I had a '95 diesel Suburban. If yours hasn't had it done, get the fuel injector pump rebuilt for modern fuels. It was an expensive lesson. Back in the day, fuel had more sulfur which lubricated the pump. Be sure it has a good after market lift pump. The wimpy, stock lift pumps ran off of oil pressure. It wasn't good. The last thing to mention was that I had to move the PMC because it was mounted right beside the exhaust manifold. Loved the vehicle. Enjoy it.
The 6.2 diesel was designed by Detroit diesel and used from 1982-1991 in pickups. The 6.5 diesel is simply a larger 6.2 and could be had with or without a turbo through the 1990’s. I’ve had both and loved them, I do have to say however from the factory they did not have anywhere close to 500 lb/ft of torque. Closer to 360-440 I believe depending on injection pump, emissions, injectors and of course a turbo or N/A. Great engines if taken care of properly! Can’t beat the mileage they get as well.
My 1997 Suburban has the alternative grille and headlights, and lacks a third row seat. I see very few Suburbans with the sealed beam headlights; I have wondered whether it was a no cost option. My Suburban is a 1500 duty; the diesel engine was available for both 1500 and 2500 duty.
@Jarrettsville_Garage it's a 6.5 TD; all 8th generation (1992-99) diesels have the 6.5, but the 6.2 was the diesel engine of the boxy 7th generation. The 6.5 is just an improved and enlarged 6.2. Equipped with a diesel engine, the 8th generation 1500 has 4L80E transmission, 8 stud wheels, semi-float rear axle, and heavy duty suspension. I suspect that the only difference is that the 2500 has a frame 1/16" thicker. My Suburban is 2 wheel drive, so it sits a little lower than yours.
@@HemiChrysler mine sits relatively low but I always thought the main difference between the 1500 and 2500 trucks was the suspension package and the axles.
@Jarrettsville_Garage I think that's generally true, but the 1500 has the heavy duty drivetrain and suspension when equipped with the 6.5 diesel engine.
@ got it. I’m curious if different platforms like Dodge and Ford also have had a similar situation with older Cummins or power strokes. Kind of like the excursion with a diesel but that’s obviously a 3/4 ton truck. But I wonder if any other platforms had the option with a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel on other platforms.
If there was a silver lining among the miserable GM diesel program, I think you found it. 1996 should also mean first year for obd2, nice. I have a 6.2 j code in an 85 K30 dually 4 speed and a 96 L31 Vortec 350 sitting on the engine stand, waiting for the day the 6.2 stops running.
I just bought a 95 gmc truck C1500 with the 6.5 motors like yours and I love it. Great truck!
@@jacobroberti9157 just keep up with basic maintenance, repairs as needed. And they’ll last a while.
Keep the Durban content coming
I had a '95 diesel Suburban. If yours hasn't had it done, get the fuel injector pump rebuilt for modern fuels. It was an expensive lesson. Back in the day, fuel had more sulfur which lubricated the pump. Be sure it has a good after market lift pump. The wimpy, stock lift pumps ran off of oil pressure. It wasn't good. The last thing to mention was that I had to move the PMC because it was mounted right beside the exhaust manifold. Loved the vehicle. Enjoy it.
@@ericbeightol3214 that’s what I’ve been debating doing recently is the lift pump first. Which rebuild kit did you get for the injector pump?
@Jarrettsville_Garage I actually resigned to have a rebuild guy do it for me.
@Jarrettsville_Garage we went with Rapter lift pump.
@@ericbeightol3214 heard good things about raptor lift pumps. To my knowledge you also need another relay to run the raptor pump
@Jarrettsville_Garage but well worth the effort.
The 6.2 diesel was designed by Detroit diesel and used from 1982-1991 in pickups. The 6.5 diesel is simply a larger 6.2 and could be had with or without a turbo through the 1990’s. I’ve had both and loved them, I do have to say however from the factory they did not have anywhere close to 500 lb/ft of torque. Closer to 360-440 I believe depending on injection pump, emissions, injectors and of course a turbo or N/A. Great engines if taken care of properly! Can’t beat the mileage they get as well.
My 1997 Suburban has the alternative grille and headlights, and lacks a third row seat. I see very few Suburbans with the sealed beam headlights; I have wondered whether it was a no cost option. My Suburban is a 1500 duty; the diesel engine was available for both 1500 and 2500 duty.
@@HemiChrysler I had no clue the 1500 was available with the diesel option. Do you know if it was the 6.5 TD or was it only the 6.2 N/A Detroit ?
@Jarrettsville_Garage it's a 6.5 TD; all 8th generation (1992-99) diesels have the 6.5, but the 6.2 was the diesel engine of the boxy 7th generation. The 6.5 is just an improved and enlarged 6.2. Equipped with a diesel engine, the 8th generation 1500 has 4L80E transmission, 8 stud wheels, semi-float rear axle, and heavy duty suspension. I suspect that the only difference is that the 2500 has a frame 1/16" thicker. My Suburban is 2 wheel drive, so it sits a little lower than yours.
@@HemiChrysler mine sits relatively low but I always thought the main difference between the 1500 and 2500 trucks was the suspension package and the axles.
@Jarrettsville_Garage I think that's generally true, but the 1500 has the heavy duty drivetrain and suspension when equipped with the 6.5 diesel engine.
@ got it. I’m curious if different platforms like Dodge and Ford also have had a similar situation with older Cummins or power strokes. Kind of like the excursion with a diesel but that’s obviously a 3/4 ton truck. But I wonder if any other platforms had the option with a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel on other platforms.
Found a 95 6.2 in a barn last year, 80k miles. Love it
Right on
Ford did do that with the Excursion
@@raymondrmerigojr7746 affirmative
Nice looking suburban.
If there was a silver lining among the miserable GM diesel program, I think you found it. 1996 should also mean first year for obd2, nice.
I have a 6.2 j code in an 85 K30 dually 4 speed and a 96 L31 Vortec 350 sitting on the engine stand, waiting for the day the 6.2 stops running.
Hoping she’ll last me a while with the basic maintenance and simple repairs!
It's funny how the best rims on the Burbans were the base model 8-lug steelies haha
They definitely have a mean old school look to em!
Where do I even find one
@@Burchgoespro I was very lucky to come across this one on marketplace and jumped on it almost immediately. They’re rare