tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post6690814959702518948..comments2024-03-28T08:26:58.108-04:00Comments on Our Odyssey: Broken down west of AlbuquerqueLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-85467758579136440522009-07-19T01:30:17.161-04:002009-07-19T01:30:17.161-04:00that is no fun. i have the same engine in my newe...that is no fun. i have the same engine in my newell, 475hp 8v92 dd2, manufactured in 89. i just had a cracked head and had it replaced along with one piston/sleeve. <br /><br />i use vmspc as it sounds like you do to monitor everything. i am paranoid about heat now so even though i drive it very carefully, i just put in a pyrometer and dual temp senders to a single digital gauge with a switch to go between them, this is besides monitoring the temp on the vmspc.<br /><br />i dont like pulling long steep grades as these babies always get hot. <br /><br />fortunately i have not had any turbo problems and i have similar miles on mine....140k. <br /><br />good luck,<br /><br />tomAdventures of Tom and Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957442022816070088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-31976044297285519432009-07-18T21:38:15.810-04:002009-07-18T21:38:15.810-04:00That really sucks. Of course, Murphy being Murphy...That really sucks. Of course, Murphy being Murphy, it didn't have the consideration to blow across the street from a diesel repair shop. Good luck with getting this fixed!Blackeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532856674434108861noreply@blogger.com