Im fixing to buy a 2001 2500 ram diesel that has 169k on it.
The auto transmission has been overhauled and it has been repainted.
He said he would sell it to me for 6k.

Is this a deal?


Is there any issues with that year model that I should be aware of?

 

Man, that's a DEAL! Grab it. I paid 8500 for my 99 with 175K.
Only issues with those years are: VP44, Lift pump, 53 block.

 

well i talked him down from 8700

 

And the vacuum pump seals are known to leak oil. Basically more annoying than anything else. An easy fix and not nearly as pricey as the problems listed above. Sounds like a steal at that price though!!!

 

The weak link on the 24ver is the fuel delivery sys.. Check for codes with the key trick.

 

That sounds like a very good deal, like blackdiesel said check to see if its throwin any codes. Have you test driven it? Check to see if it's got 'dead pedal', and search the site and ask questions like no tomorrow! Good luck.

 

Yeah definitly a good deal at 6K, especially if the body isn't beat to ****. I've seen a few sub-10K CTD's in my searchs, but they were all rode hard and put away wet. Everyone else covered the basics, LP, VP44, #53 block. Also the autos seem somewhat notorious on these trucks, but if it's been overhauled I wouldn't be to concerned about it.

 

well i went ahead and picked it up. i never saw 53 on the block...on either side so im guessing that i dont have it. it does not leak coolant at all

the body has fresh paint so it looks new to me.

 

Looks like a good place for the...Return of the New Guy Info!!


Welcome to the site ,
Your Dodge/Cummins has fuel milage and power capabilities far beyond a basic gasser but it isn't gas-n-go like a gasser either...it's a bit involved but not difficult to manage.
Obtain a repair manual at your favorite auto parts store so you can get up quick on your truck. You also need gauges to get info from your truck but more on that later..
Your 24 valver has a Lift Pump that takes fuel from the fuel tank and delivers it to your Injector Pump(VP44). This VP44 is the weak link and because it's so expensive, it deserves extra consideration. For years the guys here have been trying different things to get the VP44 to live and through basic R&D, they've discovered a few things that help most and are running up the miles.
Fuel lubes and cools the VP44 and we watch that with the Lift Pump fuel pressure. We generally like to see 13-15psi idle, 12-13psi cruising hwy speed and no less the 5-7 psi at wide open throttle(WOT).
A fuel pressure test gauge available at your favorite auto parts store, connected by pressure line to the Schrader Valve on your injector pump and installed in the cabwill get you lift pump fuel pressure to watch. Check my picture gallery.
Diesel fuel has very little if any lubricating abilities so fuel treatments like Power Service, Howes, Lucas and Stanadyne add lubrication to the fuel. I use the MFG's recommend on dosages.
There is fuel returned to the fuel tank from the fuel system and because some of it comes from a passage in the cylinder head of the motor, it's hot. This is fine in the winter because diesel fuel can gel in very cold temperatures BUT in the summer, it can get hot enough that it won't cool electrical components in the VP44. Most folks are keeping their fuel tank 1/2 full or better. We're currently looking for an end all fuel cooler that does not restrict flow or pressure.
Many folks have found that they had no lift pump pressure after they install a gauge or change the fuel filter so be ready for that.
Type "lift pump" in the search box for lots of info.

 

That is a SMOKING deal! I would have picked it up too!

 

Geez, TAKE IT !!! I sold my '99 3500 for $ 8200 and 246,000 miles....

Or....let us know where it is...

 

i already bought it

 

Great job with the truck - enjoy it, get a fuel pressure gauge installed asap, and drive you new rig.