no ripped seats. The LT model . even all the buttons have all white writing that isnt rubbed off from continuous touching. I found a gem. And didn't pay big jeweler price for it. By far my favorite vehicle of all-time. Ive had 39 vehicles in my life so ive had many others to compare against. Dont be afraid of any LB7 shortcomings.
@donaldthomas58522 жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 Chevy Excab 2500HD LB7 Duramax 4x4 with only 92,000 miles been garage kept no rust , paint in very good condition shines like new. , like new interior. Has a K&N cold air breather and a tow tuner. Drives and handles like a new truck very tight. Even the windows and doors operate as like new. Very well pleased with it.
@lb7wade5184 жыл бұрын
I miss my lb7!! Went from lb7 to lml now l5p!! Lb7 was the best!!
@braydonwilliams67786 ай бұрын
Just really enjoy the early dmaxs, I own a crew cab 02 shortbox and have aftermarket bosch sac nozzle injectors and gaskets with pumps. You fix the instant red flags on these old girls and these trucks will always remain loyal to the soil and never fail you👌🏾
@berntout36972 жыл бұрын
In 2012 while working on a pipeline project in Kentucky I had the pleasure to meet Wade and Adam at Thoroughbred Diesel. I managed to convince them to install new stock Bosh matched injectors an air dog fuel preparator and and an NP271 heavy duty transfer case with custom made drive shafts. The next year I installed Eaton eLockers Front (electric) and rear differential lockers. A PPE tuner set at 90 hp and PPE oil spinner filter round out my 02 Extended Cab GMC Duramax with Allison AT. Like Wade, I really have enjoyed this truck, it exclusivley pulls my 5th wheel with Jeep behind to jobs around the country. It still brings a smile everytime I drive it....trouble free for all these years and miles. It was a fantastic experience workingvm with Wade,, Adam both knowledgeable folks. I do no regret for one second the money I invested into this truck at Thoroughbred Diesel.
@lanemcreynolds98943 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first Duramax it’s a 2002 GMC 2500 HD. I’ve owned many OBS trucks before including Ford 7.3 and GM 6.5’s. I’m pleased so far with this LB7 and look forward to getting it just right. It has only 256,800 miles. It seems to run well and I’ve only had to change out the water pump so far in the first month. Thank you Sir for these videos and your channel, it is an excellent resource for repairs and potential upgrade options!
@lanemcreynolds98943 жыл бұрын
I don’t worry bough mine being too clean either, it’s a workhorse and a little clutter and dirt keeps the thieves off of it!
@jefftennison8971 Жыл бұрын
Original owner of 2003 HD 2500 Crew with 6.6 duramax. Current mileage at 261,000 and still a stock truck. Have had to address instrument cluster twice, transfer case, lb7 injectors twice plus a few electrical gremlins. With that I still enjoy driving and using this vehicle for towing. Will keep repairing over purchasing a replacement due to new vehicle cost. Got lucky and have a rust free unit but located in central Missouri. You can trust the review by thoroughbred diesel. Thanks again for the information.
@thoroughbreddiesel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad to hear!
@nancyclark8503Ай бұрын
I have 2003 GMC duramax diesel with 109,000 miles on it and I love it. It is a top of the line truck for that year but it came with the Regency conversion package on it. Leather interior is immaculate on it. Replaced all fuel injectors at 102,000 miles and gmc service manager told me I had a new truck again. I did put a super chip in it to make it a little more fun. Overall, it’s been a great truck… pulled my horses with it and never felt them or the horse trailer out back. Fuel injs only problem with engine.
@braxtonearly73385 жыл бұрын
2004 lb7 owner, when replacing injectors if you haven’t already upgrade your banjo bolts on the return lines, the stock ones are not deep enough to get an Allen wrench in without stripping them out so therefore you can’t get them torqued to the right spec and that will also cause fuel to leak into your crank case as well, the injectors were replaced and still got fuel leaking in the crank case and a buddy told me about the banjo bolt issue and that fixed the issue and like someone else said, a lift pump is a must weather you are at stock hp or wanting to create more hp, that will also help the longevity of your cp3 and injectors other than that I absolutely love the truck
@lyleschlabach66025 жыл бұрын
I love my 02 duramax haven't had I whole lot of issues in the last 4 years.
