[rellick]

Just thought I would update this thread, we tore the 8.3 down for a complete overhaul. After about 5k miles last year it was using some oil and had blowby, it was a used engine. I ordered a complete kit that contains pistons,liners,bearings and gaskets. I also took the rad in for a recore, sent the injection pump in for a possible rebuild, and found a new turbo. It should be all back together in a week or so with all fresh new parts and ready to hit the road. Total cost should be right around 6k. very reasonable I think. Parts for these 8.3's are very easy to get and very reasonable.
I tried to upload pics, for some reason they won't upload like they used to