Pre purchase inspection
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Pre purchase inspection
Im thinking of getting an 03 7.3 or 6.0 dually F350. but I want to make sure I do every thing in my power not to get a lemon. Anybody know if there is any type of mobile mechanic service that will check the truck "soup to nuts". Or is alot of a veicle purchase just the luck of the draw?
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The 6.0 engine had injector problems, head gasket issues, problems with the variable pitch turbo blades and acuator. It could be running like a top when you look at it and puke the day after you buy it. I would look real hard for a 7.3 engine unless you are real confident that the 6.0 you are looking at is one of the few with out issues.
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Originally Posted by LUMBERMAN
Im thinking of getting an 03 7.3 or 6.0 dually F350. but I want to make sure I do every thing in my power not to get a lemon. Anybody know if there is any type of mobile mechanic service that will check the truck "soup to nuts". Or is alot of a veicle purchase just the luck of the draw?
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by stormyrider
The 6.0 engine had injector problems, head gasket issues, problems with the variable pitch turbo blades and acuator. It could be running like a top when you look at it and puke the day after you buy it. I would look real hard for a 7.3 engine unless you are real confident that the 6.0 you are looking at is one of the few with out issues.
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