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01-15-2007, 14:36
Buying a Used GM 6.5L Diesel (http://www.thedieselpage.com/members/features/buying.htm)
What Year 6.5 is best? What to look for?
I've answered a lot of questions through the years concerning the GM diesel engines. The hardest question goes something like this: "I'm considering buying a 199x Chevy with the 6.5L turbo diesel. I've heard some bad things about this engine, and I don't want to buy into more problems. I want a diesel, but is this a good engine?" That's a tough one. Go here for the answers. Available now in the Member's Area.
Throttle Position Switch (http://www.thedieselpage.com/members/features/tps.htm)
4L80-E Shift Calibration
The ubiquitous 4L80-E Throttle Position Switch first appeared as part of the GM diesel powertrain in 1991 with the introduction of the then brand new 4L80-E electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Whether a gas or diesel application, a TPS relayed throttle position information to the transmission control module (TCM), which allowed the TCM to control shift scheduling and shift quality. At the same time, GM designed a new TPS that bolted onto the passenger side of the DB2 fuel injection pump, making for an easy installation. Go here to learn how to adjust the TPS to allow correct 4L80-E shift calibration. Available now in the Member's Area.
What Year 6.5 is best? What to look for?
I've answered a lot of questions through the years concerning the GM diesel engines. The hardest question goes something like this: "I'm considering buying a 199x Chevy with the 6.5L turbo diesel. I've heard some bad things about this engine, and I don't want to buy into more problems. I want a diesel, but is this a good engine?" That's a tough one. Go here for the answers. Available now in the Member's Area.
Throttle Position Switch (http://www.thedieselpage.com/members/features/tps.htm)
4L80-E Shift Calibration
The ubiquitous 4L80-E Throttle Position Switch first appeared as part of the GM diesel powertrain in 1991 with the introduction of the then brand new 4L80-E electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Whether a gas or diesel application, a TPS relayed throttle position information to the transmission control module (TCM), which allowed the TCM to control shift scheduling and shift quality. At the same time, GM designed a new TPS that bolted onto the passenger side of the DB2 fuel injection pump, making for an easy installation. Go here to learn how to adjust the TPS to allow correct 4L80-E shift calibration. Available now in the Member's Area.