7 Things To Check Before Buying A Used Diesel Engine

[@svtirefire]

Dang that starts pretty well considering the cranking speed was about 12 RPM

[@crispyworm2178]

You said this 3 years ago and still got people laughing

[@The_Dabkota]

damnit Canada why do you get good deals on Diesel's

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

Dakota Webb because they are all sold by older folks who don’t know the market anymore for old stuff. All the youngins in Canada now just go to vape shops and gay bars.

[@jbstepchild]

An mostly due to everything being rotten due to our lovely weather here in the land of hoth

[@michaelanthony1709]

Good luck finding a 6 bt with under a million miles . Most people are asking 7-10 k still for them . Which is absurd

[@greatwhitenorthlife2327]

​@@Kyle_Godfrey111 Pretty much dead on what I was thinking!

[@thetechlibrarian]

Because it's like the UK, people are only willing to pay so much for used vehicles seriously go look at the UK AutoTrader and look at the used car prices.

[@AnxiousCowboy]

I don’t know shit about diesel but need a truck to haul a food trailer and livestock trailer. You vids have taught me a lot straightforward - no annoying personalities, giveaways, or cheesy editing haha thanks

[@jackgharen]

This is the video that introduced me to Filthy Rich DEBOSS. Hooked and learning ever since.

[@bradykice8759]

$1000 bucks man I wish I could find a buy like that been looking for one for some time now

[@ttemple8891]

Brady Kice we deff live in different places because I was thing Wow!! $1000 he's crazy $500 is the going price for a 6bt here

[@soulreaver8466]

They're over 2.5k just for the engine. It'll already be pulled and either they'll say "ran when pulled" or it has a kdp rod through block.

[@Alex-uy7pc]

Brady Kice dude down here in the states guys will sell a 200thousand mile 12bt truck for ten grand it's crazy. I've been looking too and they're hard to find to begin with.

[@markrich3271]

I thought I got a great deal . 89 w350 dump flatbed dually ran great transmissions great frame no rust .Everything else including cab was fucked and rusted . 1600$ Never find something like that for 1000$

[@freedom24v86]

Brady Kice theres a old cummins auto for 2500$ rollin round craigslist lol

[@briggsdidnotstrapem7699]

the man walked in the video, dropped his message and made it quick no bs, in which i am very thankful for, DEBOSS GARAGE is most def worth subscribing, subscribing is free, did not cost me a cent, thanks man.

[@druginducedfeverdream1613]

I live in the UK, and small 4 banger turbo diesels are really common, especially vans. They're honestly fun as hell to drive when they're empty. Light and nippy, all while getting 55mpg

[@FixItNick]

Just picked up a project for my channel 2001 7.3 6 speed dually 4x4 135k Miles for $5700 so excited!!! Catching up on some KZbin 7.3 materials before tackling the big girl!!

[@rayadouno7811]

To the point! No need to fancy up and ramping music, just what is needed, get to the point of the title and good bye! Yeah man!

[@Lxi-fi5hn]

Thanks man, you seem like a genuinely helpful guy.

[@jester0201ify]

I absolutely love this channel. Those tips are exactly what I needed to hear. I'm looking to buy a diesel truck or convert a Tahoe into a diesel. Loved watching you do it to yours. I'm in Wisconsin and rusting is a issue with everything moving. So I take what you say very seriously on looking over engines and not buying a Ford lol.

[@AN-kg4ei]

a Tahoe with 800lbft of torque would be something to see... :)

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

1000 bucks for a diesel in really good shape?!! They wont go for less than 5000 here in Texas if it has a cummins and that's in poor shape

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

If you need just the engines, let me know. Shipping them will still be cheaper. I have 1 VE pump 12v, 1 PPump 12V, and 2 24V Cummins available. The dollar is in your favor too

[@DavidMoore-br7ge]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE I need a 4bt if you have one. I know this is an old vid my bad

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE 2 years later I finally got a deal on my buddies 1995 Dodge 2500 which got hit in the side, 2 grand for the P pumped 12v, 47RH, and Dana 70 rear axle it has about 220k miles on it, going to swap it all into my gas 1984 W250. I remembered to rewatch this video before I bought it and saw my old comment. Love your videos!

