New to 24 valves...need help

[Legendarydslper]

I am going to go look at a 1999 2500 extended cab,
2wd, no rust in doors or rockers, some dents, never been modified, just has a turnover ball in it, 290k miles.


Could you list out some things to look for when looking at the truck?

Also, he told me it has the following issues, and described them.....

"When driving hte truck, it will not rev past 1500 rpm, this happends after initial start up, and allowing it to warm up alittle bit. After about .5-2 miles, if you let the RPMs drop to Idle, then start driving again the truck runs like its supposed to."

Another issue the truck has is, he says it has a cracked exhaust manifold. which is not a big deal to me.

About hte first problem i am guessing that there is a VP44 issue.

I am wondering what this truck is worth, and if its worth buying it with this problem.

How much is a new Vp44? is it worth going to straight to a Hotrod or somthing like that?


Thanks guys!

 

[grncummins]

check the blowbye on the engine to make sure its not excessive. just pull the oil fill cap while its running. and i would say its worth about $5,000-$7,000.

 

[Legendarydslper]

alrighty, what happends when i pull hte oil fill cap?

 

[KILLER 'B']

Check to see if it's a '53' block as well.

 

[Legendarydslper]

Where do i look for the 53 on hte block, and is it hard to see where they crack?

 

[8inCummins99]

http://www.stamey.info/Truck/Cummins53BlockFAQ.htm click on the link that will tell you everything about the 53 block!!!!

 

[SmokinCummins]

I have seen trucks like that for $3500. Considering the problems, I would think $2500 tops.

 

[Legendarydslper]

8incummins99- thanks alot for that link, I actually saw that before.

So im guesing that i should not get this truck if it has the 53 block? what if i said it was going to cost me less than 3k to buy?


Any ideas on the issues i talked about, with the VP44?