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Help! I’m in the process of ordering a new set of wheels for this truck, should I get Black or Chrome wheels??? I’m so undecided 😂
Tough one. I feel like both would look great. I know that Whatever is decided will make the truck look great!
You should do. Is model year. Correct wild versus 8 I like to see someone that doesn't put 25" wheels with a massive naked of opposite
I pick Chrome
Is wild versus 8 We're on our way 2000 GM trucks in the early 2 thousands I found a set on eBay for $2500
The world versus 8 They were on the Southern comfort trucks it trucks from 2007 to 2009 and also 2011 to 2013
Since 1972, every rebuild, at any level... from a simple head gasket replacement to a complete rebuilt, I have always started with..... a single-edge razor blade.... it's effective and it gives you instant feedback as to how FLAT that block actually is. Simple but very effective tool that not too many mechanics make use of.
The moment when your wife said "I'm shocked" hit me personally. I do hvac and jokingly told my wife I'm not an electrician. I installed a wood burning insert in our home and she kept asking if it was OK how it was wired/set up...the whole time, I kept saying idk what I'm doing. A few months later she is praising me ...
Too funny Mrs truck master was like I was really expecting a leak. They all leak a little. This leaks that leaks. Lol nice work. Putting that quality work. Love the content you truly are the truck master!
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when you use a sanding block to straighten the surface, you should leave the surface rough for the head gasket to bite into when torqueing the head on, I always use an 80 grit and call it a day, and like you said, don;t cheap on the gasket and you will be all set! awesome to see this come back to life!
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It's always a great feeling to have things start up and not leak after a major repair- great job 🙂
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I know, My Duramax ran for about 5 min and then developed a healthy rear main seal leak. :(
Then, when I pulled the engine, fixed the leak, and dropped it back in then the engine started leaking at the back right where the upper oil pan meets the block and the transmission adapter. (Insert Marmot scream)
I love this truck, so I am going to pull the motor again this spring.
I’ve learned so much from your videos over the past 2 years. Glad to see she’s back up and running 🤙🏻 black wheels would look great on this build . keep up the good content brother
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I bought a 2008 LMM in early August. Completely stock from a dealer. Had the good fortune of finding a shop that was all about DURAMAX. Truck had less than 100k miles on it and had sat for awhile. Shop went all through it and did some modifications on it including the same reader you have. I had a 165 Fass pump installed and driveshaft beefed up as well. I am learning from your channel and appreciate it. Don't be surprised if I show up at your shop sometime. Good drive from here though.
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Super cool process of how they machine cylinder heads and check for cracks! Great content. I used to use a brake lathe to resurface rotors at the Toyota dealer i worked at and i made parts in a cnc machine shop. Super cool. I cant wait to own one of these trucks someday I want one so bad for my landscape business.
I've learned so much from your videos as well as the other creators you talk with or collaborate with on the channel. Never thought I'd be able to change a Wheel Bearing by my self but thanks to your videos I did it!!! Now I'm more confident in myself when it comes to maintaining my LML Duramax. Keep up the great work Josh!!
Side note: Mark, Ryan, and yourself should make a partner channel as well as a diesel mechanic school or program. I'd buy in a heartbeat to learn more.
Side side note: Maybe the next project could be an LML? 🤷♂️ 😆 🤣 👍🤘🦅 🇺🇸
I know that feeling of putting it all back together and it starting with no leaks. And i do the block the same way, i just use a straight edge and feeler gauge to check high and low spots. Nice work as always.
Thanks man
When you use sand paper you risk that grit getting into the cylinders, oil feed holes and in general the lubrication system. GM has a bulletin that addresses this and the damage that it can cause
GM does have a TSB not to use scotchbrite pads for gasket removal on a die grinder.
I'm in denial too, I also think it could be my EGR (I live in the PRC, we need to keep that on) that might be leaking causing pressure problems. I only get a low coolant light /high pressure after I gun it to get on to the high way. I'm hoping it's not anything to do with the heads or gaskets. I'm leaning towards ARP studs but also been eying those Xotic studs as well.
I think xotic is just as good and less expensive for what I’m trying to do but if you go past 7-900hp definitely stick with ARP
I will attest! Buy the aftermarket transmission lines! Putting stock ones back in are a BBBBIIIOOTTCCCHHHH! Lesson learned the hard way 🤪.