[@chrisdidomizio4958]

Cummin's does their compression test by hooking up a gauge that reads inches of water off the blowby tube. It works. we read 24" of water off a 4BT and that thing wouldn't even fire with ether. Modern diesels use the OEM software program to run compression tests based on amperage off the starter. Powerstrokes will have a high note spot when cranking over indicating injector issues or weak compression and the obvious hard start. Duramax's-leaking coolant-Blown head gasket and smoking indicating bad injectors.

[@elcajoia619]

Bought a 87' Ford 6.9 manual because of this vid, thanks because it worked out well.

[@henryhenry903]

ElCajoia now for a turbo and some pump adjustment lol

[@scott2522]

You're awesome. Great advice, great explanations, precise and to the point!

[@PatrickBaptist]

1:25, that won't work on a 7.3 PowerStroke, looking under it I mean, the blow by tube runs back into the intake. Easy way to check is remove the oil filler cap, it's normal for diesels to have a little blow by, saying none isn't really correct and if your truck is COLD when you check this it will be far far less than if you checked it after it got up to operating temp. Valves/valve seals can also cause blow by not just rings. I've got a 2000 F350 just about to hit 724204k or 450000 miles, it has some blow by, but it doesn't mind 15-20k loads.

[@Ka_Gg]

Another great video! Straight to the point, none of that chipmunks type music in the background! I might be a diesel certified tech after watching your videos. lol. Thanks

[@josue201049]

very helpful, i just pick up a 1991 f250 idi. love those old Diesel engines

[@visura5149]

i love your videos, thanks for showing me what to look out for when buying a 4bt for my 4runner.

[@bradhart3787]

Fuel filter can cause a slow start like that too, if it starts better giving it a lil throttle then thats possibly the problem and also air filter can do the same so always check it b4 the fuel filter

[@9076723311]

so, this video is true for low boost gen 1 12V 5.9S. NOT any other engines from the same years. Ford (navastar) and GM (detroit) both had indirect injection. That both have higher compression over Cummins. The other engines have much more blow by. Blow by is pretty normal. Neither have much in common other than burning diesel

[@tommyguns14able]

Thanks for that. Never looked at the compression specs. So you are telling me it's ok if a Powerstroke has blow by?

[@jacobaguilar6756]

ive seen quite a few powerstokes with blow and ran great but im a gas engine builder not a diesel only rebuilt just a few diesels but early model dodge 5.9 are less blow by just by witnessing that seeing it for my self but if you have a consistent hard flow of blow by then there is a real issue otw but a lil slow flow minor is kind of natural for powerstrokes thats just my experience not a 100% expert by far lol

[@BrewBlaster]

Great video...I subscribed not too long ago and i'm trying to catch up. I expect for every one to be better than the last.

[@jackfeltmeyer6764]

subbed late to this channel, maybe 4 or 5 months ago, but I have to say the advice I get from these videos is really helpful, and is by far the most informative channel I am subscribed to yet. I love the 12v Cummins, even though I would have no use for an engine like that other than to toy around with it. thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos, and keep up the great work!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thanks. We appreciate that!

[@MegaRyan123456]

Turbo play will be there when there is no oil pressure it's fine as long at the point that the fins of the compressor start to clash with the housing ... They have some movement even when brand New

[@SirFloofy001]

They are not supposed to have any play at all, if they do then wherever you are getting them from is using cheap bushings or bearings. A tiny amount of play in a used turbo is fine but brand new i wouldn't even bother putting it on the engine, you risk blowing your seal and that leads to a run away engine.

[@henryhenry903]

The valve cover is only that easy to pull on a 5.9 , that being said you can check for milky slug on the oil fill cap as well cause it doesn’t have to be the valve cover

[@jamieyaehrling9158]

Nice clip man. Thank you. I am looking for my first Cummins now. Doing my research to know how to buy. Also love the comment “If your not filthy your not rich”. Thank you again

[@BlueCheddda]

Thanks for explaining everything very quickly

[@lbouwkamp]

most turbos do have play up and down when there is no oil pressure to them and very normal, its when they have play in and out that its bad

[@Sproutt]

its hard to say i have left my lights on of course no go... mean while i didnt bring my jumper cables and i was looking for someone with a pair and of course nobody did... i came back and it started up like yours did but then also a few years later my starter goes out not back for a truck that stop counting miles at 215k miles and also my tranny finally went out.

