2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 99 1ton 350k...any concerns?

[midwestdually]

just wondering what you guys would think of a truck with this hi of miles?? he has some maintenance records but not all... let me know what u think

 

[OTRPU]

I think you need to be prepared to replace most the hangie onie stuff. The motor will still have hone marks in the cylinder walls, bout everything else will need replacing. . . slowly. . . one piece at a time. I purchased a 99 with 220k, NO FEAR. Changed out all fluids, filters and belt. At 263k last week, new belt and alternator. Seal is leaking tween vacuum pump and power steering pump. They want to replace the vacuum pump, I'm getting a new seal to have them install. The lift pump went out, also caused the injector pump to die. That's what I mean be hangie onie thingies. The drive shaft is clanging alittle, won't be long affore the yoke with the splines need to be replaced. If your a casual hauler, that truck may go forever. I drive as much in a month as most do in a year. So what I think is it's relative. If it were me. . . I'd pass on it unless it's such a good deal that replacing a few items won't cost more than getting a less experienced truck. Even when maintenance is performed religiously, as it should be, everything is designed with planned obselesence in mind. I work with a guy that scoffs at not idleing these trucks, he bought new, has never missed a maintenance call, and has idled his truck most overnights. Air when it's hot, heat when it's cold. . . he has over 600,000 miles on the clock. He has every maintenance record. . . I wouldn't buy his truck. JMHO



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