2004 Chevy Duramax LB7

[Glock 21]

UPDATE POST #18

I'm looking at buying a 2004 Chevy Duramax with a unknown cause boost issue and in need of tires, batteries, oil change, fuel filter change, and a good cleaning for $5000. Truck is in otherwise decent shape for age but has been sitting for a while. Looking for and pros/cons to this year Duramax and any things to look at before deciding to buy or walk. I am looking to buy this truck and use as a daily driver so I can sell a 2015 F150 Ecoboost after doing the needed repairs. Also any recommendations for a mechanic near Cartersville that does good work on Duramax's motors would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Glock 21]

If a 2500HD then I would prolly take a hard look at it for the price, even with the additional $1500 service items you'll be fixing... but remember a 250-300k mile truck still prolly has few more little problems that will be peeking their heads up after you get it back on the road, considering the current owner doesn't seem to be generous about regular maintenance.

Is it extended cab 8 foot bed, or quad cab? 4x4 ?

Supposedly it has under 200k but not verified until I get the batteries for it. It is a quad cab 4x4 LT

 

[C Drill97]

Dang man if you don’t get it I’m interested. Lol good luck

 

[Spikey]

Check what fuel injectors it takes. Up to 2004 1/2 build break they had issues. After the mid year builds were better injectors

 

[Glock 21]

Dang man if you don’t get it I’m interested. Lol good luck

Don’t come trying to steal my deal

I’ll let you know if I walk on it buddy

 

[Glock 21]

Check what fuel injectors it takes. Up to 2004 1/2 build break they had issues. After the mid year builds were better injectors

That’s one issue I’ve seen that seems to be common on the LB7 motors. I’ve swapped out injectors on a Powerstroke 7.3 but not familiar with the labor on a duramax and I’ve seen cost of 4k-5k for a shop to do it

 

[joel2000]

I love the smell of diesel in the morning…

 

[Glock 21]

I love the smell of diesel in the morning…

No doubt about that. I’ve been wanting to get back into a diesel again that’s why this deal seems attractive lol

 

[Spikey]

That’s one issue I’ve seen that seems to be common on the LB7 motors. I’ve swapped out injectors on a Powerstroke 7.3 but not familiar with the labor on a duramax and I’ve seen cost of 4k-5k for a shop to do it

Friend has a early model year 2004 Paid right at $4,000 to replace the injectors at a bit over 300,000. I had a 2003 that was fine at 195,000 before I lost it.

 

[joel2000]

No doubt about that. I’ve been wanting to get back into a diesel again that’s why this deal seems attractive lol

I personally would take a chance at that price. Hell, if all goes to s**t you can sell for salvage and dang near recoup your money.