[@danielweinstein7189]

looking at a 05 f350 6.0 engine. has a bad battery, and a fuel injector failure. going for 8k buy and haggle the price to low as possible or pass it. everything looked good minimal rust and everything works starts fine and sounds amazing. need a second hand opinion.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

I won't recommend a powerstroke to anybody, but that is me. The 7.3 and 6.7 were decent but the 6.0 and 6.4 trucks are cheap because they are the least reliable diesel engine on the market. But that's just my opinion... Just google 6.0 powerstroke problems

[@GodprefersDiesels]

Stay far away. The 6.0 was a fine engine by itself, but in the pickups, it has to run at a hotter temp to comply with emissions. They eat EGR coolers, and head gaskets. They are the worst diesel since the 5.7.

[@stevewitte7039]

thank you. I really appreciate your modesty and honesty.

[@robertleigh5242]

Filthy Rich, arent you supposed to check for blow by when it is warm? My 1993 12 valve with 80,000 kms has no blow by when it just starts up but after a decent drive it will have a noticeable amount of steam and pressure out the oil fill cap

[@xdygmnyrdf]

maybe because cold, thicker oil seals the piston rings and cylinder wall better.

[@andretsang7337]

@@xdygmnyrdf You think it'd be the opposite though. When it's hot, rings should expand and the gap should be less

[@ball_soup]

Hey neat, didn't realize you were the guy from that reddit post until the end of the video. Thanks for the info, I feel a little more comfortable looking at diesels now.

[@salongoedmondmpungu2928]

Thanks for the great tips! I'm planning to buy a used 1995 Land Cruiser with a 1KZ diesel engine. Now I have an idea from you, what to look for. Thanks again 😊

[@organicorigin]

Looking at a 85 Ford F-250 6.9 idi international diesel truck. 129k seemingly beautiful all around. No blow by, cranks and starts strong. He wants $5500... is that crazy?

[@Nukeman57NW85]

I'm looking to buy a 89 f-350 7.3 non turbo and I'm looking to see what I should look for that I should avoid.

[@kaulareed87]

Thank you for the quick informative video. You just saved me a couple K for a couple min of your time. Thank you and keep up the good work!! 👍👌

[@martinziefle1647]

Dont forget to look at the tailpipe after starting up the cold engine. There should be no white or blue smoke.

[@jameswilcoxson3480]

Also rear main! I am not as concerned about the blow by tube on some of the older engines. engine case aspiration is inevitable minus the oil.

[@bluecollarphil7064]

Love Rich, always straight to the point.

[@ohioan7536]

Much respect. Thank you for solid, concise and informative videos

[@devinscott447]

Fuggin Canadians are awesome. Not the city slickers

[@trashman1694]

Fuckin A

[@iDomoPolyForums]

A good video with surprisingly good footage and editing quality!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

+Bradley Galloway we try :) thanks!

[@rigstoriches6194]

Dude you are a truck god, very knowledgeable are your videos!

[@turbodiesel4709]

$1,000 is a damned good deal for that engine so long as you are selling it as a complete drop-in long block with all accessories still on it. I don't have a use for a Gen I CTD though. Also, you live much too far away from me to make it worth my time/money to buy from you. Good info though Rich. I'm sure you've helped some newbies out. As usual, I enjoy watching your videos, when I get the time.

[@bannereddivpool]

Few things to think about. The crank vent tube on the back of the 12v 6bt cummins it is normal to see smoke. You're always going to get moisture and water in the oil and you'll see steady condensation. If you take the oil fill cap off and set it back down over the hole and it dances you might have blow by. The best way to check this is to pull the fuel rail and injectors and just do a compression test on each cylinder. Cheap insurance so you're not left stranded. Holset turbos have tolerance for play, honestly that looks fine and I wouldn't worry about it. When oil pressure builds you'll get little to no shaft play up and down. If it's in/out then that is a different story.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

+bannereddivpool Not sure a seller will be too keen on a potential buyer pulling all the injectors. I have half a dozen holsets on the shelf and none have that much play. That turbo is coming off for sure.

