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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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I am looking a buying a 2001 chevy duramax crew cab long bed 4x4 its in pretty nice condition. I am just wondering are there any major problems with these trucks that I need to look for before I buy it?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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thay have a knowen injector problem...i am sure someone who knows more will chime in soon..
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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injectors are expensive to replace and it is a matter of when not if.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Injector, water pump, that's it.

In terms of performance, that transmission can't handle more than a +75hp tune at the crank/+50RWHP.

Other than that it might be the best truck you ever buy.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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I was gona ask the same ? as i m looking at a 01 3/4 ton 4x4 it has 170,000 and just had new injectors put in.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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my dads 2002 is at 215xxx or so and we have never had injectors replaced...knock on wood .but great fun trucks to drive.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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You should be able to find what your looking for in one of the truck locator services on the internet.
 
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