I'm looking at an '02 SLT, 4.7L fully loaded just no leather. It only has 42K on it and they're asking $12,900... I booked the truck and saw it was going for $16,300... Should I jump at this offer? I'm missing my '98 ever since I wrapped it around a tree.... What does anyone think? And what's this sludge business going into my radiator from the 4.7?

 

If no leather, then it isn't fully loaded. The SLT+ has a full option set that more than likely isn't on there since leather is with the SLT+ package. In regards to the options and the price however, if it has what you want and at a price you like, go for it!

IndyDurango

 

alright you were right, its not fully loaded, but it does have infinity stereo and over head console... i don't know it the price is right? it sounds good... too good to believe?

 

Too much $$$ IMHO. I paid $10,500 for my 2000 SLT+ with a little less than 30k miles on the clock last Oct. and I got the 5.9. The 4.7 has a sludge problem like you said.

 

price was lowered from 12900 to 11300... thinking i should jump... anyone have opinions?
02 slt 4.7 42k, most toys but no leather.

 

Leather is nice but sucks in cold/hot weather. I'm glad I have it with my kids though.

 

I think it is a good price for a 02. Remember, 01 and later have 2nd generation interiors so there are more options vs the 1st generation interior. Yeah, 4.7 may have sludging issues so have that engine checked. Maybe wouldn't hurt to get some background info on the Durango. Hopefully this is a private seller and he is the original owner? Hopefully he has a good service log book setup on this D to show this D has been taken good care of.

 

i read earlier about someone using a filter to prevent the sludge from entering wherever...? where does the filter install? i'm decent with working on cars so i could install myself, just need to know more about the so called 'sludging'

 

I remember reading somewhere in this forum way way back about the 4.7 and the sludge problem. The sludge is created by a defective intake manifold gasket which slowly leaks antifreeze into the oil which in turn creates sludge buildup. the message post even mentioned a TSB on this manifold gasket replacement.

Some users just change the oil like every 2k or very often which gets expensive but can avoid the sludge buildup.

I don't know how you can check to see if a intake manifold gasket is going out or not without actually removing the intake manifold.

 

yeah id be interested to hear about how to access the situation on sludge buildup as well??