@braxtonearly73385 жыл бұрын
That’s the only major issue I’ve had with mine, other than that they are very stout trucks
@bradh61853 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thanks. I am looking at a 2001 that is for sale locally. It has had lots of work done. I will ask about this.
@tefikrizvani28412 ай бұрын
Mine runs rough in 4x4 any info?
@joeypicazo3 жыл бұрын
I planned on buying an 02 duramax just needed to see what to look for because I’m a first time buyer
@thoroughbreddiesel3 жыл бұрын
Here you go then! :)
@8luggarage5 жыл бұрын
In 2004 I bought a 2003 xcab shortbed zf6 duramax. Had 40k miles on. Today has 119k miles. I LOVE my truck. I undercoat the body and driveline every fall with fluid film, inside rocker panels, cab corners, tailgate, bedsides and everywhere. Zero rust. I barely drive it during the winter. Still looks new. A little tuning and with a southbound flywheel and clutch. I have no envy of the guys in their high dollar L5P trucks and all the epa crap with it.
@Ka_Gg4 жыл бұрын
Holy crap you put no miles on it! I bet your truck is near mint
@evanch1234565 жыл бұрын
6 speed manual jealous! Nice rig!
@shawnhenaman64485 жыл бұрын
Also another common failure is cracked fuel filter heads good thing to look at. My 04 lb7 has 385k miles on it and its amazing love it its my dream truck.
@10mmfan5 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2004.5, same color but with the LLY engine. I live about 30 minutes from you and wish you guys would do installs as opposed to just selling parts. I would love to have you guys do some upgrades to my truck.
@jeremynelson96213 жыл бұрын
03 lb7 here. I did all kryptonite front end, 100 over injectors airdog 150, dans diesel turbo, hsp pretty much everything zone lift 5 in exhaust, now I just need to do my transmission and I'll be set. The truck pulls a loaded stock trailer like it's nothing. Great trucks just have to reinforce a few things and they'll last forever. Clean your truck though lol
@Zoofactory Жыл бұрын
Shout out to Eric Merchant! I just bought an 01’ in excellent condition - my first diesel!!
@evan1kx1255 жыл бұрын
I would like to see 04.5-07 vs newer "emissions" dpf 07.5-13 pros and cons. I love my 06 lbz alli 6speed!! The interior feels better made then 07.5+ and imo looks better
@ctg2884 жыл бұрын
I've loved the GMT800 platform since they came out, and I've owned 2 of them, but I've never had a Dmax. Every time i ever considered buying one in the past though, the injector issues scared me away from the LB7 specifically. After talking to some experienced techs though, the overall simplicity has drawn me to them despite its downfalls. So I'm picking up an '04 dually tomorrow for a pretty good deal since it has a crank-but-no-start condition. It just shut off while driving, and they can't get it to start. We'll see what I find when I pick it up tomorrow and diagnose it.
@half-assedandnotfast33753 жыл бұрын
Any updates on the truck?
@LE-bz7kr3 жыл бұрын
@@half-assedandnotfast3375 I had this happen. Engine lost prime. Primed it and it started right up. I didn't trust it so I replace the entire filter assembly. Expensive but I didn't want to have to worry about the prime issue.
@mylesswann5305 жыл бұрын
I know im blessed looking at that Duramax engine bay compared to my 03 5.9 HO Cummins; working on it is child's play.
