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Originally posted by lietuviai
From what I hear the Duramax is a good engine
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...until the aluminum heads warp
(hasn't happened yet, but as far as I'm concerned, it's just a matter of time)
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The 6.5/6.2 diesels have their faults but I've heard that the IP's are easy to work on or at least cheap to replace should you need to.
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According to Diesel Injection Service, a rebuilt 6.2l pump is $397. A non-electronic 6.5l pump is $660, and an electronic ('94 and later) 6.5l pump is $1010
I'm just wondering, is there a reason you're looking primarily at Dodge and GM? Ford's not too bad; I wouldn't call the Powerstroke as reliable as the Cummins, but it's head and shoulders above the 6.2l/6.5l. Unfortunately, they have the same tranny issues that Dodge and GM have, although it is possible to beef them up in a similar manner as Diesel Power mentioned on the Dodge auto.
I still think yuo'd be happiest with the Dodge, although I would consider Ford as a second choice...
Just my $.02 FWIW