[@alexmatthews2332]

Way too much play!!

[@teds4983]

Not everyone has 15 turbos laying around that's for sure

[@alcyr5655]

Well you mentioned chain saw. No problem cutting up the popular trees that came down in the wind storm. But the Birch tree kicked my ass, half way through cutting it up.

[@webchar]

now u mention popular trees, what about loser trees?

[@PopsHowTo]

Thank you for your video, put some of my concerns to rest with the 6.9 IDI I'm picking up.

[@christopheranderson9109]

I seen the cheap interior plastic . I agree but as far as that duramax are they dependable I guess I was really asking. I've never owned a diesel and looking at this one .

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

+Christopher Anderson Great engine and transmission. Earlier models had some injector issues but Gm got on top of that pretty quick. Unlike Ford, once they have a good drivetrain, they only improve on it rather than starting all over and creating all new problems.

[@nolanjakob9463]

Wish more people on KZbin could make informed vids that are to the point

[@squantotheboywonder]

going to look at a 98 12v tomorrow thanks for making this video!

[@squantotheboywonder]

@Marshall Davis yeah 5 years ago lol. Truck has been out of my hands for a couple years now. I miss it. It was a great Truck but had a lot done to it and ended up costing me over 6k for a trans. It was pushing 400HP and almost 900lbft of torque

[@billypat3256]

Bought and paid for, good Lonesome Dove reference!

[@MrHeadshot1982]

Thanks for the post i love the 12 valve

[@shepetadonovan1868]

250k is nothing for a Diesel engine!

[@ericems2]

Is 198K miles for a 06" F250 anything to worry about ? What is the most important things to look for ? Thank you in advance ..... Here are the details 2006 F250 Lariat Daily driver so miles will go up 197,xxx miles absolutely nothing wrong with it. Just looking to get into something newer -head studs, head gaskets have been done -Mishimoto radiator -Sinister egr delete,intercooler pipes,elbow and coolant filter bypass -s&b intake -6.4 starter -2011 mirrors (powerfold and extend), tailgate with step and backup camera -isspro gauges boost,egt amd trans temp -SCT livewire TS with custom white rain tune -rear airbags with in cab gauge and compressor -kenwood double din radio -8" lift with new fox shocks -22x12. 2 piece fuel mavericks with 37's cooper stt -Amp power steps -Recon led smoked tail lights *I will also throw in a complete 2008 front end conversion (fenders, hood, bumper, wheel wells, wiper cover) Like i mentioned truck has nothing wrong with it oil changed every 5k miles with rotella T6 5w40 Truck has tan leather seats, limo tint all the way around, has a brand new power steering pump, custom fit floor mats.

[@disturbedrocks1996]

I know this is SUPER late but I'd stay far away from any Ford diesel after 2002. 6.0s have a reputation for blowing head gaskets and if it has a tune on it, it's a ticking time bomb

[@druginducedfeverdream1613]

Japanese reliability: l fear no man...but that thing, *this diesel starts up*, it scares me.

[@WellWisdom.]

Those are some great pointers. Many thanks.

[@rcurtis6175]

Could you do a video on how to clean that motor up? I'm always scared to pressure wash anything under the hood. Thanks.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

+Robert Curtis I will definitely put something together in the next couple weeks. thanks

[@bigoper]

just flawless. thank you foe sharing!

[@homerfj1100]

Wha a very peasant and helpful person you are. Thankyou so much.

[@thomasdavidson7367]

When pulling a valve cover, is there a specific ones that is more likely to show issues than the others?

