Buying a Used Diesel Truck
Hi, Question: If I'm buying a used diesel truck for towing our travel trailer then what should I look for when choosing the truck? Any warning signs: Is it a good idea to get a vehicle in...
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45Ricochet wrote:bovellois wrote:rhagfo wrote:
Ram the Cummins 5.9 is one of the most reliable diesels in a HD pickup. the early 12 valve had a issue with the Killer dowel pin, I would place a bet most have been fixed.
I wonder what percentage of 12v Cummins engines had the pin actually move out. I have not done mine and the vehicle has 200000 miles. Either is has fallen and done no damage, or it's in there solid, or it has started to move out. I am looking at opening it it to see what's what. I know somebody who just dealt last fall with a fallen dowel pin. Not a cheap repair.
Lots just dropped them, lots didn't :E
If I owned one I'd be checking since my luck isn't that great :R
I pulled into my Dad's driveway as I turned over 100K on my 98 12V and proceeded to do the KDP. Mine was sticking out about 1/8". Did my Dad's 94 12V also with 125K, his pin moved about the same.
