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I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
ok, ill be negative nelly here and ask the questions that have not been asked or answered and offer some comments that have been over looked.1. is it a true LBZ or is it an LLY? I'm not sure, will have to verify that once I get a closer look.2. what is the 8th digit of the VIN#? is it a 2 or a D? 2 is an LLY and D is an LBZSame as above3. is it a dulley or a single rear axle?It's a dually4. if the exhaust manifold is cracked, then one of 2 things have happened. the previous owner was hot rodding the crap out of it (which could explain the aftermarket turbo) or the exhaust was not properly hung........? LBZ do not have issues with exhaust manifolds!No idea, only thing I know is there's an "aftermarket turbo" which "can add 75hp", whatever that means. I asked if the turbo was the only thing changed, or if the tune was changed as well. He said just the turbo, but also said it was $2000 to get it installed, which seems high to me if it was indeed just the turbo.5. why does it have an aftermarket turbo on it? again LBZ's do not have issues with turbo's.......!?He said "the strap let go and the turbo fan blew apart".6. what was the purpose that the owner was using it for?Had a company installing and servicing windmills, and hauled tools and parts in it and a trailer.7. why was the bed removed and a flat bed put on? and why is the flat bed not staying on? what happened to the original bed that it has cracks in it.....was it just thrown to the side and then somebody realized what they were doing?There's no flatbed. There's a big service box on it now with all sorts of cubby's and toolboxes etc. It's a Leer service box of some sort that mounts right on the frame. I don't want that so he's taking it off. He does have the stock box for it with a cap on it. When he says "it's plastic and cracked in a couple spots", he must mean the fiberglass in the box has some cracks.8. why has it been sitting for 10 months.......and has it been started at all during that time?The company stopped business, so they had no need for a work truck anymore. Don't know if it was started regularly during that time, but I do know it was running last week.9. depending on the rot level from the salt, replacing front end components is moxnix ...........?Not much for "rot", surface rust on frame etc, but nothing serious. What on earth is a moxnix?10. has the transfer case had the pump rub upgrade done to it...........if not, I would be very leary and would almost walk away just for that.......(the fix is really easy, just takes some time, but if it has not been done then you would be driving a ticking time bomb!)Yeah, will have to look into that. I wouldn't mind do that fix myself as long as the back of the case doesn't have a hole yet.11. when you say under $10k what exactly are you talking about?Asking 850012. how often was the oil changed, and what was run in it?Don't know yet.13. has the fuel filter been serviced regularly and when if ever has the filter head been rebuilt/replaced (they do go bad)?Don't know yet.14. LBZ's do not have issues with head gaskets, but with a cracked exhaust manifold and a replaced turbo, I would be really leary??? if it is an LLY then I would be cautious about this issue even though the 05.5 - 06.5 LLY's are mechanically the same as the LBZ's just de-tuned and gm stated that they fixed the issue with the sub standard head gaskets.....please know that these are just the questions that quickly popped off the top of my head while reading this. I own an LBZ that just rolled 145k. what exactly are you wanting to get out of the truck, use wise..........etc?Eventually it will be for some hauling duties on the farm, some wood, maybe some grain totes on a gooseneck trailer. Would eventually like to use it for a long trip with my little camper trailer across country or something, but that's a few years away.I am not trying to steer you away from this vehicle at all, I just truly want to ensure that you go in to the deal well armed with knowledge about LBZ's and duramax's.No I appreciate the input!! I'm not looking for an excuse to buy it. Almost the opposite, I want to be well aware of problems so that if need I can bring the price down more, or step away altogether.sorry, ill shut up now and await further instructions.....???
LLY=LBZ detuned, thats all.So 310 vs 360hp, still has the ally 1000 6 speed.