Looks like I need my head gaskets replaced (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321372)and don't have time to take on the job myself. Anyone want to recommend a Houston area shop that actually has seen and worked on the 6.5? I would rather not have some outfit go through the learning curve on my vehicle. I would consider a good dealer but I usually hate their prices. Additionally, I may want to do a few other mods recommended on this site and that a dealer might not be open to doing.

when ya find a good mech in the area....let me know so i can include their number in my rolodex

Wow. These 6.5s must be rare birds now! No recommended shops in the 4th largest U.S. city.

Have you checked Stanadyne dealer in Houston, call them to see if they have recommended shop if not themselves.

To find Stanadyne dealer, go to their website.

Thanks JMJNet. That is a great idea that probably would work for other in other cities. I found a likely candidate that I will check with tomorrow.