Hello Josh and Melanie. Good luck on getting the new head gaskets on the motor and getting it back running.
Just done new water pump/housing, thermostats, and radiator on my lmm.
Great job! Now that was some work…
Way to get after it. Thanks for sharing
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You’re a machine, happy to see her living again! My second favourite truck next to the wifemax👌🏻 despite it going against the theme of the channel, I would love to see what this truck would run in the quarter while you still have it on stock 20s lol
It’s lifted already 😂
My wife max heads studded , checked , dected block , sac45 ppe man, up , and down pipes 64 mill drop in . Plesently surprized . I streight edge it over all the holes first to see how bad it is if it checks out i dont do t deck sand it . What i found is gas engins need it more ive had to flatten by the stud holes .
I wouldnt ever use sandpaper, it has a tendancy to drop abrasive material, which can get trapped in the rings.
I am 16 hours into doing the head gaskets on my 15 LML and I’ve finally got the drivers side head off. This is not for the amateur mechanic and will take some time but working on your own truck is a great feeling once you’re done and it’s back running without burning down the garage lol
how many miles on truck?
@@yourchava 193,000
Any idea why the head gaskets failed?
@@jrrains I just bought the truck about 2 months ago and head gaskets we’re blown already. My guess is the factory head bolts were not strong enough for the tune that is programmed into the truck. I am going back in with the same head stud kit that truck master is using. I just got the drivers side head torqued tonight! Progress!!!
I also own a lmm inheritance from my father in law. Almost at 200k now. Has been deleted and tuned but I'm easy on it. I've ran it 40k now seems okay. Kinda afraid of high repair cost in the future though.
Dude! Nailed it! There is nothing more gratifying than completing a major project like that and hearing it fire! Having no leaks is an added bonus. In my opinion you did deck surface right gently sanding to clean it up. Majority of the time if something isn’t true, it will be the aluminum heads, which you had milled. With the good gaskets, studs, and proper engine warm up each time, you should be good to go for a long time! Great job brother! ( PS, you know it is par for the course to have our wives jokingly doubt us and bust our chops when you did SUCH a stellar job mechanicing, next time just pound your chest and scream like Mel Gibson in Braveheart when it fires up !) LOL! 🇺🇸💪🏻
So simple even Earl can do it.🤣
did you forget to hook up your ground strap from the engine to the cab?
I did 👍
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Black and red does look nice.
I totally agree
You can also pop the cap off your fuel test port and let some air out while the lift pump is priming.
Great Video! Love watching them. Keep ‘‘em coming boss.
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I deleted my engine bay filter as well when I installed my Airdog. But I did one of those delete bowls so it left the filter head, bleed screw, and primer. I don't care about the primer, but the bleed screw is sure nice to have. Crack it open, run the lift pump for 10 seconds, close the screw, fires right up.
Also have the pressure valve with cap on it.
Running xotic studs about a year now on my 6.7 powerstroke I am impressed with the product for the price
Sounded like a job for K-Seal Ultimate Head Gasket Sealer....Chuckle Chuckle 😃. Are the Dodge engines in trucks any good for long term reliability these days? The Fords and Chevys seem to have more than thier share of inherent flaws at fairly low miles these days. And these vehicles are not Cheap, at least Price wise. NICE JOB on the correct repair! 👍 I always wished I had a lift like that at my disposal, the things I could of done in a third of the time it took me.... Thanx;Jeff and Tina!!!
Dang, that is a tremendous amount of work to change head gaskets!
I’m happy that you got your truck back working again and I was another awesome video keep them coming
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Was something unplugged at 12:22 although i know nothing about these trucks, i still binge watch the shit out of these videos
Chevy Blunder Durocracks, the Hearbeat of Merica. Yup the heart starts beating and your blood pressure goes up everytime you start one.
Those poly mounts will make your truck ride like trash. I put a set on my LBZ few years ago, they lasted 3 weeks before I went back to OEM mounts. I hear S&B makes an awesome set, Check em out.
