I located a chevy 6.5l diesel which as brought me to this website. I love it and I'm really interested in knowing more.

the thing is I was looking at this truck and wanted to use it for landscaping and some light construction.

specs
1998 chevy silverado
2500
posi rear
f engine
VIN# 1GCGK24F8WZ116568
102,000
price 3300
automatic
single cab

problems:
the turbo seal is bad and the barrings inside allowing oil to blowby making the truck blow smoke out the back. the owner said the turbo is filled with oil right now. -:t it smokes at idle and thats probably meaning it needs new injectors.
he says he doesn't have any thing stating what he's replaced on the truck. it runs and drives fine and starts up with no problems or stalling.


seeing what I should look for and if I should just walk away from this truck. it was used for work and the body shows it. the guy just wants to move up to a 2006 chevy silverado and doesn't want to use this one anymore.
and I've always wanted a diesel . but most iwth this kind of milage have been closer to 10 can maintain it.

my friend is a master mechanic for the state police and he has a 80's chevy with the same engine but not turboed and if he wanted he could have bought and truck out there and he stands by it. he said its worth me looking into it. I'm just wondering if this diesel is reliable because I've talked to one other guy and he said stay away from the 6.5 because its nothing but trouble and i should be looking for a 6.2l instead.

pics

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sidvil/100_0562.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sidvil/diesel.jpg

the damage is from being used really would like to get some input on this truck

thanks

Phil

You didn't mention a price but that thing looks like it's been used hard. With the current problems you know about and the one's you have not yet discovered unless it a rock bottom price I would probably walk away.

the price is 3300, yeah it kinda does look like its been used hard. thats what I'm worried about. but isn't there signs I should be able to see before making my mind up?

if for some reason I did get this truck do you think it would make a 2 hour trip back home with it smoking? or would that cause a lot of damage. I would be checking the oil as I drive

thanks for the help

What do you want it for daily driver, towing, beater ??? Will it be your only vehicle? Do you work on trucks and have a shop and extra cash for little things? After 100,000 miles all bets are off might need lots of maintenance immediately or regular a little at the time. Diesels require steady maintenance on oil, filters, and some wear items or it severly reduces life of truck/engine.


Read some more on the website FAQ's etc.

- my friend is a master mechanic for the state police and he has a 80's chevy with the same engine but not turboed and if he wanted he could have bought and truck out there and he stands by it. he said its worth me looking into it. -

A master mechanic ought to know. But he probably can do his own work. Ask him about the 6.5 or 6.2 compared to others and or read read read.

Its very hard to tell over the internet what things are like and takes longer to comunicate things. Not a good idea to base conclusions from one thread or post including any of mine. This question gets asked a lot and replys are mostly dependant on how much time and effort someone wants to spend answering and asking back the right questions.

Like first reply if its not a really good deal or if you don't have extra cash, AND you can't turn your own wrenches its safest and a good idea to walk. There are tons of used pickups out there be patient and educate yourself before buying.

" I'm just wondering if this diesel is reliable because I've talked to one other guy and he said stay away from the 6.5 because its nothing but trouble and i should be looking for a 6.2l instead. "

You hear lots of rumors about all trucks & engines usually from people who are loyal to one brand. Again read read read or talk to your friend. The 6.2 or 6.5 is a good light duty engine (but I like chevy's so I am biased too :rolleyes: ). With mods it can be medium duty. It takes lots of money and effort to make it comparable to any of the newer diesels in stock trim. And you'll break the bank trying to keep up with a modified newer truck.

$3300 is a lot of money to some and not others. Also how much time do you have to work on it if needed and what you are willing to do. Gotta answer what you want to do with it most importantly.

No way to tell it could be a money pit for most but there are lots of guys on here that could round up a few used or rebuilt parts cheap and turn that truck into something to really turn heads. Safest to figure the worst until you know differently.

Read FAQ's and the diagnostic checklist for common failures.

go to VIN section and enter it, get idea about dealer maint. turbo could be trouble, if enough oil could catch fire, slow drive might make it. if you buy don't hand over cash do check.

I wanted to use it for snow plowing and some home repairsI woulld like to keep it for the long run and I figured 100k is nothing on a diesel. I'm not afraid to get dirty under the hood, I just never owned a diesel before. I have though, owned a few turboed cars and I'm pretty well rounded in that area. I might not have enough time to work on the truck. I'm currently going back to college and thats going to take up a lot of my free time.
however I figured this was a good deal and since it was a 2500 and used for work that it could continue being used for work with out wearing out the truck. I'll have to find out what he used it for. whats the most this truck can tow on a continued bases with out too much damage?

What it comes down to is I'm interested in this truck because of the power diesel provide and the longevity of the engines. I figured this truck could hold out for 5 years of work and I could count on it towing anything I had with out thinking twice. like max 6000k

whats the difference with the check and cash? I mean can you get your money back with a check? if say something major went wrong? I usually work with cash. just a little curious

thanks for the help

Phil

Appearance tells you a lot about a vehicle. Most importantly, it gives you an idea of how well the seller maintained it. I'd pass on that one. JMO;)

If the seller took care of the running gear the same as the body, you have located a POS.
Merle

well I'm a little worried about it. I just don't want to drop an engine in or rebuild something because I over looked it. I' actually love repairing things and getting things back to normal. I look forward to these kind of problems as long as their not too major lol :) I know its kinda wierd. but I mean its the best time to learn when its like this.

but anywhoo I was just thinking that the guy told me the oil pressure is great and it moves with out a problem. but I guess I should bring down someone that owns a diesel so they can look it over with me and tell me if its just a turbo or something worse.

oh before I leave I was reading up on the crack that can occur in these blocks. is there any signs I can look for that will tell me if the block is cracked? the thread I read said you need to run it for 60 seconds and if there is pressure in the radiator then it has a crack

thanks for all the help

Phil

You said "6000k" Do you mean 6k or 6000 lbs? If lbs is what you were talking about, is 6k including a trailer or 6k plus trailer.

