01 XLT 4X4 Maybe/Maybe not!
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01 XLT 4X4 Maybe/Maybe not!
Hi ya'll!
I am a newbie with a dilemma!
Good news. I have the opportunity to pick up an 01 XLT 4X4 with 5 spd overdrive for $4000.00.
Bad news. Just looked it over and drove it.
91,000 mile engine runs good, not blowing smoke, etc. 4 Dr body is clean, bed needs liner. Looks like a lot of rust underneath.
MAJOR CONCERN.
Transmission control arm/shifter is difficult to move between all gears. On the road it shifts not as smoothly as it should. No noise just feels a tad "rough".
Tranny fluid had some grit. Not good.
Check engine light is on. Owner says he changed EGR valve but did not fix.
4 wheel drive appears to be working fine.
My thinking: If tranny problems, STAY AWAY. Even at at $4000.00 price tag.
Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks again!
Sam
I am a newbie with a dilemma!
Good news. I have the opportunity to pick up an 01 XLT 4X4 with 5 spd overdrive for $4000.00.
Bad news. Just looked it over and drove it.
91,000 mile engine runs good, not blowing smoke, etc. 4 Dr body is clean, bed needs liner. Looks like a lot of rust underneath.
MAJOR CONCERN.
Transmission control arm/shifter is difficult to move between all gears. On the road it shifts not as smoothly as it should. No noise just feels a tad "rough".
Tranny fluid had some grit. Not good.
Check engine light is on. Owner says he changed EGR valve but did not fix.
4 wheel drive appears to be working fine.
My thinking: If tranny problems, STAY AWAY. Even at at $4000.00 price tag.
Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks again!
Sam
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If by grit in the trans fluid you mean something resembling metal shavings, I would pass. You also mentioned a lot of rust underneath, I would also stay away. I would rather get a clean frame truck with a blown trans than a rusty truck with a possible transmission issue later on down the road.
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The fluid should not be gritty at all, it should be smooth and oily (go figure, right? haha).
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