buying a 2005 CTD 2500 what should I Look For??
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buying a 2005 CTD 2500 what should I Look For??
By Wednesday I will be the owner of a 2005 CTD 2500 Quad cab Short box, The vehicle has 53,000 miles all black in color, I was wondering if any what problems should I look for. What are the specs on the truck such as HP and Tq? By the way great info on the forum, Thanks in advance for your help.
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Look for the Plastic Intercooler,that is the only problem with an 05 that i am aware of. I have the plastic intercooler and i am not sure when it blows if DC will cover it... Hope this helps... Justin...
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Thanks Justin, This is my first Diesel. I will possibly be the second or third owner does the waranty still apply to me or not, if it is what is covered? Thanks again...
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it is only plastic ends on the intercooler. look for evidence of velco strips anywhere a box or programmer might have been installed. drive the truck and make sure the Torque converter doesn't shutter when you give it go pedal after the lockup is engaged
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If you are the second owner the rest of the 7/70,000 applies. Make sure they do a full service,tranny,diffs,engine oil,etc.. Make sure the tranny shifts good. You may have a stumble under light throttle,it is a 1-2-1-2 shift problem that the dealer has yet to fix on mine...It is normal.. Justin
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Factory warranties cannot be denied for subsequent owners. the 3/36 bumper to bumper is expired but the CTD 100,000 mile engine and drive train is still good. There's a $100 deductible on the drivetrain part. Front wheel bearings are usually excluded but some dealers will replace them, not mine .
If you search and read some "warranty" posts, you will get a good idea of dealing with DC.
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If you search and read some "warranty" posts, you will get a good idea of dealing with DC.
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'05 with 40,000 miles here. The only thing I have had to do to mine is have the drivers side weather seal replaced in the door. It is a fairly common problem with the '05s. 325/610. Ed B
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Missed the extra 10 ft/lbs, my apologies to the hi power crowd my 03 is only 555 . And the 7/70 is in my manual for drivetrain.
My 03 has the 7/100 Cummins warranty. Did this one change?
Cya
My 03 has the 7/100 Cummins warranty. Did this one change?
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