Search:

Hi Mark I have spoken to Scottie at BD and explained the temps I have experienced - he said BD are getting some "new" viscous fan hubs - apparently lock up better to provide more air flow. Waiting...

On a recent trip towing 1T trailer up a long incline with ambient temps around 38deg my Redarc gauge with the sensor in the top radiator hose climbed to 120deg - red flashing and alarm sounding -...

I ve been using T2 at 200:1 in the 6.5 Chev - definitely starts quieter and doesn't blow as much smoke at less than 2c per litre of diesel I think its worth while.

Hi Covo71 As Dom has suggested copper based grease is best - you can buy a kit which includes the rubber to fit the slide pin - with that and the grease the "crap" wont build so quickly. Have done...

Hi all re exhaust turbine housing change to.63 - much better performance on the highway (since these engines rarely rev past 3000 there is no real problem with flow) Recent trip from NSW South...

Hi PBBIZ2 It may be worth checking the relay that operates the solenoid that BD fit on the driver side inner guard - I have replaced mine.

Regards
Peter

Hi to all 6.5 Chev owners - please check proximity of crossover (exhaust) pipe to your starter motor - had mine die due to stator winding solder connection failing - apparently due to heat.
...

Hi Rainsey, its a pita for such a new conversion. What oil pressure are you seeing? The front crank seal on mine has been replaced recently (out of warranty) the crank appears to have a small groove...

Hi Phil, I'm using Penrite HPR Deisel semi synthetic 15-50 with no need to top up between 5K oil changes, used about 400ml on 11k round trip to the Cape. Re coolant, I have only used Nulon...

Hi Rainsey

The exhaust side (drive side) of the turbo - mine was originally 0.84 a/r and a bit slow to spin up. Check which make and model turbo you have and speak to the technical boys at MTQ,...

Hi Phil and Rainsey, firstly the oil cooler fitted with the conversion sits on the under side floor next to the chassis rail on the passenger side - so far I don't feel there are any issues with oil...

Hi all, new to this forum. I know what rainsey means re some other forums and the Chev 6.5 conversion. My 98 GU petrol now has the 6.5 Optimiser with turbo and intercooler, engine oil cooler,...