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Apr 11, 2008 | 06:19 AM

heavytruk

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take a look at this engine pic

another possible for me before I go check the one locally..

eBay Motors: Ford : F-350 (item 190211520734 end time Apr-11-08 14:05:16 PDT)

look at the engine pic, whats all the soot around the turbo pipe (I think?)

something I should worry about?

Apr 11, 2008 | 06:26 AM

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that is not soot..that is oil from the ccv..this why we do a ccv mod...(you can find the ccv mod in my mods and fixes link in my sig) the driver side valve cover has a dog house on it for blow by..ford runs it to the air intake..when the boots start to loosen.. that oily mist starts to seep out of the boots..then dirt starts to stick to it...IH runs the ccv down to the ground..this is what most of us do to keep the engine clean..i made a ccv filter for mine last weekend to stop the smoke blowing from under the truck....so far it is doing its Job..nice truck for 15,500

Apr 11, 2008 | 07:00 AM

heavytruk

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ok, so typical usage without a mod will produce that, good to know, trying to get a vehicle history check now

Apr 11, 2008 | 07:13 AM

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I would be more concerned why the coolent is so low..And why no warranty, just as is for a nice looking truck like that...

Apr 11, 2008 | 07:27 AM

heavytruk

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What is the standard warranty on these? I was looking at another 350 with 95k on it and was told that there was 5k left on it..

Apr 11, 2008 | 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by heavytruk

What is the standard warranty on these? I was looking at another 350 with 95k on it and was told that there was 5k left on it..

The warranty is 5 year 100,000 miles. I also noticed the coolent was low also.

That could be a very nice truck.

Apr 11, 2008 | 07:41 AM

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just sent an inquiry about the warranty, the damn built in vehicle history report provided by ebay doesn't work from my office for some reason...bah

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Apr 11, 2008 | 08:13 AM

heavytruk

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is the warranty on these, 5 years OR 100000 miles? does it end in 5 years regardless of the mileage?

edit: warranty up per dealer..hmm

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:10 AM

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Yes it does, also its a $100. deductible.

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:22 AM

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What is the reserve on the truck or do you know. Looks like a good truck, good luck on what you decide to do.

Apr 11, 2008 | 09:50 AM

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Just got an email back from him on the reserve price...over $25k

oh well, moving on to the next option

Apr 11, 2008 | 10:41 AM

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the biggest issue on the coolant is the fact that it is green!!! 2002 and up 7.3's came from the factory with gold coolant (no coolant additive needed) so why is there green coolant in it and has it been maintained....?