Best way to inspect a used L
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From: On the side of the Road attempting to explain 135 miles per hour
if it is a 99-00, see if has the upgraded intercooler. if not, expect to pay close to a grand for new fitment.
Discretely check the PCM to see if it has had a chip installed previously or not (pop off black access plate on the pcm with a flatheat screwdriver and shine a flashlight inside. No coating = its been chipped. If so, have dealer clarify IN WRITING if the warranty has been voided.
If it has over 50K miles, the coil packs should probably be changed ($500 if not covered)
If it looks good and passes the above tests.
1. change all fluids (oil, tranny, BRAKE, rear diff, and power steering.
2. change all filters (oil, air, tranny, and FUEL)
change PCV valve.
3. CARFAX.
all I can think of before heading into a meeting....
Bob
Discretely check the PCM to see if it has had a chip installed previously or not (pop off black access plate on the pcm with a flatheat screwdriver and shine a flashlight inside. No coating = its been chipped. If so, have dealer clarify IN WRITING if the warranty has been voided.
If it has over 50K miles, the coil packs should probably be changed ($500 if not covered)
If it looks good and passes the above tests.
1. change all fluids (oil, tranny, BRAKE, rear diff, and power steering.
2. change all filters (oil, air, tranny, and FUEL)
change PCV valve.
3. CARFAX.
all I can think of before heading into a meeting....
Bob
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From: the moral high ground
1. Ascertain the Year and Build Number.
2. Locate appropiate thread that matches this data with corresponding Member name.
3. Search on ALL posts that Member name to obtain the real story behind the truck.
4. Log off computer, run out of room screaming, tearing at your clothes and hair.
5. Later, logon and thank me.
2. Locate appropiate thread that matches this data with corresponding Member name.
3. Search on ALL posts that Member name to obtain the real story behind the truck.
4. Log off computer, run out of room screaming, tearing at your clothes and hair.
5. Later, logon and thank me.
Last edited by Raoul; Nov 25, 2002 at 04:06 PM.
