question about 2000 7.3L
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question about 2000 7.3L
i am looking at a 2000 f250 with 205000 miles on it is this alot and how many more miles can i put on it before it needs rebulted thanks for any help
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really depends on how it's been taken care of, but thats alot of miles. By that time theres usually lots of other little issues, if the truck is sound the previous owner probably took care of it. I'd get an oil analysis ($25, someone on here can tell you where) and look for stuff like windows and locks not working, warning lights on the dash, dome light function, oil in the coolant, lots of smoke on startup. That should help you decide if the truck has been neglected. It's $10,000 for a new motor, $3000 for a tranny, adds up fast.
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i bought my 2000 with 191,000 on it and now has 205,000 and the only thing ive had to replace were the brakes. if it is taken care of that is really not that many miles. there are members on this site with close to half million miles. check things like coolant for sca additives, take the intake off the turbo and check the fins for chips and wear, it shouldnt be blowing blue smoke at all. try to check ball joints and steering components. just be prepared because parts for these trucks are very expensive
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the truck was used to deliver new rv trailers all highway miles i looked the truck over every thing works no sign of blue smoke at startup the dealer wants $9995 i got him down to $9500 i think i am going to buy it kelly bluebook says retail is $16000 for this truck.
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Look it over real good (leaks, turbo compressor wheel, dust in the intake tube, how it drives, ect). On your test drive, take it to an independant diesel mechanic and have him check it out.
143,000 when I bought mine last year and the only things I HAD to replace where the fuel pump and starter. The rest were WANT replacements.
143,000 when I bought mine last year and the only things I HAD to replace where the fuel pump and starter. The rest were WANT replacements.
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My first post finally, and I thought I would chime in. I got the same truck up in Montana, which has LOTS of gravel roads, and I have 146000+ miles on it. have done nothing yet to it. will do a few things like exhuast and AIS adn I am pretty much done. so far so good with teh truck. took it to Salt lake city and got around 17 to 20 mpg. and after my veggie convertoing that will drasticly change.
I paid more than $10k. and have seen lots for teh same truck you are looking at for around 14k. so Money talks my friend. good luck and enjoy
I paid more than $10k. and have seen lots for teh same truck you are looking at for around 14k. so Money talks my friend. good luck and enjoy
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Bill, mine still delivers RVs so here is what you need to check....The differential, tranny, waterpump, the e brake because of ignorant use. The flywheels on these trucks seem to go as far as info I got from my tranny guy and the dealership...I had to replace mine on the side of the road...not fun....Other than that its just normal wear and tear. Ive even hydrolocked mine and she still goes strong. I put new injectors in at over 400k. It was actually just last month. Youve got lots and lots of miles left on a daily town driver.
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thanks to everyone for the feedback. i am glad i found this site and signed up. Kennedy, did you just do good routine maintenance to get that many miles out of your truck?
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Originally Posted by bill1187
the truck was used to deliver new rv trailers all highway miles i looked the truck over every thing works no sign of blue smoke at startup the dealer wants $9995 i got him down to $9500 i think i am going to buy it kelly bluebook says retail is $16000 for this truck.
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Routine is key, but when parts go bad they go in a big way for me. Here is my list
Idler arm 1
alternator 3rd
water pump 3rd
tranny 4th
differential rebuild/ scrap-----2nd
batteries 2nd set
injectors-----2nd set
low pressure oil pump----rebuilt by me
radiator------2nd warranty replaced 3rd
windshields 3rd
brakes--------working on 3rd set
belt-- long time 2nd belt
headlights----2nd set
cps-----4ish
Idler arm 1
alternator 3rd
water pump 3rd
tranny 4th
differential rebuild/ scrap-----2nd
batteries 2nd set
injectors-----2nd set
low pressure oil pump----rebuilt by me
radiator------2nd warranty replaced 3rd
windshields 3rd
brakes--------working on 3rd set
belt-- long time 2nd belt
headlights----2nd set
cps-----4ish
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well guys i took the truck for test drive this morning every thing was great but power door locks and front speakers not working got salesman to fix these free and got tax, title and truck out the door for $9700 all i am waiting for is the ok from bank thanks for everything guys bill