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<blockquote data-quote="DiamondSCattleCo" data-source="post: 394104" data-attributes="member: 2862"><p>With only 51,000 on the odometer, there isn't much to be concerned about. You should have a 7/70 or 7/100 drivetrain warranty.</p><p></p><p>Check out the front end and ensure its tight. </p><p></p><p>Have the lift pump pressure checked out, although I suspect it would be just fine. You're looking for a minimum of 7 PSI at idle. </p><p></p><p>Forget about the transmission problems. The NV5600 was pretty much bullet proof, easily the best 6 speed ever put in a Dodge, Chev or Ford. New Venture did send out a few with casting flaws on the 6th gear which would cause it to come apart, but Dodge knows of the issue and will replace the trans should it happen (very unlikely, there weren't many that escaped into the wild). Of course, watch for a slipping clutch. If his wife that drove didn't know how, it doesn't take long to destroy a clutch. The clutch will not be covered under warranty.</p><p></p><p>Ensure that the truck has the latest reflash and if it doesn't, make it part of the sale. It usually costs a hundred bucks or so, unless its done as part of a customer complaint. There should be a tag under the hood if a dealer has done it. You want this, as it improved fuel economy _alot_.</p><p></p><p>Listen to the engine and check for a 'popping' noise combined with a miss. This will be a bad injector. Unlikely at 51,000, but just the same...</p><p></p><p>Check the u-joints. If they're shot, which they could be, make Moog replacements part of the deal. Don't put the Dodge u-joints back in, unless you can get them under warranty.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiamondSCattleCo, post: 394104, member: 2862"] With only 51,000 on the odometer, there isn't much to be concerned about. You should have a 7/70 or 7/100 drivetrain warranty. Check out the front end and ensure its tight. Have the lift pump pressure checked out, although I suspect it would be just fine. You're looking for a minimum of 7 PSI at idle. Forget about the transmission problems. The NV5600 was pretty much bullet proof, easily the best 6 speed ever put in a Dodge, Chev or Ford. New Venture did send out a few with casting flaws on the 6th gear which would cause it to come apart, but Dodge knows of the issue and will replace the trans should it happen (very unlikely, there weren't many that escaped into the wild). Of course, watch for a slipping clutch. If his wife that drove didn't know how, it doesn't take long to destroy a clutch. The clutch will not be covered under warranty. Ensure that the truck has the latest reflash and if it doesn't, make it part of the sale. It usually costs a hundred bucks or so, unless its done as part of a customer complaint. There should be a tag under the hood if a dealer has done it. You want this, as it improved fuel economy _alot_. Listen to the engine and check for a 'popping' noise combined with a miss. This will be a bad injector. Unlikely at 51,000, but just the same... Check the u-joints. If they're shot, which they could be, make Moog replacements part of the deal. Don't put the Dodge u-joints back in, unless you can get them under warranty. Hope this helps. Rod [/QUOTE]
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