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Oversize
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I'll be interested to hear how you go. My experience of rebuilt compressors is that they leak after only a couple of years, I hope you...
Sep 16, 2026
Oversize
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You have to line up the timing marks on the cams & compare the deg on the balancer to check for stretch. I think the max was about...
Sep 14, 2026
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Engine stone cold. Checked right side chain. Snug, would not lift off sprocket. Left side, with some slight effort, lifted up maybe 1/8*...
Sep 14, 2026
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Shopping for new gaskets but want to make sure their of the correct OEM material which was what?
Sep 14, 2026
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Engine stone cold. Checked right side chain. Snug, would not lift off sprocket. Left side, with some slight effort, lifted up maybe 1/8*...
Sep 12, 2026
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Thanks Styria. Removed valve covers yesterday and the originals ( I assume ) are of the same material as those arrived via EBay Germany...
Sep 12, 2026
Styria
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Unfortunately John, you're in the States and I can only provide you with Australian solutions. A number of years ago, I had a local...
Sep 5, 2026
Styria
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I'll be interested to hear how you go. My experience of rebuilt compressors is that they leak after only a couple of years, I hope you...
Sep 5, 2026
Styria
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AC Compressors for the M116/M117 and 6.9
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For me, this was, or is, a matter of learning. What prompted me into action when I was given a price of $AUS3500.00 to go from "go to...
Sep 5, 2026
c107
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AC Compressors for the M116/M117 and 6.9
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I'll be interested to hear how you go. My experience of rebuilt compressors is that they leak after only a couple of years, I hope you...
Sep 5, 2026
Styria
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Bryce, thank you for all of that information. You have obviously done your homework. Full credit. In my own right, I have actually been...
Sep 5, 2026
c107
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The early and mid M116 and M117 engines, along with the 6.9 used the Frigidaire A6 compressor for the airconditioning. This was only...
Sep 4, 2026
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john erbe
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6.9 Valve Cover Gasket Material
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Shopping for new gaskets but want to make sure their of the correct OEM material which was what?
Sep 3, 2026
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None of the marques you mentioned produce dual cab tonka trucks that 18yo apprentices on red P plates can jack up to monster truck...
Aug 31, 2026
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Unfortunately, my much treasured Rainbow Lorikeet, Laurie, passed away somewhat unexpectedly about two months ago. A champion buddy, he...
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