Spindrift
Active member
Never have had the opportunity to see many 7.3s in action. Never wrenched on one and wouldn't know where to start without some guidance.
With that said, my son is interested in jumping into the diesel game and he'd like me to come with him to take a look at this 2002. It has 190K on the clock. Current owner bought it with 170K. From the pics I've seen, it seems to have been well cared for. Some nice interior and mechanical upgrades; nothing that looked to be a quest for more power.
The list of new parts includes:
IPR O ring kit
HPOP hoses
HPOP Oring kit
Fuel injector Oring kits
Turbo pedestal Oring kit
EBP
Low pressure oil pump
Glow plugs
Front and rear brakes and rotors
Steering stabilizer
Starter and flywheel
Outer axle seal kits
Hydraulic brake booster
Seems crazy to me that someone would want to sell after doing that much work. The guy says he has receipts. Looks like the clear coat is peeling.
Other than the "usual" inspection, I'd like to do a compression test and OA.
Whadya' think? Anything specific that I should be concerned about? Are 7.3s a good purchase? Are KBB pricing guidelines accurate?
Thanks for the help.
With that said, my son is interested in jumping into the diesel game and he'd like me to come with him to take a look at this 2002. It has 190K on the clock. Current owner bought it with 170K. From the pics I've seen, it seems to have been well cared for. Some nice interior and mechanical upgrades; nothing that looked to be a quest for more power.
The list of new parts includes:
IPR O ring kit
HPOP hoses
HPOP Oring kit
Fuel injector Oring kits
Turbo pedestal Oring kit
EBP
Low pressure oil pump
Glow plugs
Front and rear brakes and rotors
Steering stabilizer
Starter and flywheel
Outer axle seal kits
Hydraulic brake booster
Seems crazy to me that someone would want to sell after doing that much work. The guy says he has receipts. Looks like the clear coat is peeling.
Other than the "usual" inspection, I'd like to do a compression test and OA.
Whadya' think? Anything specific that I should be concerned about? Are 7.3s a good purchase? Are KBB pricing guidelines accurate?
Thanks for the help.