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So the backstory is someone probably blew the stock gaskets, then paid a shop to stud and replace gaskets. They cheaped out and used recycled trash bags as a gasket and studded it. Then the poor owner started getting problems again. Must be frustrating to spend a fortune getting head gaskets replaced on your truck just to be right back in the same predicament a year later. So he sells it to your friend. Many months later you discover that none of this expensive heartache was necessary. Even the dealership would do the same thing: replace with more shitty gaskets. So even paying a mechanic to do the hard work isn't a good idea unless you're knowledgeable enough to demand that mechanic use mahle gaskets and high quality studs, or better yet, buy the kit and give it to your mechanic. Pay for labor only. Such long lasting disaster due to ignorance.
Congrats on the repairs & upgrades working out. That is a very nice Duramax - it's a sleeper. You would score lots of points if you gave it to your wife. 😁
Nice job. The truck sounds great. It’s -31 in my area right now. Gm removed my block Heater cord due to a fire risk recall back in June last year. And no fix or parts available yet. I had to install a oil pan heater so I can start my truck. I love my truck but not happy with gm right now.
Hopefully they get you taken care of soon
Idk what year you have, but I had the recall block heater fixed at the dealer last year on my 2017 dmax.
@@genechoate5020 I have a 2019 dmax . The only dealer in my town is waiting on GM to come up with a service advisory. I called GM directly 5 times in the past 3 months. They say and I quote ( There is nothing we can do until a fix and parts are available) . GM has left northern Canadian duramax owners in a bind. It gets cold here. Been in a deep freeze past 3 weeks. Average -35 .
@Lloyd Marche that’s no good, it doesn’t get that cold in Oklahoma, maybe I got it fixed before all the parts shortages. I went to the dealer after getting a letter saying parts were available and had it fixed. I keep fighting a #3 glow plug issue, it’s been going on for a year and a half now, it might go a week or 3 months before the code comes back and the dealer says they’ve replaced everything.
I like that thinking... replace whatever parts you can afford when the cab is off to make it easier
I don’t think most are saying RED/WHITE/BLUE is played our per say. I think they only mean it as in it’s the same theme on each truck. So it’s like building the same truck over and over , no matter what brand truck
Good point
Love the LMM content, thanks for what you do.
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She looks really good. So does the truck!!😁
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Well Earl we can see that you get all the grunt work on the boss it's all the glamor shots
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All kidding aside, I really enjoy your channel
I also done a airdog 150, pcv reroute, 5 inch exhaust, with efi live e&r 👋 with the 5 postion. 🤣
Would love to do better gaskets and studs, but I don't really have the time. And it seems like a job and I've always worked on my own stuff. Bout to start upgrading the front end parts with kryptonite parts. Also gonna rebuild or get a different front end.
Would love to do built trans, 64mm turbo, up pipe,down pipes,and high flow bundle kit.
I prefer to just stone the deck and make sure its extremely clean. Very consistent strokes, careful not to gouge anything, even coverage. The block deck should be plenty flat and sufficient surface finish from the factory grind, if you clean the piss out of it.... just my opinion
correct sir,,, you can use a knife stone ,,, the deck i would not be warped ... if so take it to have it machine flat,,, your only looking for high spots... no SAND PAPER PLEASE
Should've done motor mount as well
They appear to be new but you definitely have a point
@@TruckMaster I usually will do the drivers side if it has high mileage on it or they pull the snot out it. Really easy to do with the cab off. I once replaced and lb7 engine and when i lifted the engine out both motor mounts fell on floor. I wouldn't even had to unbolt them. LOL
Look at all good that looks when they when they deck the head like that I mean which that looks brand-new
I think you need another duramax I. The fleet! I got a 2005 for sale if you're interested 🤣
I’m tapped out 😂
What is it a chevy or gmc? Where are u at?
Chevy, and pa lol
@@2chins711 oh nice definetly interested i am in michigan
Not sure how to get you any info on it
Been waiting for this upload! Wohoo
Hey brother, I’ve been watching your video. I own a 2014 Silverado 2500 HD and I have a blown head gasket. All your video has been educational to me. keep up the work. Thx!
In case anyone in here doesn’t know, all gaskets are not the same. I’ve asked a few guys who were DIY guys, they thought all gaskets were the same in terms of quality. Each truck is different but always go OEM or research for a higher quality gaskets, not just whatever one you can find
Great info 👍
Sanding the block deck, are you not concerned that sanding grit gets down the cylinders?
