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  1. cobia2017

    Glow plug issue

    Ok narrowed it down to the glow plug relay and got part number AR 145 at Napa, which I failed to get to work…however Napa relay part number ST81SB did work (it looked much more like my old existing relay)….I never could get the smoking resistor to stop smoking in my comfort timeframe despite...
  2. cobia2017

    Glow plug issue

    when you say "open" do you mean the relay has not magnetized the core to touch the copper studs yet?f and closed is when it has and you hear the click?
  3. cobia2017

    Glow plug issue

    Hey guys, appreciate any help you guys can offer....issue: wait light on for a much longer time than usual occurred gradually but i can still hear the relay click but it takes like 30 seconds at least and motor will not start cold. (without starter fluid) I checked all glow plugs and about half...
  4. cobia2017

    What is m1008 6.2 diesel motor worth?

    Curious as to what this motor would be worth? It runs without issues, very reliable. It has about 45k mikes 1986...doing an LS swap...figured it may have some value to a cucv purist? Thanks!
  5. cobia2017

    M1008 alternator

    What amperage is the fuseable link in the larger wire going to the driver side alternator?...mine is blown and I am replacing it...thanks!
  6. cobia2017

    M1008 starting problem

    Here is my issue, any help much appreciated...truck would not start, front battery low and charging and now to 12.4, now when negative is put back on front battery, the starter is activated and this happens without the key (without the key put on “on” position), also a fuse-able link in a wire...
  7. cobia2017

    crank no start

    Thank you very much, when i figure it out I will post back.
  8. cobia2017

    crank no start

    M1008: when motor is cold in morning first start of day (although it is hot summer), I am getting prolonged cranking and no start, after doing this a couple of times it barely starts and dies a couple of times and then it will start and stay running while expelling a big plume of white...
  9. cobia2017

    Lifted M1008's

    Thanks man...nice looking truck
  10. cobia2017

    Lifted M1008's

    Would anyone be willing to post pics iof their lifted M1008's? It would help me in a decision on what to do....as much detail as possible be great...I am leaning towards 6 in susp lift, on a classic black wheel (procomp or black rocks) with -34 offset for some but not too much aggressiveness and...
  11. cobia2017

    Rear diff fluid?

    Thanks everyone
  12. cobia2017

    Rear diff fluid?

    Ok thanks
  13. cobia2017

    Rear diff fluid?

    I recently changed my rear diff flood on M1008 14 bolt Detroit locker...is non synthetic 80-90 ok? Does it require friction modifier? Thanks!
  14. cobia2017

    Unusual driveline vibration case

    I have had a very very similar vibration and sound as per your description...with replaced door bushings and pin/striker adjustment and tightening down on something on gas tank, the vibration was largely reduced to a very tolerable level, also the gas tank door required slight adjustment as it...
  15. cobia2017

    Leaking Transfer Case - Best Kits for Repair

    ok, interesting, so basically the tcase overflow vent is for exactly just that-that is a leaking transmission seal (output shaft seal)...bc yes-how can one fill too much in tcase if using the fill hole as I can't imagine they use the overflow vent to fill it
  16. cobia2017

    Leaking Transfer Case - Best Kits for Repair

    my case also leaks, sealed it up twice, a reputable local transmission mechanic said that this case has a overflow vent on top and that it was overfilled and should stop as he took fluid down a little....anyone else aware of this? does this sound correct?
  17. cobia2017

    Water leak in driver side floor M1008

    thanks cucurus
  18. cobia2017

    Water leak in driver side floor M1008

    I recently purchased an M1008, and after some good rain last night I noticed a puddle in the driver side floor pan...i had a few short minutes to investigate this am and the firewall inside insulation was wet, I did not bite wetness at base of windshield....if anyone has experience with...
  19. cobia2017

    Turbo for M1008

    Does anyone have any experience with turbo kit installation? Was it worth it in terms of motor performance? What company? Any other recs? Thanks!
  20. cobia2017

    Leaking Transfer Case - Best Kits for Repair

    Did the M1008's come with 205's and 208's? And how do you definitively tell the difference?...I assume that inhavr a 208 as a skid plate is present below it and it has red fluid in it
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