Hey I have a few Questions I hope I can get some help with!

MattKelly34 · 07-02-2009, 01:12 PM

Im looking at maybe buying a 1997 2500 with 201,xxx miles and i was hoping you guys could tell me so of the problems you have had with a similar truck.

Thanks
Matt

**partyshortbusdriver** · 07-02-2009, 01:19 PM

Killer Dowel Pin
ABS and Brake lights will come on

do a search on either and you will find all you need

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97 3500 Dually - 62/71/14 - 5x.012's - Rack Plug - AFC Mods - Ished Timing - Helix II - CR Lifters - 5" Str8 Pipe - BHAF- No Plate - 4k GSK - 60# Springs - Gauges - Auto to Manual Swap- Valair 500hp Clutch - 341,500 miles

Soon to be SRW

duracrax · 07-02-2009, 01:24 PM

dont forget the transmission and water pump, mine went out after i reach 230000

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1985 chevy k-10, 350 bored .90 over with 400k miles, 35's and lockers

colin91 · 07-02-2009, 05:27 PM

killer dowel pin
track bar
ball joints

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1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck tb exhaust-5" tip, BD brake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro pyro&boost, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, 15%/5% tint, 285/75/16 MT ATZ

ykdave · 07-02-2009, 06:34 PM

These trucks are brutally hard on everything in the front end

And like mentioned above, KDP, possibly trans (especially if the engine has been modded).

If its 4wd you will definitely want to make sure that its working, the CAD in the front axle is pretty failure prone after this many years. Though its not a hugely expensive fix, its just something to work down the price if hes asking too much.

How much is the truck going for?$?$

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97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd / 5spd / nv4500 / 4x4 / np241
Home made intake and BHAF, AFC tweaked, custom plate, autometer pyro and boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, 33x12.5 Mud terrains, posi-lok, tons more to come

MattKelly34 · 07-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Right now I have the seller down to 7000 but im hoping i can talk him down some more. Originally he wanted 9500 but i deff dont think it is worth that much

MattKelly34 · 07-02-2009, 08:10 PM

I have been looking around for some answers for the dowel pin but i really have not been able to find to much. I was hoping some one could give me a straight answer about whats up with it and the best way to go about replacing it?

illflem · 07-02-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MattKelly34

I have been looking around for some answers for the dowel pin but i really have not been able to find to much. I was hoping some one could give me a straight answer about whats up with it and the best way to go about replacing it?

Read about it, find out how to prevent it and buy a kit here Dowel Pin Repair Kit for 89-93 or 99-02

It doesn't matter how many miles the engine has, the KDP can fall out at any time.
Worse case scenario is it can cost you entire new engine.

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'95 2500 4wd auto
'95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler
Not stock

ykdave · 07-02-2009, 09:41 PM

holy chit, that truck had better be MINT, and then some, for that kind of money...

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97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd / 5spd / nv4500 / 4x4 / np241
Home made intake and BHAF, AFC tweaked, custom plate, autometer pyro and boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, 33x12.5 Mud terrains, posi-lok, tons more to come

fletch359 · 07-03-2009, 12:58 AM

Hey Matt gettin ready to do the KDP sometime this week probably in my truck, if this is the same Matt Kelly i know then come on over n you can see what it is, pretty simple really.

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-98 12v Quad Cab Long Bed 4x4 Goerends Tripple Disc Converter, Valve body, Billet Flex plate, Ground fuel plate, BHAF, Isspro Gauges... Basicly stock.

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07-02-2009, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
partyshortbusdriver Wisconsin Chapter President Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mayville, WI Posts: 669 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts partyshortbusdriver's Truck Pics	Killer Dowel Pin ABS and Brake lights will come on do a search on either and you will find all you need __________________ Wisconsin Chapter Prez 97 3500 Dually - 62/71/14 - 5x.012's - Rack Plug - AFC Mods - Ished Timing - Helix II - CR Lifters - 5" Str8 Pipe - BHAF- No Plate - 4k GSK - 60# Springs - Gauges - Auto to Manual Swap- Valair 500hp Clutch - 341,500 miles Soon to be SRW

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duracrax Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Watson, oklahoma Posts: 417 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts duracrax's Truck Pics	dont forget the transmission and water pump, mine went out after i reach 230000 __________________ 1996 dodge 3500 4x4 230k- single 6 inch stack, spectre intake, wastegate blocked, upgraded 5th gear, and train horns NEW Carter Lift Pump 1985 chevy k-10, 350 bored .90 over with 400k miles, 35's and lockers

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colin91 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 589 Thanks: 2 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts colin91's Truck Pics	killer dowel pin track bar ball joints __________________ 1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck tb exhaust-5" tip, BD brake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro pyro&boost, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, 15%/5% tint, 285/75/16 MT ATZ

07-02-2009, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
ykdave Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada Posts: 3,773 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 55 Posts ykdave's Truck Pics	These trucks are brutally hard on everything in the front end And like mentioned above, KDP, possibly trans (especially if the engine has been modded). If its 4wd you will definitely want to make sure that its working, the CAD in the front axle is pretty failure prone after this many years. Though its not a hugely expensive fix, its just something to work down the price if hes asking too much. How much is the truck going for?$?$ __________________ 97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd / 5spd / nv4500 / 4x4 / np241 Home made intake and BHAF, AFC tweaked, custom plate, autometer pyro and boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, 33x12.5 Mud terrains, posi-lok, tons more to come

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MattKelly34 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dirty Jers Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post MattKelly34's Truck Pics	Right now I have the seller down to 7000 but im hoping i can talk him down some more. Originally he wanted 9500 but i deff dont think it is worth that much

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MattKelly34 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dirty Jers Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post MattKelly34's Truck Pics	I have been looking around for some answers for the dowel pin but i really have not been able to find to much. I was hoping some one could give me a straight answer about whats up with it and the best way to go about replacing it?

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ykdave Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada Posts: 3,773 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 55 Posts ykdave's Truck Pics	holy chit, that truck had better be MINT, and then some, for that kind of money... __________________ 97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd / 5spd / nv4500 / 4x4 / np241 Home made intake and BHAF, AFC tweaked, custom plate, autometer pyro and boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, 33x12.5 Mud terrains, posi-lok, tons more to come

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fletch359 Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salem OH Posts: 98 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts fletch359's Truck Pics	Hey Matt gettin ready to do the KDP sometime this week probably in my truck, if this is the same Matt Kelly i know then come on over n you can see what it is, pretty simple really. __________________ -98 12v Quad Cab Long Bed 4x4 Goerends Tripple Disc Converter, Valve body, Billet Flex plate, Ground fuel plate, BHAF, Isspro Gauges... Basicly stock.