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<blockquote data-quote="Aaron" data-source="post: 1007080" data-attributes="member: 1682"><p>Check the oil pan where the dipstick enters the pan - bad place for leaks.</p><p>Pull the rubber intake hose off the turbo and visually check the fins on the turbo. Need to be clean and even, no dings or chips.</p><p>Check the radiator support cradle from under the front and make sure its solid and not rusted out in the lower corners.</p><p>Check for moisture in the bottom of the valley of the motor. Moisture likely indicates a fuel leak - common problem.</p><p></p><p>Can't think of anything else off the top of my head other than make sure all gauges, switches and lights work. Also I hate the split front axles in the 3/4 tons.</p><p></p><p>These trucks aren't worth as much as people think anymore - unless the mileage is under 100,000. Remember that this vintage of truck is between 19 and 17 years old. You start spending big bucks on these trucks and realize for not much more money, you could have a much newer truck for not much extra cash.</p><p></p><p>These trucks do run for a long time, but they do need parts - which are not cheap.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line: I like the manual tranny - much better than the auto-tranny that came with these trucks - particularly if your towing. Hate the 2WD - if you have mud, you need 4WD. Hate the price. Value of these trucks in 2WD is zilch. You should be able to buy for 6k and even that may be too much.</p><p></p><p>You should get another 60,000 to 100,000 miles out of it no problem. I have 282k on mine and repair bills are taking their toll on me. I think an upgrade is due this summer/fall. Alot of these trucks are sold with 230 to 250k miles. That being said, I see more of these trucks on the road than other diesels of the same vintage. </p><p></p><p>Also, my next truck, will likely be a 4WD 3/4 ton gas job. As long as they have the frame and brakes to handle a loaded trailer, I have no problem leaving the diesel motors for gas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aaron, post: 1007080, member: 1682"] Check the oil pan where the dipstick enters the pan - bad place for leaks. Pull the rubber intake hose off the turbo and visually check the fins on the turbo. Need to be clean and even, no dings or chips. Check the radiator support cradle from under the front and make sure its solid and not rusted out in the lower corners. Check for moisture in the bottom of the valley of the motor. Moisture likely indicates a fuel leak - common problem. Can't think of anything else off the top of my head other than make sure all gauges, switches and lights work. Also I hate the split front axles in the 3/4 tons. These trucks aren't worth as much as people think anymore - unless the mileage is under 100,000. Remember that this vintage of truck is between 19 and 17 years old. You start spending big bucks on these trucks and realize for not much more money, you could have a much newer truck for not much extra cash. These trucks do run for a long time, but they do need parts - which are not cheap. Bottom line: I like the manual tranny - much better than the auto-tranny that came with these trucks - particularly if your towing. Hate the 2WD - if you have mud, you need 4WD. Hate the price. Value of these trucks in 2WD is zilch. You should be able to buy for 6k and even that may be too much. You should get another 60,000 to 100,000 miles out of it no problem. I have 282k on mine and repair bills are taking their toll on me. I think an upgrade is due this summer/fall. Alot of these trucks are sold with 230 to 250k miles. That being said, I see more of these trucks on the road than other diesels of the same vintage. Also, my next truck, will likely be a 4WD 3/4 ton gas job. As long as they have the frame and brakes to handle a loaded trailer, I have no problem leaving the diesel motors for gas. [/QUOTE]
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