Maintaining the 2.9
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Maintaining the 2.9
I have a 1991 2.9 4x4. I recently replaced the clutch and upgraded to the M5OD trans. My truck recently hit 300k kilometers (186k miles for all you Americans 
). For the time I've owned it I've only had to do minor repairs (belts, sensor, steady bearing, exhaust, and rad) and have taken good care of it. The owner before took excellent care of it as well, using it as a daily driver, with work dating back to 2000 (Head gaskets were done 4 years ago before he parked it). I would like to take the truck to school with me, but it's a 12 hour road trip. With 300k on a truck like this, is it a good idea? I've heard of the 2.9 lasting upwards of 500-600k kilometers but I'd still like some input. (I've put 12k on the truck in my time owning it) any feedback is appreciated!
). For the time I've owned it I've only had to do minor repairs (belts, sensor, steady bearing, exhaust, and rad) and have taken good care of it. The owner before took excellent care of it as well, using it as a daily driver, with work dating back to 2000 (Head gaskets were done 4 years ago before he parked it). I would like to take the truck to school with me, but it's a 12 hour road trip. With 300k on a truck like this, is it a good idea? I've heard of the 2.9 lasting upwards of 500-600k kilometers but I'd still like some input. (I've put 12k on the truck in my time owning it) any feedback is appreciated!
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YOU:
How long have you owned this truck?
You did the belts but likely not the water pump or alternator because they were OK.
An over-tight alternator belt can ruin the bearings. How long ago did you change the belts?
You did the rad but likely not the hoses because everybody says they last forever now-a-days. Hoses are greatly improved but they still age; from the inside out as well.
Original hoses at 150k miles (240k km for all you Canadians) I removed from a '99 vehicle were sure cracked and greyed.
ME:
My input regarding "can my vehicle go cross country" questions has always been to ask how well the vehicle runs. Are there any flowing oil leaks which can catch fire?
Any component with age can throw in the towel. A 30 year old, 300kkm alternator is a perfect example.
Since your school isn't on the North Pole I'd assume you could address any failure or breakdown fairly easily.
Once started and warmed up, cruising down the road isn't all that hard on vehicles.
I'd have no compunction driving this vehicle 12 highway hours given it's reported and purported maintenance.
Do any work as far ahead of your intended departure date as possible so you have time to catch errors.
Write a will just in case.
How long have you owned this truck?
You did the belts but likely not the water pump or alternator because they were OK.
An over-tight alternator belt can ruin the bearings. How long ago did you change the belts?
You did the rad but likely not the hoses because everybody says they last forever now-a-days. Hoses are greatly improved but they still age; from the inside out as well.
Original hoses at 150k miles (240k km for all you Canadians) I removed from a '99 vehicle were sure cracked and greyed.
ME:
My input regarding "can my vehicle go cross country" questions has always been to ask how well the vehicle runs. Are there any flowing oil leaks which can catch fire?
Any component with age can throw in the towel. A 30 year old, 300kkm alternator is a perfect example.
Since your school isn't on the North Pole I'd assume you could address any failure or breakdown fairly easily.
Once started and warmed up, cruising down the road isn't all that hard on vehicles.
I'd have no compunction driving this vehicle 12 highway hours given it's reported and purported maintenance.
Do any work as far ahead of your intended departure date as possible so you have time to catch errors.
Write a will just in case.
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How many hours do you drive it in a week and do you have to do anything to it other than adding fuel, in that time period? Anything can happen. I've had new vehicles cause me problems so my question to you would be: Do you have a plan should your vehicle act up during your trip?
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How many hours do you drive it in a week and do you have to do anything to it other than adding fuel, in that time period? Anything can happen. I've had new vehicles cause me problems so my question to you would be: Do you have a plan should your vehicle act up during your trip?
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