The issue was not so much with the original engine casting as it was the application they were being asked to perform. The cracking issue came about in tight quarter applications, such as G,P, and Hummer applications where the air flow was restricted and the turbo location was centrally mounted. This locked the heat in and caused steam pockets over the #8 location.
The 6.5TD has been used extensively in the marine applications and has been a durable solution.
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1999 AMGeneral H1 6.5TD BLACK Wagon e-Lockers Front and Back, Rubberduck4x4 RockTubes, Extended Undercarriage Protection,"Big Duck" 2" body lift/2 1/2" suspension lift, 41" IROK Radials on 17" Cepeks w/Rock Rims, (in process)Centered front diff, 3.08 gears, 12k Brakes and 12k halfshafts
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