[@claymahnen1307]

Any old diesel sounds amazing

[@philchan8522]

Hey Rich great videos. I've never had a diesel before but leaning towards getting one now just purely for the fuel savings over a gas truck. I'm looking at getting a 5.9 anywhere from 03 to 07 to occasionally tow a horse trailer and a camper. How do you tell a truck has been modded or turned? What do you look for? thanks for the great videos.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

highly doubt many would add a tune to a 5.9 they werent known for hp 6.4 powerstroke is a whole new story people have been able to push 1400 hp before the engine desides to become shrapnel

[@mudmowerregulators9559]

HERPY DERPEDY Your an idiot do some research on the 5.9 Cummins the power stroke ford diesel is a head gasket eating piece of shit

[@FURFEELINGS_3]

HERPY DERPEDY you're a fucking idiot

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

Hard to tell if it's been tuned. Usually a tuned truck will have other mods like exhaust and intake and shiny parts under the hood. So just stay away from that. Or it will have a built transmission in it to support more power. Just check blow by and make sure the trans isnt wrecked and that's mainly in

[@MsLiberty101]

What does it cost to rebuild a diesel engine that is also a 4x4?? to be exact its a 89 Ford 4x4 Diesel Econoline....engine is knocking, badly.

[@TheSlywright]

2Bfree Rogerthat! That's a 7.3 idi. Unless you want to spend some coin on making your own turbo set up it's not worth it. Thats a strong engine, but it doesn't make much power in stock form. A lot of people won't fool with them. I had one with a banks turbo kit. It was ok.

[@zachg8015]

This thing runs fantastic

[@keesstaps4606]

howto CHECK diesel engin with very low kilometers for its age like its been used mainly for citydriving Thanks

[@blishknovk]

im planning on getting my forst diesel soon. i am excited.

[@GlobalTriathlonNetwork]

How can I tell if a 3 year old diesel hilux ever had petrol through the engine?

[@lukejones1244]

Hello, How would you describe a bad sounding engine? What is the knocking sound like?

[@atokamurray3263]

Very informative video, I learned from this.

[@amthirsty]

should i check with engine warm or hot

[@kadenwatt2033]

Both

[@alexanderbailey40]

Awesome videos, easy to follow, and good video/audio quality. I subscribed

[@jackl7731]

Will this work for Marine diesel engines

[@michaelmcilrath3420]

Thanks for the tips...that was very helpful and most professional!

[@alexc3496]

need buying tips like that for pre emission semi... please

[@codydayton3573]

If those trucks starting running away and you have a manual can you just stall her out .

[@persiangodlegend8166]

I need some knowledge on rods deep inside the engine thats the only gearhead knowledge I lack

[@Jake6837]

I was looking at a 70's banana a bicycle. Nice seat but the steering bar was sloppy and the chain kept coming off. Is it a deal at 15 bucks. Yeah the seat was metalflake.

[@thecheeseking1885]

I'm looking at getting a 4 slot toaster. Any thing to look out for?

[@davidfirth9342]

What about oil pan ? Looking at one and it's wet down there

[@ricardogranados5243]

This is gonna sound dumb but when hit the throttle on my 6.5l TD, I hear like a slapping sound. Not really a knock. My first diesel ever so I don't know if that's normal or not. Idles fine. Runs well. Just that sound... It's in a 1994 GMC Sierra with 6.5L Turbo Diesel.

[@deanjensen2983]

Thanks for keeping it simple. I recently looked at a 2012 Ram w/6.7 and I found that it had a little back PSI at the oil fill cap as well as a little smoke. The cap would pop up into my hand at first release then perk a little bit as it sat and the engine idled. Anyway I told the guy it was a concern and he had his mech/friend on the phone in minutes. The mech. said he'd look at it the next day. That night I sent the seller a couple KZbin vids that show the oil fill cap test. And he in turn showed those to his mech./friend. The guy called me after the mech. told him it was probably due to the CC filter and he replaced that. The mech. emailed me saying he had full confidence in the truck and would buy it himself. I then asked what about the blow by. The mech.replied saying the test was not a good way to tell and didn't mean anything. He also says he performed pressure test on the engine before and after replacing the CC filter and both times the engine tested good. I hesitated to buy that truck and he sold it to someone else the next day, (it was a nice looking rig and priced decent). Was I right with my instincts or did I miss out on a good truck, and is it likely all it needed was the CC filter changed? It was a 3500 Laramie with 110k miles for 28,000.

