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  1. #1
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    My Duramax Engine Blows

    Yes, I mean it literally. My 2.8 liter Duramax diesel, which served me flawlessly for 2 years, had the engine fail internally in Layton, Utah.

    My wife was driving the Chevy and I was following her in the Morgan. We were stopped at a freeway exit in Layton, about 30 miles North of Salt Lake. I heard the diesel rev out of control and white smoke spewed out the tailpipe. My wife turned the ignition off and bailed out. The engine quickly stopped and would not re-start. We had it towed to the Chevy dealer in Layton. They called us today, saying the engine was severely damaged and would be replaced under warranty in 10 days.

    So, though I am pleased to have the new GT Beast, I am sorrowed by the Chevy dying. Such is life, my friends.

    Hunter
    I don't care if it hurts. I want to have control. I want a perfect body. I want a perfect soul. - Creep by Radiohead

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    Your description sounds like an injector may have stuck wide open, Hunter...It's good though that it's being replaced under warranty...Also good that the Morgan is a two-seater for Ninjawife...From what I hear, the four cylinder Duramax is ordinarily a good, trouble-free engine...

    [...but it's still not a Cummins...]

    ...Ben
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    Recently, I recounted in another thread, my experience with a runaway Detroit which ate itself for lunch----an experience not to be forgotten
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    Yes, after my experience with the Duramax, I think it exhibited Run-a-way symptoms before it died. It appears an oil leak was part of the failure - creating a Run-a-way situation.

    But, in the end, Chevy stood up the right way on this one, and without a fight. Bless 'em.

    Hunter
    I don't care if it hurts. I want to have control. I want a perfect body. I want a perfect soul. - Creep by Radiohead

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    Revenge for buying the new one. It's all your fault it got jealous.
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    A Morgan with a Chevy diesel engine?
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