diesel
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Joined: Dec 2002
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From: USA
The diesel engine will last a long time, many more miles than a gas engine, but the truck (and transmission) still wears out at the same rate regardless of what kind of engine it has, so buy a truck with a reasonable number of miles for the TRUCK if you don't want to work on it much, and consider the longer-lasting diesel an extra benefit in the deal. 
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Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
I bought mine 3 1/2 years ago with 137,000 miles on the clock. Now have 208,700+ and like the truck more than when I bought it.
Repairs since bought:
Replaced Valve cover gasket and under valve cover wiring harness R side only
Replaced IPR O Rings
Replaced glow plugs and relay
Replaced starter
Replaced clutch (Knew it needed one when I bought it)
Replaced vacuum pump
Replaced front brake pads (rotors were OK)
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner pulley
Needs the brake/clutch pedal box rebuilt and transmission synchronizers are a little weak due to the pedal box not letting the clutch release all the way.
I am more than happy with it - but then I like to tinker once in a while as well.
Dave / Believer45
Repairs since bought:
Replaced Valve cover gasket and under valve cover wiring harness R side only
Replaced IPR O Rings
Replaced glow plugs and relay
Replaced starter
Replaced clutch (Knew it needed one when I bought it)
Replaced vacuum pump
Replaced front brake pads (rotors were OK)
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner pulley
Needs the brake/clutch pedal box rebuilt and transmission synchronizers are a little weak due to the pedal box not letting the clutch release all the way.
I am more than happy with it - but then I like to tinker once in a while as well.
Dave / Believer45
