I asked for trouble and I got it.
So I asked for trouble and I got it. I asked my mechanic to do a comprehensive safety and breakdown check on my 2004 GMC 2500HD. Because breakdowns on vacation are no fun - we've had 2 already this ye...
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Fuel lines being severely rusted does not surprise me at all. Many people who do not live in the rust belt have a difficult time wrapping their brains around how bad the rust problem really can be. Replacing the fuel pump is wise, it would be one of the most likely non catastrophic things that could leave you stranded on an older GM, very common failure. Price seems a bit high, but maybe dealer parts as mentioned. I would also wonder about brake lines, they are usually just as bad.
That does lead me to also wonder if this truck is worth it. Cab corners might be 1 more winter away from looking like swiss cheese. Door bottoms, wheel wells, how does all that stuff look? Might be better off taking a little road trip to one of the non rust states and buying a similar vintage truck for the same money as you will have invested in the rusty one.
That does lead me to also wonder if this truck is worth it. Cab corners might be 1 more winter away from looking like swiss cheese. Door bottoms, wheel wells, how does all that stuff look? Might be better off taking a little road trip to one of the non rust states and buying a similar vintage truck for the same money as you will have invested in the rusty one.