@Diddley-js6lf5 жыл бұрын
Myles Swann that’s what I say all the time, the HO 5.9 is the very same motor that they use for most Schools Bus’s because of the durability, power, and no maintenance for the most part. I have to say I loved it when all you needed was a 12 volt wire and Some fuel and you were rolling, unlike today when you need five techs to fix one stupid problem. Kudos to Dodge in the Motor department but their 98 truck was the very worst truck I have ever owned, but it was a gas motor that’s when I looked at all three truck manufacturers drove all three and at the time Dodge didn’t offer a very big crew and with my children I had to go with GM at that point and the Duramax has been great but my heart if I am honest has always been with the Cummings motor and the kill proof Shakers. Loll
@FORGETYOU85 жыл бұрын
2:08 that old truck in the background "I remember when ppl use to talk about me that way"
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
lol
@jetttskiman5 жыл бұрын
The steering column clunk is a common thing. I replaced the plastic bearing and shaft the other day. Quiet as a mouse now. I think I watched the how to video on your channel if I'm not mistaken.
@ronnieling1337 ай бұрын
Asked the right questions got a good price. I am now the proud owner of an 04 silverado 2500hd. 146k on the clock of grandpas old truck. Thanks for the info it helped alot.
@thoroughbreddiesel7 ай бұрын
Awesome! You're welcome!
@marka17124 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking for a diesel for pulling a trailer and this helped point out some things to look for to hopefully avoided a bad buy. Thanks a lot guys.
@Reedic205 жыл бұрын
Wisconsin cab corners and rear box sides rust out bad up here.
@Kyle-bb9zp Жыл бұрын
What kinda power are you making on your truck? I just drove a GMC Duramax yesterday and WOW that this was awesome to drive it was like a muscle truck. I work on a big farm it's one of the farm trucks. It's not back body is rusty but not to terrible for the year. It had a edge programer on it and I think a cold air on it. That's all I know but man I don't know what level of performance it's at with the program. It was fast enough to 60 and it had way more it was a blast to drive. I am just looking for a used car or truck. My wife and I need another vehicle. I am not a diseal guy but WOW after I drove this GMC. I gotta buy this is the farm might let me it was some much fun. Thanks again Kyle
@michal45932 жыл бұрын
That's the voice I wanna hear when someone's sharing information about a diesel
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
😅 Thank you kindly.
@austinpooch52015 жыл бұрын
I had a 03 Chevy 2500hd loved it I wish I never sold it but it was was show her age it needed a fuel pump and injectors the oil pressure was weak, the only thing I didn't like about it was the cab corners rusted out I replaced them 4 years later they were rusty again and I washed the truck religiously, I have a 2017 L5P crew cab and love it, but it was a great first diesel I learned alot was if I had a chance I would buy it back!
@kobedyre47777 ай бұрын
rust would be rockers, cab corners, fenders, and frame if your in the rust belt.
@chieftainprepper60222 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 03 crew cab dually
@yohan25164 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great tips currently I'm in an Audi 3.0 TDI that's a v6 turbo diesel and we're pulling a 25-ft 3500 lb camper trailer no problems like a dream max towing capacity on my Audi is 7, 700lbs factory towing package and airbags so it's a great riding tow vehicle but I just bought a 36 ft 9,000 lb tow behind 2021 camper and the Audi's not going to pull that so I'm looking at getting one of these trucks and this video was very helpful there's an 04 near me with 100,000 miles on it now I have a few things to know to go and look for to see if it's any good thank you for that will continue to look at the rest of your channel see what else you have
@barrymcockener43365 жыл бұрын
My 01 Silverado LB7 has some rust or what I like to call weight reduction.
@shawnhenaman64485 жыл бұрын
Mine has quite a bit weight reduction lol
@stevenjones18245 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on the obs powerstroke
@phillhuddleston94458 күн бұрын
The g80 lockersdo great at lowspeed as they were intended for, do butnouts and they will break eventually. Trucks are not muscle cars!
@kylepopell3585 Жыл бұрын
Glad I came across to video I learned a lot I’m looking at a 2001 6.6L 3500 It also had to the best of my remembrance 187,000 miles on it we’re asking 14500 the bodies in really good shape. Interior looks good. I’m looking at trading my 18 Nissan frontier, four-wheel-drive, crew, cab Ford give me your opinion.
