1T A Diesel
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1T A Diesel
I am looking to get a diesel truck.
It is a 1999 2500 4x4. It has 110,000 miles on it.
The truck looks to be very well maintained and is a decent price for it.
What are some of the things I should be watching for?
Thanks
It is a 1999 2500 4x4. It has 110,000 miles on it.
The truck looks to be very well maintained and is a decent price for it.
What are some of the things I should be watching for?
Thanks
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Welcome to the site, Premo 1 ! As you can see in my sig, I have a '99 and I love it. I'm planning on keeping it forever. One of the first things to check is the lift pump. Does the truck have a fuel pressure gauge? If not, you'll want to have the fuel pressure checked by someone reputable. The pressure, post filter, should be no less than 8 psi at any time. Normal pressures are 14-15 psi at idle, about 12-14 psi at 60 mph on flat ground, and as I said, no less than 8 psi at WOT.
Does it have an auto. tranny? If so you will want to have that checked out also. The auto is the weakest link in the drive train. If they have been treated well, and the engine has not been modified they can last a long time.
Also, check the engine block. If there is a "53" stamped on the lower front driver's side of the block, that particular block had problems with cracking. Those blocks were used on the 98.5 and early 99 engines. There is a thread on under the "24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain" forum that deals specifically with this topic. There are much more specific directions on where to find the numbers on the block.
Other than those three things, just check the normal stuff, maintenance records, etc.
Good luck! If you have any other questions that I might be able to help with, feel free to PM or e-mail me.
DeWain
Does it have an auto. tranny? If so you will want to have that checked out also. The auto is the weakest link in the drive train. If they have been treated well, and the engine has not been modified they can last a long time.
Also, check the engine block. If there is a "53" stamped on the lower front driver's side of the block, that particular block had problems with cracking. Those blocks were used on the 98.5 and early 99 engines. There is a thread on under the "24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain" forum that deals specifically with this topic. There are much more specific directions on where to find the numbers on the block.
Other than those three things, just check the normal stuff, maintenance records, etc.
Good luck! If you have any other questions that I might be able to help with, feel free to PM or e-mail me.
DeWain
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HI there!
1st, check fuel pressure. There are two ports on top of the fuel filter housing designed for this. Check for the values listed above.
DPGs post is right on.
Of course, you'll probably end up with a fueling box, new turbo, works transmission (if auto), and EDM injectors.
Each of the above helps you build a 500hp- 22mpg daily driver.
Justin
1st, check fuel pressure. There are two ports on top of the fuel filter housing designed for this. Check for the values listed above.
DPGs post is right on.
Of course, you'll probably end up with a fueling box, new turbo, works transmission (if auto), and EDM injectors.
Each of the above helps you build a 500hp- 22mpg daily driver.
Justin
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