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

I'd say you did the right thing. I wouldn't of mind going and checking it again after the tests and work he had done.

[@000207poosh]

You know what, the saying goes… buyer beware for a reason. As a retired mechanic, as others… if you have zero integrity you can bullshit anyone into a vehicle. What sets apart, a good mech from a shady one is integrity, plain and simple. I’d say 100% you dodged a heavy caliber bullet.

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information. Thanks

[@better_than_popcorn]

what do you need to think about when buying a sprinter with a 2.7L 5-cyl turbo diesel

[@vladprud8760]

Nathan McClellan I have one great motor if you take care of it

[@MechInvent]

this was cool, thanks for the help

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

If manufacturers made a new one of those tomorrow that would be the first thing I would buy. You just can’t kill them. These new ones cost to much to use on the farm.

[@betoagarcia23]

What should I look while buying a used 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel truck

[@JendrixHimi]

At buying a Ford pref with a Cummins, engine , ultimate truck! or a Chev or a GMC

[@beatrizbarron8051]

He man I test drive one truck today very clean with 140000 miles I note that smoke were coming from the blow by tube, Also the oil cover under the truck the bolts head were dripping what can you tell me

[@artatexture889]

this is a really good, informative video. you explain things very well. thank you!

[@Jursaw]

Hello, I am happy I came across your channel because I have wanted a diesel for a while now and I am looking for a box truck to move and I am not familiar with diesels. I subbed and I am going to watch more of your videos

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Sadly, this would be true for anything sold from 1978-85 with the Oldsmobile 5.7L diesel V8 engine. 1981-85 models were the least trouble-prone, but still one should watch this.

[@TruckerDreakford1985]

God dayumm that the engine in good shape.

[@beatrizbarron8051]

Hi I am looking a truck that the owner said that heat gasket are not good what should I look in this casa

[@munoz7812]

hey bud I just bought a 1993 cummins 5 speed I won't go into gear so I have to turn off the truck then put it in gear the flow through the gears

[@carsonhammond6204]

Christina Munoz sounds like a clutch disengement issue

[@munoz7812]

Carson Hammond thanks

[@eatmydust1716]

I’m looking at a 1992 12v Cummins truck and was wondering if you had any more tips on not only inspecting the motor but the whole truck in general.

[@christopheranderson9109]

what about 2009 chevy 2500 6.6 duramax with egr delete and tuner straight pipe has 100,000 on it.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

+Christopher Anderson Great engine but I found GM really cheaped out on the rest of the truck. Very plain body with crappy paint and cheap interior plastics. Remember that they were in financial trouble in 08. They had to cut costs somewhere. They stepped it up in 2014 again while still using the same drivetrain (basically, always changing slightly with emissions and what not) but I personally do not like the 07-13 models.

[@beiberhaterful]

yeah i think im going to fix my truck, sell it then get a diesel but im on a very tight budget so whats a good diesel to look for

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

12v cummins. stay away from powerstrokes except the 7.3.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

i feel like I need to say that if you own a Diesel Truck in the United States and emissions equipment like the DPF have been deleted - Google "EPA fine individuals diesel emissions DPF delete". Yes, the EPA is going after individuals and not just shops or companies. Something like 8,000 individuals were fined several thousand dollars per person by the EPA in 2019. Where did they get the names? From the shops and distributors that sold the delete kits and which were investigated and fined by the EPA. It's part of the settlement agreement to give up the customer lists. If you sold or traded in your deleted diesel to a company or private party - at any time that other party can notify the EPA and you will become a Defendant in a Federal Case. And it doesn't matter if you told the buyer that you deleted emissions equipment and they bought the vehicle anyway. You can't transfer criminal liability.

[@Doomskilled]

Should i worry if theres "puffing" out of the oil filler cap? I've always thought it was blow-by but it's a low milage engine and it doesn't smoke in any way.

[@mmmontague9048]

My 24 valve has some blowby coming from the blowby tube under the truck but non coming out of the dip stick or oil cap do i have to be considered or should i start planning for a rebuild