@thoroughbreddiesel Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@YenkoChevelle695 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I can't wait for your lml video. Keep up the fantastic work!
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We have so much content on the way it will blow your mind.
@kennethklaumann87993 жыл бұрын
Say goodbye to your pump. Horrible an expensive. Mine grenaded 7k at the dealership
@patrickbains15045 жыл бұрын
You should do the LML next. Very interested in what the top upgrades / maintenance areas are for my 2015 Chevy Duramax
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
Hard to find a good example of problem areas with the LML being "newish". 🤔 We are still searching. In the works though.
@oscarsanchez583 жыл бұрын
Have 6.0 chevy I Just bought a 2003 duramax 116k mileslooking forward to pull my 30 foot RV. 😬👍
@geoffreywalker73083 жыл бұрын
How has it done? Looking at one for that same purpose….
@Hobbyaddict-dh3di3 жыл бұрын
these are my dream truck to i just found one with low km i love them
@Ka_Gg4 жыл бұрын
I know of one locally that has a bad transfer case. Thinking about buying it. Thanks for the video!
@thoroughbreddiesel4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@fishfish34294 жыл бұрын
Love to see one of these on the LBZ. Trying to decide between an LBZ Silverado 3500 or a 3rd gen Dodge 3500 with the 5.9l.
@lewisdenton27554 жыл бұрын
The 5.9L Cummins is so much easier to work on and cheaper since it's only 6 cylinders. Also the Dana axles are tough, just watch out for the auto transmissions of course
@michealortiz3350 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully u went with the duramax. Dodges are junk simple as that.
@geartogear14935 жыл бұрын
I love my lb7 I got mine with bad headgaskets too one issue you missed on the zf6 I've seen it on 4500 and up more then 1ton and under but breaking the back bellhousing on the engine was a problem too high of engine rpm does it other then that you are spot on
@KooshdaakaaGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the LB7 content!!! 😀🤘
@Matarosaranch5 жыл бұрын
My 2001 made it to 165000 miles with bad injectors dropping diesel into the crank case and the dealer told me it wasn’t a injector issue it was a pump problem that was going to be recalled next. so he said to drive it. Then it started losing power and traded it in on a new one in 2009. I feel like I should sue that dealer for the loss I took on the trade in since my motor was shot. I’m sure he lied to me about the injectors.
@sirsweetness83323 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on changing fuel lines? I have the 2006 Duramax.
@thoroughbreddiesel3 жыл бұрын
We don’t but pretty straightforward on those. Find the lines, remove, and replace.
@sirsweetness83323 жыл бұрын
@@thoroughbreddiesel What would you suggest, dropping the tank or lifting the bed? I have rust of course. Rust belt
@sirsweetness83323 жыл бұрын
@@thoroughbreddiesel Not as straight forward as you make it sound. This was a nightmare. That front section at the engine was horrible. Dropped tank and replaced the $300 flex lines from the tank to hard lines and fuel cooler. Snap nut on tank broke. Bought new and ripped old clip off frame. Easy in terms of understandability but doing it is awful with rust and the Houdini front section. Had to take off bracket of new lines and the rubber steering shaft diaphragm to get it up in the engine. Also took off oil filter.
@BrandonWilliams-rz2zt20 күн бұрын
Have a issue with oil coming out around none if the injectors that had been replaced recently before I bought it what can it be
@thoroughbreddiesel17 күн бұрын
Try replacing it. Hopefully it's not stripped.
@jeffreydickinson6202 Жыл бұрын
Thinking of buying one tomorrow, very helpful video
@thoroughbreddiesel Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help.
@darrencombs54832 жыл бұрын
This is a dumb question but are all the duramaxs for this year manuals?
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
Duramax only had manual shift through the 2007, ended with the LBZ’s.
