New to the forums, HI

I have been searching around for a while in want of a truck, i found this 1993 ford f250 4x4 diesel

Im assuming it doesnt run because a lack of transmission fuid. How hard would the front input seal of the transmission be to fix, i would like to drive her away instead of haul.

Thanks

 

they're good trucks, but you have a fair chance the transmission is really damaged and needs a lot more than just a seal.
even if it does just need a seal, its an all day job to get to it, and i don't know if he wants you pulling the tranny out of it in his driveway.

IMHO, 2800 for a truck that has significant odds of needing the tranny rebuilt for 2-3k doesn't sound like a good deal

 

Thanks Josh

 

very good deal on a '93 turbo idi diesel 4x4 supercab.
it's very easy to see if just a seal is required.bring some mercon or mercon V with ya.
(id grab mercon,cus its cheaper,and flush full of mercon v after seal replacement.) and a trans funnel.
top it up if it's not already,being careful not to over fill it and go for a drive.
if she shifts through all the gears nicely,and the rest of the truck is solid and seems worth the $,then drive or tow 'er home (depending on how bad the leak is/how close home is.)
you can get good deals like this,because some people can't do mechanic work and to pay to have this done,could be 1/4 to 1/2 or more the trucks value he's probably thinking.

she's a heavy beast,but all you need is a floor jack and some blocking.a few wrenches and some swearing for a day,and you can handle it no problem if your an average shade tree mechanic.

the updated little bugger right here:
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/...-000026401.htm

im partial to the '92-94's idi's cus;
1.9th gen styling.
2.3g alternator w/serp belt. mid yr '92+
3.2nd gen sterling '93+
4.earlier e40ds failure prone and not the best ecms.
5.optional turbo blocks '93-94. (beefed up internals.)
6.perfect base truck for direct swap over to 94-97 7.3l psd if desired.
7.massive aftermarket part selection to chose from for this body style.
probably more im missing.

i don't see me passing that truck up,if i was looking just as long as she's solid where it counts.
if the trans slipped when full of juice,id make an offer that prepared me to set a fresh $2k e40d in it.

 

If it was a year from now I would race you to his doorstep.....LOL

 

i wouldnt give more them 1500 for if he lives where it snows there most likely rust and if u notice the passnger side site way lower then the driver side witch is could a bad sping or could be a bent frame the trubo is nice but not the asking price nice