Fireball5657
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Couldn't find a good spot to post this, but the main issue is an engine-related one, so I figured it fit best here.
Hey all, I went to look at a 97 C1500 'Burb today, I've wanted a GMT400 or GMT800 Burb for a while, and this one may just be what I'm looking for. It's a bit of a project, but it has 140K miles, barn doors, solid green exterior with a tan interior, LT trim and pretty much loaded except for 4WD. All stock and no leaks. Stock radio, speakers, wheels, everything. Even has the original tire on the spare! So far I'm in love, but it doesn't run so that's why I'm here.
Starting with the engine issue, it isn't getting any fuel, if you spray some in the intake, then it fires off and runs for about 15 seconds, and when it does, there's no smoke, no weird noises, and no shakes, it just isn't getting fuel. Most likely a fuel pump I would think since I didn't hear it buzzing like the one on my 94 Sierra does. Never done one on a SUV before, so I'm not sure what the preferred method is, cutting a hole in the floor or dropping the tank, I'd like to do whatever is easier, but I'm bad at cutting metal. Any guidance is appreciated hah.
The guy is selling it for $800 as is, but I'm not familiar with the newer engine and interior and what goes bad. With it being so cheap, I'd really like to know what I'm getting into, it doesn't leak, oil is clean and well topped off, trans fluid is on the dark side, but it smelled okay, a bit worse than my Sierra that has 20K on the trans, but definitely not ruined or anything. The passenger door is a bit squeaky, it's tough to open, but the body lines are straight, the door doesn't sag, so I'm not sure why its so difficult. The ignition lock cylinder needs to be replaced, the key fob is missing, but it had the code for keyless entry in the glovebox, so I need to buy a new remote and reprogram it. The leather drivers seat is ripped, but the passenger seat, second row, and third row are all immaculate. The rear barn door window on the drivers side is busted, so I'd need to replace that, and that's everything I noticed in the 15 minutes I got to look at it.
So what else should I look at before I buy it next week? So far I think I can manage the issues above, but what other common failure points are there on the Vortec-era trucks? Also how can I test the transmission out and make sure that it isn't junk?
Thanks for any help guys!
Hey all, I went to look at a 97 C1500 'Burb today, I've wanted a GMT400 or GMT800 Burb for a while, and this one may just be what I'm looking for. It's a bit of a project, but it has 140K miles, barn doors, solid green exterior with a tan interior, LT trim and pretty much loaded except for 4WD. All stock and no leaks. Stock radio, speakers, wheels, everything. Even has the original tire on the spare! So far I'm in love, but it doesn't run so that's why I'm here.
Starting with the engine issue, it isn't getting any fuel, if you spray some in the intake, then it fires off and runs for about 15 seconds, and when it does, there's no smoke, no weird noises, and no shakes, it just isn't getting fuel. Most likely a fuel pump I would think since I didn't hear it buzzing like the one on my 94 Sierra does. Never done one on a SUV before, so I'm not sure what the preferred method is, cutting a hole in the floor or dropping the tank, I'd like to do whatever is easier, but I'm bad at cutting metal. Any guidance is appreciated hah.
The guy is selling it for $800 as is, but I'm not familiar with the newer engine and interior and what goes bad. With it being so cheap, I'd really like to know what I'm getting into, it doesn't leak, oil is clean and well topped off, trans fluid is on the dark side, but it smelled okay, a bit worse than my Sierra that has 20K on the trans, but definitely not ruined or anything. The passenger door is a bit squeaky, it's tough to open, but the body lines are straight, the door doesn't sag, so I'm not sure why its so difficult. The ignition lock cylinder needs to be replaced, the key fob is missing, but it had the code for keyless entry in the glovebox, so I need to buy a new remote and reprogram it. The leather drivers seat is ripped, but the passenger seat, second row, and third row are all immaculate. The rear barn door window on the drivers side is busted, so I'd need to replace that, and that's everything I noticed in the 15 minutes I got to look at it.
So what else should I look at before I buy it next week? So far I think I can manage the issues above, but what other common failure points are there on the Vortec-era trucks? Also how can I test the transmission out and make sure that it isn't junk?
Thanks for any help guys!