After a month of research and searching around, I bought myself a 2001 SE 4wd about a month ago. Had to drive a ways away to Chicago to get her but I was able to get a good deal. She's yellow, with a manual transmission. The online community and part availablity affected my decision in buying the truck.
With 104k miles, she did have a few problems to take care of, I'm guessing the previous owner didn't want to do the timing belt/water pump so that was first on my list. I also replaced the clutch because it was warn out. The next was rust, none on the frame but I power washed, applied rust inhibitor and coating underneath and the frame. Lastly, I got very lucky and was able to find brand new rims and tires for $300. All in all, I'm very happy with the truck as the engine sounds and feels flawless. I wasn't a big fan of the yellow, but that's growing on me.
Please recommend me maintenance information that may be upcoming. I currently run full synthetic Castrol 5w30 at 106k miles.
Thanks in advance,
Nooriago
With 104k miles, she did have a few problems to take care of, I'm guessing the previous owner didn't want to do the timing belt/water pump so that was first on my list. I also replaced the clutch because it was warn out. The next was rust, none on the frame but I power washed, applied rust inhibitor and coating underneath and the frame. Lastly, I got very lucky and was able to find brand new rims and tires for $300. All in all, I'm very happy with the truck as the engine sounds and feels flawless. I wasn't a big fan of the yellow, but that's growing on me.
Please recommend me maintenance information that may be upcoming. I currently run full synthetic Castrol 5w30 at 106k miles.
Thanks in advance,
Nooriago