@darrencombs54832 жыл бұрын
Ahhh ok thanks
@FLY-AL-TN5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a 07-13 duramax. I have one. I love it but I'd like to to know more about the truck and what I can do to take care of it. And things i should watch for.
@tefikrizvani28412 ай бұрын
Any help on an 04 2500 hd ls long bed
@jakehull032 жыл бұрын
Also I only have wiring to one fog light which seems weird haha not sure where I can tie the other one into so I can have both fog lights. Any answers would be amazing thanks
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a answer on the fogs, I would think you could just harness over to the other one and be working.
@trucks_n_tractors_63352 жыл бұрын
My truck is a 2004 Silverado 2500 gas but I live in WI and these year trucks have severe rust issues unless religiously washed my truck the front fenders are rusted bad bed sides rusted bad cab corners and rockers are gone and I’ve seen in many cases frames rot out too. The trucks have a beautiful body but gm did a poor job with rust proofing
@dhcustoms15926 ай бұрын
Could you do a buying video on the lmm and lml please
@nickledimez40123 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Thanks!
@hardhead70563 жыл бұрын
Great review. When going from dual mass flywheel to standard flywheel.. How do you deal with gear rollover noise? In gear. And Taking off. Anytime below 1,000 rpm i get rollover noise. Thats the only time. Otherwise i DO like the traditional flywheel better.
@thoroughbreddiesel3 жыл бұрын
I switched to Penzoil synchromesh on mine and it took a lot of it away. With a SMF flywheel you will get more sound but in my personal opinion, its not awful and its much better than dealing with the DMF.
@hardhead70563 жыл бұрын
@@thoroughbreddiesel thanks. Its got Amzoil atf in it now. I heard Redline ATF is quieter running also. Its just below 1000 rpms. With a stock tune. Im considering putting in an atf additive. Through the shifter boot. The shifter top. Easy enough to test it. There used to be a small 4oz bottle of 100% synchromesh general motors sold. Reckon i could just dump that in the top through the shifter hole?
@crazydrummerofdoom4 жыл бұрын
My dirty-max is going into the shop soon, looking like a TCM is either going out or the wire harness, had a loss of power in the parking lot with a flashing D hoping it's an easy fix under 2000.mine is the 02 2500HD, Silverado, crew cab LT.
@ForestBowland3 ай бұрын
12:34 My 02 duramax had the injectors replaced before I bought it. I have noticed that sometimes the radiator hose is flat. What is this indicating?
@ZMAC4414 жыл бұрын
Need help! 03 LB7, just put new injectors in, new lift pump, injector lines, fuel filter, new ppe fuel rail valve, put it all back together and now at about mid range throttle fuel pressure drops, and dumps a ton of fuel in and pours blue smoke. Idle is great when you get on it it runs great. But just at mid range. Everything on the fuel side comes back great when we run diagnostic well within recommended specs. What are we missing?
@austinjohnson21493 жыл бұрын
My lb7 has bad injectors what can I do to make sure I don’t have this problem anymore
@keeganfoster17922 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking of making a offer on one thats been sitting, 2002 1 ton dually, 170k km, been sitting for 3 maybe 4 years, needs 4 new tires, and the frame is solid but needs cleaned up, and just a little bit of work and tlc, otherwise seems in very good shape, has had injectors already done too, any suggestions? I don’t really have a purpose for one of these but it would be a dream truck i live in the salt belt i wouldnt plan to drive it in the salt, and just overall preserve and enjoy it,
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
I think you covered a lot of the things that you look for there. If the price is right, and you know what to look for with these trucks, you will be just fine! Put fresh fuel in it before you try to start it.
@gerryortiz72768 ай бұрын
If on budget should I get a gas 2500HD or a diesel 2500HD?
@thoroughbreddiesel8 ай бұрын
Diesel
@joj85852 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bounce122 жыл бұрын
I just bought the 04 Chevy 2500hd duramax yesterday. So 20 min after buying the push button 4x4 won’t engage then the starter spins out. Oh my anyway my question is how hard is it to put the 4 on the floor? Because I can’t stand the thought of buying actuator motors every couple of years.
