Hey scotty, fan here.
I just bought a 2003 silverado duramax (no emissions) LT Crewcab with 468k miles for $500. Has not ran in 2 years so i got it towed. Shoved 2 batteries, drained fuel out of tank and lines and installed new filter, new oil and filter, new water pump, put new air filter, put new tires. Finally started up and runs like a champ...question is should i keep it or get rid of it before it turns into a money pit. I believe injectors have been changed but not sure.
Did i get a deal or a money pit?
P.s: a/c runs cold and it struggles going over 65mph
On the whole, sounds good for the money. Don't overlook the small stuff: Clean the MAF, throttle body and IAC Valve. Change the radiator cap and the gas cap. Run compression tests on the engine, if you so desire.
Run a scan tool on the vehicle, with enhanced diagnostics to see what else is working well, and not so well.
You might be able to sell it, but it has lots of miles on it. It won't go for that much more. If you'll use it lightly, you may be able to keep it for awhile, with little expense, if the scans show no major problems.
Use it until it's not Not Economically Feasible for Repair (NEFR).
Thanks so much for your time geriscan. I did the radiator flush and changed the cap but i will make sure i get to the MAF tomorrow.
Thanks for your input, nothing like the car community. Blessings
Might be worthwhile doing a fuel pressure test to check for a weak fuel pump too.
