My dad's looking at a 98 3500 quad, dually, auto, 4wd. Is there anything we should look out for with this year/model?

 

12 or 24 valve?

John (DH)

 

It's a 24 valve with 120,000 miles on it.

 

I have a 99 same thing. Make sure you either put a fuel pressure gage in it or at least test the FP to be sure the lift pump is good. Not hard to fix except on the pocket book.

Mine has 130k and runs like a knocking clock.

good luck

 

Is that a good thing?

 

Thanx for the info guys.

 

Mine is still stock and it runs great!! I have noticed that one of my friends trucks has developed a small leak at the drivers door and rear door, but I think it's because of the fact he pulls himself(240lbs.) into the truck by the door.

 

The 59 block perhaps?

 

Don't forget to kill the KDP. Other than that you should get a lot of miles out of her.

John (DH)

 

I would look at the front end, the front end and the front end.
Sure, engine troubles can cause headaches, but once the front starts hopping, probably the most aggrivating of all.

 

I agree with all of the above but DEFINATELY this last post.

I once looked at trading my old 97 Reg cab to a guy with a 97 club cab with only 97,000 miles on it.

Took it to the tire shop and got it up on a lift............

It needed $600 worth of front end work. I nicely took it back to him and handed him the keys!