(03-27-2016 )Rawze Wrote: ...
* Plan on replacing the batteries soon, especially if they look old, or are mis-matched.
* Run the A/C for at least 30 minutes to ensure it is not faulting out. It takes about 15 - 20 min for the A/C to fault out if the thermistors are bad. Very common problem.
* Plan on re-torquing the axle bearings. It has to be done every 200k and no one seems to ever take the time to do it until they loose hub seals, bearings, and have all kinds of wear problems in the rear axles.
* Check the inside of the crank case filter cover. Look for green or yellow slime (coolant intrusion).
* See if the turbo is still factory red, or if it has been replaced. They only last about 600k miles or so, and if it is still factory red,.. you had better have some money saved up for when it goes out.
* Pressure test the entire engine and fix any leaks like the CAC, intake, EGR circuits, Exhaust header gaskets, etc.
* Fix any leaks in the exhaust piping, especially the flex pipe behind the turbo. It will not regen properly unless it is well sealed.
* Immediately REPLACE the IMAP and Exhaust Back-pressure sensors on it.
* Replace the oil in it after at 3,000 mile intervals for the next couple oil changes. GET THAT SOOT out of that motor.
* Replace the Coolant filter, and replace the oil IN ALL GEARBOXES.
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