Outer Limits 4x4 Board

hey guys looking at a turbo diesel 3970cc auto just ondering if anyone could tell me anything to look for it has no rust 350000kms drives smooth and wants 5 grand

is it a 2h with an aftermarket turbo kit or a 12h-t?

if its a 2h with a kit i would think it may be getting close to running out of legs if it hasnt been rebuilt. and maybe a little overpriced unless its in excelent nick and got a few extra goodies.

12h-t should have plenty left in it providing its been serviced well.
on the money if its a legit clean car.
chek the color of auto fluid make sure its a nice bright red, coolants etc etc
you can get 60's for less and alot of people will tell you 1500-2500 but finding a tidy one is getting harder and harder.

rust in the floor near the firewall is a common spot.

Jacked wrote:if its a 2h with a kit i would think it may be getting close to running out of legs

LOL

Depends how long the turbo has been on for!

If it doesn't have rust in the roof and the engine checks out ok, it sounds reasonably priced.

I just paid $5500 for a very tidy 2H 60 series with 200K on it, 2 owner vehicle with no rust.......it was worth it to me for a low milage solid old truck that should provide a good few years of reliable service.

Maybe I paid too much, but I looked at some serious shit boxes in the $1500 - 3000 category

There are always Bargains to be found, but like most things it depends what its worth to you, and what you can live with paying.

BUY BUY BUY.......
Denny

2H is an easy pleaser especially when turboed and auto and no rust.

ditto Dennys' call.

They are bloody good trucks without cancer(rust).
Maybe get a compression check if you can for the kays.
This wil help with the truth about its service life.

Bran

Picked up an Turboed 2H with 350 000 on it, a few goodies, no rust but shocking paint for a tad over 4k.

Pretty happy with it so far, boosts from around 1500 and has plenty of go. Doesn't blow much smoke either.