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teeitup · 03-14-2004, 10:55 PM

I'm looking at a 2001 Chevy duramax diesel 3/4 4x4, it has 90k on it, the transfer went out and they are installing a new GM one. How are these motors, I was just curious with that many miles on it? Thanks Randy

teamroper! · 03-14-2004, 11:01 PM

At the dealership where I work, we've only done anything major (injector) to one Duramax. I think that they are really good engines.

breeh · 03-15-2004, 12:03 AM

I can't help you out with your question but I purchased an '04 of what you are looking at with a crew cab and a short box. So far, I love this truck! BTW, the literature that is out on the Duramax states that it is designed for a life of 200k miles.

griesel72 · 03-15-2004, 12:09 AM

Randy, Love mine, had some major problems early, but gm took care of me. But, a landscape guy here in alma has a 2001 chevy that has had problems since day one. His has right at 100k on it, and he told me that it burns 1 qt of oil every 500 miles. Gm states that for them to buy it back, or put a new motor in it, it has to be burning 1 qt every 100 miles. I'd check it out really well before buying it. Is it at a dealership or an individual?

David

teeitup · 03-15-2004, 12:39 AM

THANKS guys for the input. David, its a used car place by the golf course. I'm kind of skeptical about it with the 90K on it already. Thanks Randy

bad_turbo · 03-15-2004, 03:30 AM

I have an 01, 02 ,and 03 trucks with the Duramax/Allison combo. Only problems I've had with all 3 trucks was with the injectors. The 01 and 02 have over 150k on them. The 03 has 90k.

Russell · 03-15-2004, 03:34 AM

Our Duramax has been an excellent engine

**70cst** · 03-15-2004, 09:39 AM

My son works at the DMAX plant in Dayton,Ohio...I've never heard him talk about these engines in a negative way. He keeps trying to talk me into buying one. He keeps saying these are "bad" engines...which in his language means they are good engines?
I told him he had a choice...I could sell my 70cst and then maybe look at buying a Chevy with a Dmax engine...or...keep the "Circuit Rider"...he thought for about a half of sec and said...keep the 70cst.

ljbear · 03-15-2004, 01:40 PM

Randy,

My 03 only has about 12k miles right now, but not a single problem. I've heard that some of the early motors had issues with the head gaskets. 've also heard GM has been real good about taking care of them. 90k really isn't a lot of miles for a diesel.

Larry

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-15-2004, 02:01 PM

I have a friend that has one and it is a very smooth truck. It rides smooth, the Alison tranny shifts very smooth. Add a Quadzilla programmer and some 4 inch exhaust and you have yourself a tire smoking hotrod.

**Joesjunk** · 03-15-2004, 02:47 PM

Randy, I have had 3 of these Duramax's and love them. I have a programer on the 03 and you wouldn't believe how they will run!! I wouldn't go back to a gas motor for nothing!!

griesel72 · 03-15-2004, 03:23 PM

Joe, what type of programer did you go with? Do you have problems with the tranny slipping with all the extra power? How much hp/torque did you gain?

Thanks
David

**Joesjunk** · 03-15-2004, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by griesel72
Joe, what type of programer did you go with? Do you have problems with the tranny slipping with all the extra power? How much hp/torque did you gain?

Thanks
David

I have a Hypertech programmer and I haven't had any tranny problems. It adds 96hp and 163 torque (or close) I have a Bully dog air intake box for it (not installed) and want to change the exhaust also. Has any one done an air cleaner box and exhaust with the Hypertech???

griesel72 · 03-15-2004, 05:49 PM

pm sent

teeitup · 03-15-2004, 09:56 PM

Thanks guys!!!!!! I appreciate all the info. He's wanting $6000 and my 2000 Z-71 LT with 62K on it. I think he's a bit high. I'd be going up a year, 3/4 and Duramax but losing 30K in miles and the leather int. I'm still thinking I think I got my 72 sold, I'll know this weekend and if I do I'll go try to deal with him on the Duramax. Thanks Randy

03-14-2004, 10:55 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	OT: 2001 Duramax I'm looking at a 2001 Chevy duramax diesel 3/4 4x4, it has 90k on it, the transfer went out and they are installing a new GM one. How are these motors, I was just curious with that many miles on it? Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-15-2004, 12:03 AM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I can't help you out with your question but I purchased an '04 of what you are looking at with a crew cab and a short box. So far, I love this truck! BTW, the literature that is out on the Duramax states that it is designed for a life of 200k miles. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

03-15-2004, 12:09 AM	#4
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Randy, Love mine, had some major problems early, but gm took care of me. But, a landscape guy here in alma has a 2001 chevy that has had problems since day one. His has right at 100k on it, and he told me that it burns 1 qt of oil every 500 miles. Gm states that for them to buy it back, or put a new motor in it, it has to be burning 1 qt every 100 miles. I'd check it out really well before buying it. Is it at a dealership or an individual? David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-15-2004, 12:39 AM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	THANKS guys for the input. David, its a used car place by the golf course. I'm kind of skeptical about it with the 90K on it already. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-15-2004, 03:30 AM	#6
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	I have an 01, 02 ,and 03 trucks with the Duramax/Allison combo. Only problems I've had with all 3 trucks was with the injectors. The 01 and 02 have over 150k on them. The 03 has 90k. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

03-14-2004, 11:01 PM	#2
teamroper! Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: northeast alabama Posts: 258	At the dealership where I work, we've only done anything major (injector) to one Duramax. I think that they are really good engines.

03-15-2004, 03:34 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Our Duramax has been an excellent engine __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-15-2004, 09:39 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	My son works at the DMAX plant in Dayton,Ohio...I've never heard him talk about these engines in a negative way. He keeps trying to talk me into buying one. He keeps saying these are "bad" engines...which in his language means they are good engines? I told him he had a choice...I could sell my 70cst and then maybe look at buying a Chevy with a Dmax engine...or...keep the "Circuit Rider"...he thought for about a half of sec and said...keep the 70cst.

03-15-2004, 01:40 PM	#9
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Randy, My 03 only has about 12k miles right now, but not a single problem. I've heard that some of the early motors had issues with the head gaskets. 've also heard GM has been real good about taking care of them. 90k really isn't a lot of miles for a diesel. Larry __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

03-15-2004, 02:01 PM	#10
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I have a friend that has one and it is a very smooth truck. It rides smooth, the Alison tranny shifts very smooth. Add a Quadzilla programmer and some 4 inch exhaust and you have yourself a tire smoking hotrod.

03-15-2004, 02:47 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Randy, I have had 3 of these Duramax's and love them. I have a programer on the 03 and you wouldn't believe how they will run!! I wouldn't go back to a gas motor for nothing!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-15-2004, 03:23 PM	#12
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Joe, what type of programer did you go with? Do you have problems with the tranny slipping with all the extra power? How much hp/torque did you gain? Thanks David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-15-2004, 05:49 PM	#14
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	pm sent __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-15-2004, 09:56 PM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Thanks guys!!!!!! I appreciate all the info. He's wanting $6000 and my 2000 Z-71 LT with 62K on it. I think he's a bit high. I'd be going up a year, 3/4 and Duramax but losing 30K in miles and the leather int. I'm still thinking I think I got my 72 sold, I'll know this weekend and if I do I'll go try to deal with him on the Duramax. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

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