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I understand fully the benefits of using a manual over an automatic for towing. I just don't like to change clutches at all. I used to be a GMC light/ medium duty truck tech and it wasn't too often a duramax/ allison powered truck had to be repaired unless the customer did something outlandish...

Choo-Choo!!!

Yeah, I will more than likely go the duramax/allison combo. Just have to figure out if I should go new or used. Any idea on what year models were best?

I was actually thinking this exact same thing.

Okay, let me refine my requirements...It needs to be newish and I do not want to mod it or get and old truck so I can put a different engine in it. I have an off-road vehicle that I wrench on. I don't need another one. This one will also pull heavy farm equipment. Doubt I will put a lift on it...

I bought a timing belt water pump set complete with all the seals, gaskets, and pulley from Ebay for 99 dollars. Been on my truck for a year and have worked perfect.

Sounds like a smurf peed in your crankcase. J/K it's more than likely the guides. The oil weight could be too thin too.

I have a very reliable off-road vehicle that I use for camping, fishing, trails, etc. I need a nice diesel powered full size truck with plenty of power to spare due to the fact that it will be used to tow, haul, pull, and basically do a whole heap of very heavy work. While doing this, I may...

Yeah, I will probably go with a GMC or Chevy diesel. Since a power wagon doesn't come with a diesel, I won't be getting one of those for sure. Really don't know about getting a ford. When I was a tech, ford kept me in business.

I may be in the market for a full size diesel pick-up very soon. I really like the Duramax/ allison combination, but I know that dodge offers a power wagon that had a solid front axle that can be had with front and rear lockers. Cummings engines are great as well. Just not sure about their...

PICS! haha! :coffeedrink: You should probably do a separate thread on the 3000gt engine swap with pics. That way when people do a search they won't get stumped.

:lurk: This should be good.....

I personally think that the KISS method is the best way to go for anything. To me, whatever is the simplest and least expensive option that is effective will be the best thing to use while in a group. I am aware that a HAM radio is heads and shoulders above a CB radio, but with a CB you will be...

It's really up to how much experience you have turning wrenches and if you've actually replaced a timing belt before or not. I wouldn't really recommend starting on a montero. Pricing for parts and labor seem to vary tremendously depending upon where you are. I recommend replacing the water...

I think I will be going with a set of 34 10.5 15 on stock rims. With my "lift" and wheel spacers while keeping the stock gearing, these should work great. I am sure it will be something from Interco. Has anyone tried this size yet?

I'd go with either a 2nd gen Xterra or a 2nd or even a 3rd gen Montero. Only issue with the 2nd gen Montero is the timing belt. Most people either didn't care to do proper maintenance and they have broken. I understand you issues with the chrysler products since I was a technician for years. I...

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1.every 90,000 miles and yes they are an interference engine 2.The spark plugs are a pain compared to most vehicles considering you have to remove the upper intake plenum. Depends on what kind of plugs are used to determine how long they last. copper core=30,000 at most, platinum=60,000, and...

I've worked at a very reputable shop for years as a service manager/ technician and during that time I had 3 techs that would weld on a daily basis as well as me and we never did one bit of damage to any electronic device on any vehicle ever. We also never disconnected any battery terminal...

Welcome to the forum. You have a great platform to start out with!