Late model Ford question ........
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Late model Ford question ........
Some time ago (I'm thinking 2000?) Ford made it necessary to pull off the entire cab in order to do any major work on the Powerstroke diesel engine.
Does anyone know exactly what year that was, because I want to buy a diesel-powered 4x4 and wouldn't own one that required that much garbage to fix a cylinder head.
Also.......any recommendations on what make/years to buy? I own a very nice 2001 Dodge gasser but the Dodges have a dash cracking problem that I want to avoid and from what I've heard the Chevy Duramax is a fuel hog.
Ford = tire eater!
Duramax = fuel hog!!
Dodge = interior/transmission problems!!!
Which is the most durable, best fuel mileage, and easiest to work on, between the three of them?
I want to keep the price tag under 10 grand.
Thanks for your educated input.
Does anyone know exactly what year that was, because I want to buy a diesel-powered 4x4 and wouldn't own one that required that much garbage to fix a cylinder head.
Also.......any recommendations on what make/years to buy? I own a very nice 2001 Dodge gasser but the Dodges have a dash cracking problem that I want to avoid and from what I've heard the Chevy Duramax is a fuel hog.
Ford = tire eater!
Duramax = fuel hog!!
Dodge = interior/transmission problems!!!
Which is the most durable, best fuel mileage, and easiest to work on, between the three of them?
I want to keep the price tag under 10 grand.
Thanks for your educated input.
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Go with a 7.3 (94.5-early 03), and you really shouldnt have to any major work that would require pullin the cab. For your price range, a 7.3 would probably be the best bet. A 94-98 12v would be awesome, but its gonna be an old truck. The 12v is the best light duty diesel ever made IMO, with the 7.3 Powerstroke in second.
What are you wanting to do with the truck?
What are you wanting to do with the truck?
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That would be 6.4's. You can do pretty much anything with the cab on in a 6.0, but it's just easier to take the cab off. Good mechanic can have the cab off in 45 minutes... it's really not that difficult. 4 bolts hold the cab to the frame on the trucks.
For under 10 grand you don't really have any options anyways... you can get a decent 7.3 or a 12V dodge... auto trannies suck in both of them.
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That would be 6.4's. You can do pretty much anything with the cab on in a 6.0, but it's just easier to take the cab off. Good mechanic can have the cab off in 45 minutes... it's really not that difficult. 4 bolts hold the cab to the frame on the trucks.
For under 10 grand you don't really have any options anyways... you can get a decent 7.3 or a 12V dodge... auto trannies suck in both of them.
For under 10 grand you don't really have any options anyways... you can get a decent 7.3 or a 12V dodge... auto trannies suck in both of them.
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