Diesel engine failure?

Ro646a wrote:
I'm considering purchasing a used diesel pusher. I miss the quiet ride with the engine in the rear.

I have had three class A motor homes with the 310 HP V10 and they all performed flawlessly. I have never read about anyone having any problems with the V10 other than the spark plug issues on the early models and some trouble with exhaust manifold bolts. I have never had those problems with mine.

One thing that I have noticed concerns me. In looking at ads for used diesel pushers over the past several months I have noticed several with a lot less than 100,000 miles advertising the fact that they have had the engine rebuilt. I just saw an ad for one today with 55,000 miles and a rebuilt engine.I thought these engines were
supposed to last a long time. I have never seen an ad for a motorhome with a rebuilt V10.

Considering the costs associated with owning a diesel this is kind of scary. The used models I have looked at have all been 2003 or newer.

I dont see that as major worry,
Asuming the engine was rebuilt correctly..however,
Id be more worried about rest of the vehicle,,engines only fail if one overheats overev and or doesnt do proper maintanance..
I prefer to buy new one and drive it nicely..