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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Too good to be true?

The price is dirt cheap but the truck has a problem. Anyone know what if could be by looking at the add and watching the video? Easy fix or what?

2000 F250 Powerstroke 6 speed
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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I would take the chance. Seems pretty cheap to me.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Does sound like a deal if the fix isn't too bad. Could be a number of things, some not too expensive and others pricey. Injector sleeves, turbo, head gasket. Others will add more ideas.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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What was the temp when the truck did this. Engine sounded good.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Here's some info to consider

Smoke analysis

White smoke:
Caused by unburned fuel passing through the engine. Some white smoke is normal on cold start-ups.

Excessive white smoke could be an indication of inoperative glow plugs, loose injectors, low compression from worn rings or bent connecting rods, or coolant leak into the cylinders--head gasket or injector well sleeves.

Black smoke:
Caused by excessive fuel for the amount of air drawn into the cylinders. Some black smoke on hard accel or at higher altitudes is normal.
Excessive black smoke could result from restricted intake or exhaust, inoperative leaking or weak turbo, intake hose(s) leaks, leaking or worn injectors, fuel return or supply restriction, stuck Exhaust backPressure Regulator valve or solenoid. Also PCM inputs such as BARO MAP ICP or EBP sensors.

Blue or blue/white smoke:
Caused by insufficient fuel or oil consumption. Normal when engine is cold or idling for extended periods.
Excessive smoke could be caused by air in the fuel, contaminated fuel, loose or plugged injectors, worn or leaking injector o-rings, thermostat stuck open, oil consumption, or plugged crankcase depression regulator valve. Also PCM inputs such as MAP or ICP sensors.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Looks like a great deal, especially if you plan on modding it you might as well do it right the first time with new head gaskets/bigger injectors/bigger turbo.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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If I had the money I would chew him down to under 5K and take it and fix her up if the body was in great shape.
 
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