Hey guys, Ive decided I want to buy a 2nd gen 24v because not only are they in my price range but I love the look and sound of these trucks. I just wanted to know if there is any known problems with these trucks i should look for when I go to look at one. I know these trucks are known for having a POS automatic transmission but thats pretty much the extent of my knowledge.

Thanks
DF92

 

i would look at the tranny as well as the vp44...or fuel injection pump otherwise known as. really other than those they are great trucks. hope you find ine and enjoy it

 

Check to see what type of fuel transfer pump it has. Block mounted, in-tank, or hopefully a decent aftermarket. The pump in the tank was/is a damn joke, you can tell if it has this by a relay near the drives side hood hinge. The wires run all the way down to the tank, a set to the factory engine pump harness, and another for power. I have it in my truck, and it didn't move much fuel. It is now bypassed.

 

As already explained, the biggest issue with the second gen 24V is the junk fuel transfer pump (or lift pump) and the questionable VP-44 injector pump. The VP-44 is really not all that bad and can last a long time as long as you feed it enough properly filtered fuel to allow it to adequately lube and cool itself. This is an easy fix - costs around $500 to clear that up and you get a pump with a lifetime warranty.

You also at the very least need a fuel pressure guage - which is cheap $50 if you dont mind running fuel into the cab. If you dont want fuel in the cab - its just more money.

Transmissions (any of them) have issues. A good deal of problems with transmissions come from lack of maintenance and from people using the wrong fluid when they do maintain them.

 

Good info fellas

 

Does a 12v also have these problems?

 

Also make sure its not the "53" block. Look on the driverside of the block and look for the number cast into the side of it. They were known to crack under 100,000 miles, if it has more than 100,000 miles it should be fine then. Fuel pressure guage is a must to keep good pressure to the VP44.