@Baconface954 жыл бұрын
How much is a head gasket job cost on a 2001. 6.6l duramax.
@scottgunkel8688 Жыл бұрын
I have an 2002 GMC Duramax LB7 with 101k miles. Is my truck still covered under the 200k mile warranty for the Injectors?
@thoroughbreddiesel Жыл бұрын
I believe it will be out on the age of the truck. Check with your local dealer though.
@fsas1905 жыл бұрын
Just had my passenger side injector cups resealed. Cooling system was overpressuring... Already did heads with ARPs so I was extremely worried. Anyway, cups were resealed, new gaskets kit with all the hardware... Good as new. Love my 02 GMC SLT CCLB. Just know that if you get an lb7 have about 5k ready to throw at it lol 😂 good video, looking forward to hearing more about the ZR2 you guys have
@walterturner84862 жыл бұрын
Looking at a 2004 3500 Dually with 300000 do you think I should be worried it seams to run good
@PegasusProjects5 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you.
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Happy to help.
@Imheem903 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Looking at an 02 6.6 with 300k miles tomorrow. Any extra things to look out for?
@kennethklaumann87993 жыл бұрын
Buy it you won't be disappointed.mine has 323k an climbing she's getting new shoes Monday. Nsbu switch on tranny sucks keep it clean behind the switch it builds with dirt an rots out the switch
@Imheem903 жыл бұрын
@@kennethklaumann8799 Thanks for the response. This would be my first diesel I’ve ever owned. And from the looks of it. It seems like high mileage on these engines isn’t much of an issue.
@kennethklaumann87993 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 2002 and looks just like the one in this video I would say get an adapter for the fuel filter and go with spin on filters as opposed to the junk that it's on there now my truck was a California emissions truck I took the smog pump off and I have yet to do the blocker plates or the up pipe I may just get rid of the EGR with block plates for now tie rod ends are terrible on these trucks
@stevebrimer12574 жыл бұрын
I got an 2002 GMC Duramax. How could I tell if GMC change the injectors? I bleave it has been done but not 💯 sure . Thanks.
@gottahaveredstripe4 жыл бұрын
Looking at buying an 04, currently has a white smoke issue. So I should let it warm up, then come back a few hours later and check the radiator hose to check for pressure? The truck is in really good condition overall condition.
@thoroughbreddiesel4 жыл бұрын
White smoke at idle is usually going to be an injector condition, which is common in Lb7 trucks. Unrelated but yes, drive truck and get to operating temp and check upper radiator hose after it has been shut off for an hour or so. If you have pressure on radiator hose after that time, beware of head gasket or injector cup.
@willwillis23814 жыл бұрын
Do your injectors, cup, lines and all, add a lift pump, use additive, and make your hp according to what your pulling and go 100 mi. w/O DEF! .
@galtboy11955 жыл бұрын
Good grief......seems a feller has to rebuild the damn thing when ya buy one. I'm hoping the one I look at sat. has some of these addressed. Also looking at an lly, not sure which one I should get.
@fanningconstruction20504 жыл бұрын
If the rockers are rusty no doubt the leaf springs and chassis is a bit rusty too.
@williamstentzsr.95682 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at 01 2500 gmc truck , has the allison trans...guy wants 7gs....isit worth that...?? 177ooo miles
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
01-02’s are bad for head gaskets and injector issues. Take this into consideration when buying.
@skimills940804 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your videos for about a year now...Good job..I see that you have a 2001 LB7. Have you ever had the P0093 code pop up while driving/towing under load? Thanks.
@thoroughbreddiesel4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! P0093 could come from a couple of different areas possibly developing on your truck, high side fuel system related. I suggest driving with some sort of ability to monitor actual vs commanded fuel rail pressure while towing just to see how low it gets. Switching over to a external lift pump, Airdog, FASS, etc. would be a good upgrade to start with. After that, suspect injectors, weak cp3 or cascade valve.
