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    Garrett turbo question

    I'm rebuilding a Garrett gtp38r. Mistakenly bought a rebuild kit on Amazon for a gtp38. Does anyone know if the seals from the 38 are the same as a 38r?
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    Using a lot of oil

    Finally had time this weekend to do some checking. No huge puddles on the ground. A couple drips under the oil pan, maybe the size of a half dollar. Coolant looks perfect, fuel bowl doesn't show any signs of oil. Fuel filter is a little dark but not black. I suppose I should consider all of...
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    Using a lot of oil

    Noticed the heavy oil usage a couple weeks after I bought it. Went to change the oil and only about 7 quarts came out of the engine. Kept an eye on it for a couple more weeks before I changed the injector o-rings. (The o rings on #7 were shot). Put it back together and everything was fine...
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    Using a lot of oil

    Slight amount of blue smoke on startup. Might last 10-15 seconds. Not sure how to check for blow by.
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    Using a lot of oil

    What would cause my 7.3 to go through up to 6quarts of oil over the course of 300 miles? 2002 7.3 179k miles, ts chip running on 'standard' setting. Not driving the truck hard or towing anything. I hauled my 8400lb 5th wheel 300 miles without losing a drop. Don't haul anything and I lose...
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    Dies in the rain

    2002 7.3 cclb srw bone stock with 178k. Filled the tank this morning from the only station I have ever taken it to. Drove about 20 miles in the rain tonight. Truck dies without warning. The only way it will restart is if all the electronics are shut off. Refire the truck and everything is...

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