99 Holiday rambler Endeavor,.. First DP?
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That sounds like a lot of miles for that year. I have the exact model you're looking to buy and it's a gem. We really like it. The 5.9 cummins is a great engine, but there are a few things to look for on it.
First thing is the VP44 fuel injection pump. They are known to fail when they are starved for fuel. When and if the lift pump(fuel pump) starts getting weak or fails altogether, it will take out the injection pump also. This is around $3,000 to get replaced. The lift pump is around $50 for a stock one.
I would ask him about the injection pump to see if it has been replaced, along with the lift pump.
Second issue is the 53 block, google it. About 50% of these cummins ISB's were made in brazil, and they were cast with a large "53" on the side of the block. These blocks are known to crack and start leaking water. If it's not leaking by now it probably never will. But you need to let the engine warm up and cool down properly to avoid a problem. Mine has the 53 block and I have not had a problem.
The holiday rambler endeavor is an awesome coach. You'll love the large single slide, air suspension and air brakes. The build quality is far above average. For $25k you can't go wrong. Take it for a drive and see if it checks out.
The 5.9 cummins if it's running good now should go twice as far if not more as it already has. Diesel engines last an incredibly long time. The power from that engine is pretty impressive as well.
First thing is the VP44 fuel injection pump. They are known to fail when they are starved for fuel. When and if the lift pump(fuel pump) starts getting weak or fails altogether, it will take out the injection pump also. This is around $3,000 to get replaced. The lift pump is around $50 for a stock one.
I would ask him about the injection pump to see if it has been replaced, along with the lift pump.
Second issue is the 53 block, google it. About 50% of these cummins ISB's were made in brazil, and they were cast with a large "53" on the side of the block. These blocks are known to crack and start leaking water. If it's not leaking by now it probably never will. But you need to let the engine warm up and cool down properly to avoid a problem. Mine has the 53 block and I have not had a problem.
The holiday rambler endeavor is an awesome coach. You'll love the large single slide, air suspension and air brakes. The build quality is far above average. For $25k you can't go wrong. Take it for a drive and see if it checks out.
The 5.9 cummins if it's running good now should go twice as far if not more as it already has. Diesel engines last an incredibly long time. The power from that engine is pretty impressive as well.
