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Recent content by xmiltm998

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    6.5 l swap out to 6.5 l turbo in 2001 m1123

    it fits. I just swapped out my 6.2 for a 6.5 td. You have about an inch between the manifold and the windshield frame. I used a gantry in my garage and had the engine at a very steep angle to dip it in. You will also have to cut some of the body at the doghouse to accommodate the exhaust...
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    m998 6.2 to 6.5 turbo upgrade

    yup! clear as day there. thanks for the input everyone!!! hopefully I can get it wrapped up this weekend if I have time lol beer, family, beer, beer.....
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    Humvee lifts and tire sizes M1045A2

    good looking truck! have you been off road with that tire set up and no rubbing? Also I love the doors! where did you get them and the spacers from?
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    m998 6.2 to 6.5 turbo upgrade

    I will take some pictures and share with everyone. I'm not that good with the pics when I go to work it's to work don't really have my phone on me much
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    m998 6.2 to 6.5 turbo upgrade

    I agree, its got me baffled. I'm going to keep hooking everything up starting with the drivelines I will know if it is right or not when these are hooked up.
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    Non swelling glow plugs no longer available

    from past experience and headache, make sure you put some never seize on the threads.
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    m998 6.2 to 6.5 turbo upgrade

    cool thanks
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    m998 6.2 to 6.5 turbo upgrade

    Hello all, I have looked through the threads to see if anyone has posted anything about this, might have missed it but I did not see any. I'm currently in the middle of placing the 6.5 engine into my 998 and it seems to be sitting crooked. When looking side view at the front of the engine from...
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    SoCali members...who takes their HMMWV off-road?

    I do hit me up
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    high back seat, covers

    the black with pink flowers is cool lol. I have the BMI molle covers too, I think they are good provide lots of storage too.
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    Steering Gear Box

    Sorry been away for awhile. I did not have a P.S. cooler on my truck but I do now. I ended up buying a g.b. from hummer parts guy and it ran me 400 bucks brand new no core needed, I think that is a good deal, note I said brand new not refurb! I flushed everything replaced all rtn lines, new ps...
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    Steering Gear Box

    Mine grenaded! I have an'85 with a Delphi and no one seems to know anything about. I know a steering gear box should not cost 1800 bucks, that's what Kascar wants. I have taken mine apart, the piston and housing have major scoring so I want to replace the whole thing. anyone have any info on...
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    Securing a HMMWV

    I use the cable around the steering wheel, installed a keyed battery disconnect, and have a brake pedal lock that's kind of like a "club." I also put a land mine under the drivers seat, you just have to make sure you remove it and don't sit on it
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    Odd Hmmwv Transmission leak

    I have the same problem with my trans and figured it was the front seal. I just keep adding fluid and offroading the **** out of it lol, I guess I need to tear into this soon before it leaves me stranded.
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    M998 vs DOT

    I have normal registration and insurance on mine. I use it for on and off hwy use so I didn't want any restrictions. Im in So Cal
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