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Originally Posted by 01001010
Look at mileage. Look for service history.
Check transmission fluid color...should be red. Check the weatherstripping aruond the rear quarter, tailgate, and alpine windows. The roof is steel so if the weatherstripping is bad and water is getting in, rust will usually develope around the alpine window corners.
If you're allowed to test drive it, take it to a secluded street and ask to perform a brake test. If you find that the abs system isn't allowing the truck to stop properly, that's a few hundred in repairs already.
While in idle, listen for marbles-in-a-can rattle...this is a sign of damaged Catalytic. ANd if your catalytic is out, chances are your 02 sensors are also getting crispy, which will make the ecu provide the engine with a rich mixture, thus, going through gas a little quicker than normal.
Speaking of gas, there was a recall for the gas tanks. The newer ones are thicker, though they are the same size. Because they are thicker, you're robbed of about half a gallon of fuel. Don't let the needle get to the yellow line, this will normally mean - COMPLETELY EMPTY
Its common for the headliners to be droopy.
Common leaks are oil pressure switch, Power Steering Lines, and the dreaded rear main seal
You MAY find that the rear windows may not go down on command. This is an easy fix on one of the window ECUs located behind the glove compartment. All you need is a pair of small hands, a soldering gun and lead.
You'll find that it'll lean towards the passenger side, dont worry, its normal.
Chances are the steering damper, if it hasnt been repalced, will be pretty bad and need replacement.
The Front of the dash will be curled up if its been exposed to sun for much of its life. RTE sells a fix it kit.
That's most of what comes to mind now. If I remember anything else, I'll post up for ya!
Welcome to the board!
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i noticed on a past thread you did or had someone replace the main seal. what the this cost you?
i guess what im primarly looking for is red flags in which not to buy the truck. small fixes i can do. im pretty mechanicly compitent, and ive done all my own maintinence for the past 5-6 years on my other cars. as well as motor swaps and suspension jobs long before...
i just dont want to buy the truck and find out i need $5000 to get the truck running because something was over looked...
from what i can see, is rovers are known for their bad rear windows and leaks, everywhere. that i can handle. bad tranny, bad trans case and bad motor is what i dont want to deal with....
any other suggestions are welcome.
