apache

I found a 97 3500 drw 4x4 with 27k, there asking 17k. What sould one look for on this.
This year is injection system failure prone?its an auto, 24V?
Its a ways away so we gotta leave soon. Thanks all.

sherod

It is a 12 Valve. The 24 did not start until 98.5. Even knowing the auto tranny ??, myself I would just give it a good look at. If you like what you see, get it. My 98 is going on 150000 on the original tranny and is still pulling what I hook to.

Now watch it quit just cuz I went and said that.

Ed

wannadiesel

Like Ed said, it's a 12 valve if it's a '97. The injection system is darn near bulletproof on those motors.

Look for door rust, wet carpet, KDP damage (not likely with the low miles but who knows). That's about it.

ratsun

apache
I agree with sherod the 24v didnt start till late 98
However 27K on a 97 is pretty low so if it shows like its got 27k for miles dont worry about the tranny (unless you plan on BOMBing it) as many 47re go a long, long time. I would check but I think that year may have some KDP issues. If its nice sounds like a keeper. Good luck
ratsun

12PACK

Do you know the history behind the truck with it only having 27K in 7 years? Only used to tow a 5th wheel occasionally? Any chance of seeing reciepts for work that was done on it?

crobtex

4,000 miles per year....................?

apache

Well, another no go, X military/goverment rig, bed pretty beat up, brakes gone.
Thanks for the help everyone.

96_12V

I don't know if this will help you much, but I found this place through Trader Online while helping a friend look for a truck. I'm not endorsing them, just saw thier website and that they are in California. They have half a dozen or so CTD trucks. Page through the "trucks" section, all extended or club cab, one or two manuals. A few of them are lifted or modifed, so I don't know what you want, but I hope this helps...
http://www.mkauto.net/showcat.cfm