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Old 09-14-2007, 10:30 AM
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Anything specific I should look for when I'm looking at a diesel??

its a 1998 1/2 Dodge Ram
180,xxx miles
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Chipped
it's sitting on 33s
I think it was a extended cab (can't exactly remember).
 
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Old 09-14-2007, 10:36 AM
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Well chief it ain't a 1/2 ton .
and yes there are things to look for.
Check up top of the page and you'll see the stickies.
Lots of info there.
 
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I think he might mean its a 98.5 so its a 24V
 
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First thing to watch for if it's a 98 1/2, is to make sure it doesn't have a "53 block." On the drivers side, crawl underneath and a large 53 is stamped on the block. These blocks are prone to cracking problems. Also, if this engine is modified, at very minimum, should have EGT and fuel pressure gauges. If truck has an automatic tranny, find out when/who rebuilt it. If it has a 5 speed, ask about the 5th gear nut falling off and if 5th gear was replaced with a fully splined shaft. Hope this helps!

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Old 09-16-2007, 03:54 PM
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53's didnt start untill '99 and ran through 01.

the 5th gear nut is a good point. . .also look to see if the lift pump has ever been replaced, if it has with what, and if the VP44 was also replaced.
 



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