VWdontmaketrucks
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- Joined
- Aug 13, 2016
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- Ram Year
- 04 2500
- Engine
- 5.7 V8
Hey folks. Just picked up my first pickup ever. Have had 8 vws now because i liked the help i got from the VW community but I'm super exited to have craigslisted a 04 2500 5 speed for a good price. 142k Said it had a spun bearing.
Had oil when i bought it. Drove it into the moving van and brought it to Des Moines. Drove it 20 minutes home, died on me a few times so learned to N and left foot break as i kept throttle up. Finally died one last time when i got to the driveway and wont start. almost sounds like the starter isn't engaging the flywheel and grinding but i visually checked and the serp belt is spinning. Almost dropped the oil pan but am limited to daylight. idled fine when oil was cold but wanted to die when warm. Ill pull a couple mains and all the rods next time i get a chance. $1000 too much to spend for this thing?
Had oil when i bought it. Drove it into the moving van and brought it to Des Moines. Drove it 20 minutes home, died on me a few times so learned to N and left foot break as i kept throttle up. Finally died one last time when i got to the driveway and wont start. almost sounds like the starter isn't engaging the flywheel and grinding but i visually checked and the serp belt is spinning. Almost dropped the oil pan but am limited to daylight. idled fine when oil was cold but wanted to die when warm. Ill pull a couple mains and all the rods next time i get a chance. $1000 too much to spend for this thing?