@bmkemp033 ай бұрын
Is $13500 too high for a 03 2500 diesel.? It has 178k miles and one owner.
@thoroughbreddiesel3 ай бұрын
Not really, but compare it to others for sale. Diesels run forever with proper maintenance.
@chrismart89inez Жыл бұрын
I bet you didn’t fix that headliner 😂 jk great content
@thoroughbreddiesel Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@julioocampo9755 Жыл бұрын
I found a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT diesel for 10k has 214k miles is it worth the price?
@thoroughbreddiesel Жыл бұрын
Diesel's run forever as you know.
@mescnick5 жыл бұрын
I’m learning about dodge and Chevy trucks I like are Silverado ram , Colorado GMC makes some good ones too What do you know about lifted trucks
@ebutuoyssa3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately my 2003 LB7 is plagued with nickel and dime issues as well. as major ticket issues. Substandard and poor quality interior plastics and trim are constantly snagging and breaking. NSBU failure is common. Loss of prime from numerous poorly designed components such as the filter housing and fuel supply and return lines. The list goes on. A pretty disappointing and frustrating over- hyped quasi work truck.
@jakehull032 жыл бұрын
Hey I just bought one of these its a 2004 and I was just wondering when I've been driving amd then slow down and get down to idle like 5 mph ish or at a red light it starts to smoke a little bit of whiteish blue smoke. Anyone know what it would be?
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
Start with checking our balance rates, +/- 4 is the spec. If all in balance, then you probably are going to have to use a block off tool to find the injector culprit.
@brianfleck29975 жыл бұрын
Do a 97 dodge 12 valve
@titushall71775 жыл бұрын
Do a buyer's guide on a 2011 6.7 cummins
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
Noted. Maybe in the future!
@EasyFinancialFreedom4 жыл бұрын
500k engine ..50k truck
@McDanielRanch2 жыл бұрын
What u mean u got mouse traps for the cluster?
@thoroughbreddiesel2 жыл бұрын
“A better mouse trap” that’s just slang for a product that is made or redesigned to correct a flaw or correct high failure rates in a part.
@pwilly85437 ай бұрын
I like duraslacks most of my buddies wives drive them 😊
@tallr2642 жыл бұрын
I wish I can buy a Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with duramax. But I found a 57k miles on Duramax pick a truck from Facebook market. My 18 birthday give… but I know is expensive to buy.
@ericlandry75203 жыл бұрын
Currently looking for a 2003 to 2006 duramax
@nickledimez40123 жыл бұрын
Was the pump rub issue a recall?
@thoroughbreddiesel3 жыл бұрын
It never was officially recalled by GM. It should have been though.
@nickledimez40123 жыл бұрын
@@thoroughbreddiesel have you installed the support brace for transfer case? btw enjoy your channel thank you!
@michaelfraser26143 жыл бұрын
Need to do one on the 4th gen Cummins
@dirtrider2924 жыл бұрын
Make a vid for the lbz! Or 2004.5-2007
@panchoaguilar92073 жыл бұрын
Want to trade my 1997 f250 extended can 7.3 rust free for 2004 silverado crew cab 6.6 what do u think
@thoroughbreddiesel3 жыл бұрын
Both great trucks but there is just something about those OBS trucks to me. That would be a tough decision.
@alexwalters14035 жыл бұрын
Talk about the LBZ
@thoroughbreddiesel5 жыл бұрын
Patience!
@prestongriffin4164 жыл бұрын
how about a video on 205 threw 2007 good or,bad weak I am looking at maybe 2007 duramax diesel 4 dr long bed
@michaellangdonful3 жыл бұрын
So I’m guessing avoid buying an lb7 Duramax and just buy an LBZ?
@jcole07194 жыл бұрын
Exterior door handles break but super cheap and easy to fix
@js4455dl2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at one with 104000 mileage on it originally owner, automatic anything I should look at thx