A buddy of mines bought a 2014 Ram 3500 Tradesman dually new back then to haul a 3 car trailer and DD in between. Now he's getting out of the business and having a "fire" sell. I normally won't consider something that was used commercially but I know he maintained it decently and didn't beat on it. Truck has about 168K and has auto tran what should I be concerned about or look for? I don't know much about the Cummins but are there any weak point in this drive train?
Thanks
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rowekmr wrote: Picking up truck tomorrow and have a local independent diesel tech do the repair and will give a all around appraisal on the engine hopefully.
He said the idler pulley giving out is not uncommon and I should plan on replacing all of them since others might give way soon.
Looking at radiators didn't know they list over 1k for OEM (automatic). Any good (or better) aftermarket also suggested?
You could try here for OEM at a discount, still a bit pricey.
Wow I am out of the loop. Thanks didn't know about that. I will make sure there isn't any on seat or clean/swap it out. Don't want to endanger anyone who dares ride with me lol
FishOnOne wrote:
rowekmr wrote: I agree but I notice a lot of unfinished truck projects spread the parts all in the cab. Maybe they want them secure or out of the elements I dunno. Great idea on the pump. I wanted to get everything that is coming up to time to change while I'm in there.
FishOnOne wrote: Storing a busted radiator on the truck seat doesn't seam wise! Anyhow change that water pump while you have it torn down and perhaps that belt too.
I should have been more specific about the radiator on the seat, and that the latest chemistry for antifreeze is very toxic and can be absorbed thru your skin. Make good and sure that seat is free of this stuff.
Good luck...
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rowekmr wrote: I agree but I notice a lot of unfinished truck projects spread the parts all in the cab. Maybe they want them secure or out of the elements I dunno. Great idea on the pump. I wanted to get everything that is coming up to time to change while I'm in there.
FishOnOne wrote: Storing a busted radiator on the truck seat doesn't seam wise! Anyhow change that water pump while you have it torn down and perhaps that belt too.
I should have been more specific about the radiator on the seat, and that the latest chemistry for antifreeze is very toxic and can be absorbed thru your skin. Make good and sure that seat is free of this stuff.
Good luck...
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I agree but I notice a lot of unfinished truck projects spread the parts all in the cab. Maybe they want them secure or out of the elements I dunno. Great idea on the pump. I wanted to get everything that is coming up to time to change while I'm in there.
FishOnOne wrote: Storing a busted radiator on the truck seat doesn't seam wise! Anyhow change that water pump while you have it torn down and perhaps that belt too.
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Ramforum.com is a great brand specific message board where you could probably get specific places for parts.
12K is just crazy for that truck. The used market for trucks is ridiculous. Diesel used trucks is stupid ludicrous crazy. Low price plus knowing the history is HUGE. I'm with the others. Let me know if you don't buy it ๐ It's probably worth 12K if it had been in a flood ๐
No flood unless he pulled the trailer through one lol. This was his DD and ft hauler when he had loads. I assumed it was from the salt we use over here.
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transferred wrote: That is some deep rust on the inside of the engine compartment for something that is three years old.. My 2005 looks nothing like that. Possible flood car?
^^^ What he said!!!
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