I got a 1997 Chevy 6.5 turbo diesel and i got very little power. I haul tractors around and it doesn't have anything except alot of black smoke. People have told me it could be my waste gate actuator or a vacuum hose that could be pinched or junk. The Service engine soon light is on to. I have replaced the Air and Fuel Filters and have noticed a little improvement.

What do you think is the problem?

:( Ya got little or no boost. This is BAD, VERY BAD. :(
Fix it NOW... The engine you save will be your own.

Start here http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19063

Read the Stickys - Especially pertaining to the turbo charger and vacuum system. Its actually easy to troubleshoot :). And most times fairly easy to fix. Unless the turbo is dead, in which case its still easy to fix, just expensive.

The black smoke is unburnt fuel - this causes HIGH EGT (exhaust gas temperature). High EGT causes your engine to blow. Well -- Maybe just melt. Seriously:badidea: !

Let us know what you find and someone will most likely tell you how to fix it.

Thanks for the Reply, i talked to the mechanic and he said that it is a simple fix and he has a part there for it, so i just took it there. I would like to work on it my self but time has been hard to come by lately.

Thanks For The Help!

I'd love to know what the simple fix is...I have the same problem and haven't found it yet...

Ok, i got my truck back and the person who worked on it said it was a stupid piece of plastic the Wastegate Solenoid, now it has tons of power and no smoke. He said it is a very common problem.

Thanks For the Help!

I'm currious what he charged you for the part and labor. I got rid of mine w/ a heath turbo master/wastegate controller for $132 shipping included and 20 minutes of work. Now I have more power and better fuel economy.

Lucky dog...I installed a turbo master...have power once it gets up to speed...but anytime I give it fuel, just a hint of acceleration and smoke pours out until I get to the power band...grrr

ICTD, you have an "S" engine with an EGR valve. You likely have a malfunction in the EGR system. If not then you dont have enough boost or you have a leak. Im guessing an EGR problem tho.