Someone correct me if I am wrong but 6k on a HD trailer and your pulling 10K lbs quick. You would want some mods to pull this. IMO.

Better trucks out there for not much more money IMO, price a turbo, and see if he knocks off the cost of a new turbo, then it might be worth it, 2 hours away, take a buddy with tow capability along, or put it on a trailer, that far is putting a lot of faith in something you know absolutely no history on.

Any of the fluid resevoirs, could be full of junk, you could have a cracked block, if you really feel the need to buy it, get it, see if you can better the price, it may be a diamond in the rough.

what is your knowledge and skill with general automotive repairs. You will have to be very wealthy or an active participant to know your Diesel, any Diesel the 6.5 is no exception can be expensive to repair. There is a buyers decision thread in the 6.5 FAQ sticky linked at the top of this forum, you would do well to read it.

hey I'm willing to work on my cars. I don't look forward to problems but I do look forward to working on my vehicles. I'm pretty handy with a wrench but that doesn't mean I couldn't learn a thing or two.

I think I'm going to have the guy bring the truck to a local chevy dealer and have them look it over before I buy it.
how does that sound?
thanks
phil

I was thinking it over and asked the guy to have a chevy dealership look it over if I came down and he said " I don't think this is the right truck for you, thanks for your time" and I'm like uh I guess I'm glad I got out of that mess before I really got burned. and really the deal wasn't that amazing I saw a 1996 silverado with 125k for 4400 so really thanks for helping me out

Sounds like a lemon then. Check out the for sale forum. there was a guy trying to sell a reg cab 6.5 4x4 a while back. Sharp looking truck. Good luck with your search.

I located a chevy 6.5l diesel which as brought me to this website. I love it and I'm really interested in knowing more.

the thing is I was looking at this truck and wanted to use it for landscaping and some light construction.

specs
1998 chevy silverado
2500
posi rear
f engine
VIN# 1GCGK24F8WZ116568
102,000
price 3300
automatic
single cab

problems:
the turbo seal is bad and the barrings inside allowing oil to blowby making the truck blow smoke out the back. the owner said the turbo is filled with oil right now. -:t it smokes at idle and thats probably meaning it needs new injectors.
he says he doesn't have any thing stating what he's replaced on the truck. it runs and drives fine and starts up with no problems or stalling.


seeing what I should look for and if I should just walk away from this truck. it was used for work and the body shows it. the guy just wants to move up to a 2006 chevy silverado and doesn't want to use this one anymore.
and I've always wanted a diesel . but most iwth this kind of milage have been closer to 10 can maintain it.

my friend is a master mechanic for the state police and he has a 80's chevy with the same engine but not turboed and if he wanted he could have bought and truck out there and he stands by it. he said its worth me looking into it. I'm just wondering if this diesel is reliable because I've talked to one other guy and he said stay away from the 6.5 because its nothing but trouble and i should be looking for a 6.2l instead.

pics

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sidvil/100_0562.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sidvil/diesel.jpg

the damage is from being used really would like to get some input on this truck

thanks

Phil

Hi Phil,

My truck is for sale and its in excellent condition. The only thing is that its a 4x2 but if you see the truck, you would fall in love with it.

Pete

I got a 2000 chevy reg cab 6.5 5 speed, 189,000 miles 3" duals and would like to get rid of it. I have a pic on this site.

I remember seeing that truck for sale on eBay about a month or two ago.

I think you made a wish decision Phil.

If those are the only 2 pictures he sent you then he sent you the best two of about 8. :eek:

Sorry I just now seen this post, been off the board a week or so, but I would have told you then.

Keep Looking Bro', there's still some good ones to be found.
-391

I have bought a lot of high millage used vehicles. I buy them young and looking good and they usualy serve me well. You never get your money back if you need to do a body job on them. Unless you realy wanted to custamize a truck your way which I never do.

hey flip66 can you send me more information on that truck of yours. I'm interested in knowing more about it

you can im me here or email me at philpayne80@yahoo.com

I have a 2000 Chevy K2500 4X4 with 190,000 miles on it. I bought it in Semptember of 2005 and the dealer I bought it from put in 2 new batteries and 1 new glow plug in December. In January I also put in new front brake pads and thermostates along with a new starter in Febuary when I hit 180,000 miles. It has a 6.5 turbo diesel, 5 speed with 3 inch dual exhaust w/ 3.5 inch stainless steel tips. I will also sell it with the mags with 265/75/16 Copper Atr's on. I have replaced the original seats with Flexsteel seats. I am leaving in the Kenwood CD player, the DeeZee runningboards with lights, grill inserts, brush guard, 5th wheel plate, bent stainless steel mudflaps, and brake controller. It also has tinted windows all around and decals. I can send you a picture if you would like.

can you send me more information
and a pic to philpayne80@yahoo.com

thanks
filp

Philpayne

Look in the for sale section as mine is for sale as well... Pictures included