Yeah I’m still trying to find one for my L5P I need to talk to them and have them make one
So, has this truck been overworked that caused these problems? How heavy of a load does this truck work with?
That truck is a beauty.
Lol that paranoia on the first start is real. Thought I was the only one
YOU DONT NEED THE PARKING CABLE? no I just need to hook it up.... hahahaha
Are you still lifting this one? I thought you said a while back you were going to. Also black wheels for the win! Just can’t beat it. Glad it’s all fixed up again. Good work! Hope my LML never has head gasket issues but who knows cause she tuned with a 64mm turbo
Yes I actually just installed a 6” lift kit on it last night
Damn bro it's like a I love my Duramax but between all the videos you put out with all the problems it makes me feel real lucky LOL
Just got my head gasket parts in today. Debating lifting the cab or working under hood.
Lift the cab
You did a good job on this truck well done truck master!
I really appreciate it
I put the xotic studs in my 6.7 cummins one at a time method almost 2 years ago 45 psi boost and no complaints. I thought you would need a hot retorque since you did new head gaskets with the studs and not torque to yield bolts?
It would look good if you left the 5 star rims and put nitto mud grapplers and go for the “bubba truck” look
Good point
Question for you! I am in my first year of owning a 2006 gmc lbz duramax, being from Wisconsin I don’t wanna destroy my truck with rust so I have it parked for winter months in my shop. My question is how often do start your trucks on a weekly basis in this cold and let them run?
Thank you
It’s best to start them everyday but probably once a week
15min run time at least let it come up to normal operating temp.
I like the bumper you put on that red truck that’s nice I want to put one like that on my L5 P
My 165 running strong.
I would worry about all the sand paper grit going into the oil pan area or in block piston area I guess a quick oil flush would help w debris
me too. I would at least put some rags in the cylinder and then wipe them out afterwards then use air to blow everything out. sand and bearings don't get along
Question.. how many of the rigs in your fleet have block heaters and or battery warmers , to plug in. During those cool winter months ? Also what anti gel precautions do you take for the fuel ? Might be a good investment one day. To set up a couple plug in poles. So you can plug in your fleet and not have to run cord across the ground back to the shop. I am sure if you look on any of the commercial fleet lots around there you will see them in use. Saves batteries, starters... everything vice hard cold starts... gelled fuel... thick oil... etc...
Since most of those are gonna be about 1000w each, that's like 6,000w of power which is probably a couple hundred a month. That's way overkill. He doesn't drive em, so plug it in 1hr before you're gonna start it
@@mrmotofy 🤔 hmmm... interesting point. I know that every Duramax comes with a block heater and they are 1000 watts. My suggestion was to make a simple power board. With a breaker box and a number of outlets. You could install a timer on them to setup run /operating time. This is all just to eliminate running cords over the ground to the shop. As for cost , shown on electric bill. I am sure that if all operating all the time it could increase the electric bill. This is where a timer will help. Use can be regulated accordingly. But it's purpose is the convenient ability of a short cord run vice stretching across to the shop. But you make a good point. I am fortunate I live in the south. I don't deal with extreme cold winters and, I only have one truck. Which is in the garage. Thanks for the information though. 👍
@@ronthompson2366 Just last night I installed a power Inlet with 2 female plugs on it on my Duramax. So a block heater can plug in 1 when desired. The other is always plugged into a battery maintainer which can be used all the time. I tested my block heater also and it draws 900w. The battery maintainer draws 33w when charging.
I'm trying to think of/find a sealed switch/box of some sort so the block heater can be activated by a simple flip of the switch in the grill or something. Rather than popping cover off plug and plug it in. That can be less than ideal in the cold. Running off a smart plug with current sensing, I can see how much power it's using. So I know if the block heater is working or not.
TruckMaster has all those trucks just sitting there, so 900-1000w for each one...just in case he wants to drive it one day just isn't reasonable. At this point I don't believe. I know trucking companies do it...but they're on a different scale. I think running power over there maybe behind the trucks to a post would make sense. Then have each truck on a battery maintainer cuz that's gonna be the main issue. Since none of these trucks ever really turn off like the old days. A simple little battery maintainer plugged into the power outlet would be easy. Assuming they're hot all the time. Batteries will last much longer than getting drained and freezing. Batteries need to stay topped off for best life, not cycled.
