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I'm looking and purchasing a '97 F250 power stroke tomorrow.it is a 5speed 4x4.it is going to be a tow vehicle for my LR Discovery.what should i be worried about motor wise?
the glow plugs and relay have been replaced,alternator has been replaced,clutch and throwout bearing have been replaced.what other issues do i need to look at????and be aware of?

Milage, injectors, leaks. Check all U joints make sure there no slop. The front ends see if its ever been mainained.

Tks for the reply...and i rely need to use spell check more....sometimes i wonder about myself

i p/u my new ride tomorrow am.if all goes well.

Check for no gear grinding slop.check four wheel drive system. Coolant color, if you really wanted check trans fluid, brakes


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pull the oil cap and check for blow by. it will have some but as long os you don't pull the cap and say WOW! then you're fine. does it have any mods? gooseneck hitch? do the ball joints have a grease zerk on the bottom? if so, then they have been replaced. frame rust?

I aint much better bout the spell check just need to slow down haha. Good luck hope its good.

engine bay is clean,sign of old water leak.but new hose and bright green fluid.
oil needs changing,trans is a 5speed.tcase looks good.was given a new in the bag clutch res.
mileage is 273800.......cruise control works,held the truck at 65 all the way home pulling a new Appalachian 16' trailer with a toyota highlander on it......needs tires soon,i don't really like bfg at's............
some body rot on the bottom rear of cabin,interior is really clean.headliner is still tight,seats r in good shape with a small issue with the driver seat.

ps....how hard is it to replace the clutch res on the firewall????
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well if it's like the SD's, it's about a 20 minute job. but you's bolts to the fire wall. then you need to take the nuetral safety switch off the push rod. then the slave clyinder just pops off the bell housing.

Nice rig got the mexicano rims on it though.

i hear ya,need to visit the junk yard this weekend after work.find a few parts.like wheels and lid to the center storage compartment.