Project Farm on TH-cam has some excellent test videos of fuel additives if you're curious about them.
@@mrmotofy very cool... and I can see where you're coming from. Definitely could be a little costly for him. Be a good project for someone to work out .
Many years ago... before Uncle Sam said that I won the lottery lol... I knew of a truck shop up in Washington state. That after dealing with cold winter issues. Installed a row of posts with a light bulb and cord /outlet. So they could plug the trucks in the fleet in. Many years ago and I don't recall the particulars. Cost wasn't a issue for them. Being able to get in a startup was the most important part. Not dealing with the problems of cold startup issues. Good luck with your efforts and thanks for your response. I'm just thankful that I live in the south and don't deal with the cold winter like that anymore lol.
@@ronthompson2366 last night I got to try the first start up with Batt maintainer on. At 10deg it started like it was 70 degrees. No slow cranking no hesitation at all. Tomorrow morning it should be -4 or so we'll see how it goes. Obviously the coolant will still take a while to warm but they seem to start extremely well in the cold (if the batteries work) so far the 33w battery maintainer seems to be an excellent low cost way to make sure it starts. Of course good fuel is always important. One of these days I'll get all my projects finished and out of the shop so I can park in there.
Glad to see the LMM back up and runnin! Great job! Also did you do the regular or 5/8” trans lines?
I’m pretty sure it’s 5/8 hose
@@TruckMaster I'd like to buy your old rims on the lmm
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Mrs truck master has a lot of faith in Earle LMFAO but she is correct in saying she's surprised ! we've all started something that leaked , and at some point in everyone's life a vehicle that we repaired had to have it towed back on the first test drive, we've all been there! Clearly she's bared witness to all this LOL couple years back my neighbors they built a motor for a car put it in and got it running they both forgot to put the oil in it yeah needless to say that didn't turn out too well! It's nice when they don't make them out of the driveway that way you don't have the disgrace of getting towed back home
th-cam.com/video/UOo97zYEc1Q/w-d-xo.html Here is clip of me driving it!!!!
Right on!
Love the build so far truckmaster-Earl lol as always keep the content coming Josh
Great job Josh great video
How many parts did you have left over?
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I personally wouldn’t sand it cause it runs the risk of creating uneven surface. I’m sure the razor cleans it’s good enough and then wipe it with some sort of cleaner
I cringed when I saw him sanding, just knowing that some of the abrasive,iron and trash was going into the gap between the pistons and cylinders.
Dang. Those Chevy units look like a major pain to work on bro
Fords are no better
Long gone are the days when diesels were simple & reliable. Now they are electronically controlled plumbing nightmares, prone to mechanical failures of a dozen sort & leaking everywhere. All for a few HP. That being said, I'll take the Duramax.
You don't want that start up smoke in your shop anyway, sounds good
If you have a really high mileage engine it wouls be cheaper to swap entire engine out. Used vaires from 2600 and up. Miles makes the price it seems
I’d really like to see a L5P swapped into an older Duramax!!
Sounds good...
What shop caught on fire And when ever happened to Diesel Pros. They were in ur old videos. But now ur always at Ryan's
Love the channel and I have the exact same Mahindra tractor. 😂
Nice 👍
So I just watched a video from two years ago. And I was wondering what EFI live tuner is it you have in the crew cab lbz
Did you flush all the sand out of the blocks water jackets, cylinders and ports?
Yes
Did u put new copper washers on those injectors after you took them out or can you reuse them?
Actually sounds better/Healthy. Sounds like it’s firing harder for some reason. 🤔
If any truck goes for a giveaway let it be the lml 😍
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Nice Job Josh!!
Im not sure if you have a video of the specs of lift you have in your shop but im looking to get one for my new shop could you give me a link?
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Is there a way to check injector balance rates on a 6.0 powerstroke?
From my understanding, no
What was the signs of something was wrong…??
Tank blow back?
Is there a good > better > best for LBZ head gaskets?
Hi, I’m looking at an 2003 lb7 later this week. The truck is either having cup/injector leak and or the head gaskets, I’ve build atvs, bikes, a mower, and a ls engine; do you think a head gasket job on a lb7 is something I could take on at home. I have watched your videos on the red truck an your wife truck just want a more seasoned opinion. Thanks @truckmaster
Black rims with red accent color 😎👍