7 Things To Check Before Buying A Used Diesel Engine

Filthy Rich shows you how to make the right choice when buying a used diesel engine. With these 7 things on your checklist, your swap project will be a piece of cake.
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[@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

[@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

[@jackgharen]

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

[@visura5149]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Lxi-fi5hn]

Thanks man, you seem like a genuinely helpful guy.

[@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!

[@scott2522]

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

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@stevewitte7039]

thank you. I really appreciate your modesty and honesty.

[@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... :)

[@HouseFireHeroes]

Thanks for explaining everything very quickly

[@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!!

[@ohioan7536]

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

[@josue201049]

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

[@michaelmcilrath3420]

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

[@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!! 👍👌

[@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!

[@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

[@alexanderbailey40]

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

[@PopsHowTo]

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

[@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.

[@artatexture889]

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

[@bluecollarphil7064]

Love Rich, always straight to the point.

[@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

[@cornbread1970]

Great information. Thank you for posting this.

[@iDomoPolyForums]

A good video with surprisingly good footage and editing quality!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

+Bradley Galloway we try :) thanks!

[@idrinkpowersteeringfluid]

I'm glad I found this channel. I want to Cummins swap a 70s f250 eventually

[@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

[@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

[@billypat3256]

Bought and paid for, good Lonesome Dove reference!

[@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.

[@WellWisdom.]

Those are some great pointers. Many thanks.

[@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.

[@rigstoriches6194]

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

[@FranciscoRodriguez-ys6ek]

great tips man, thanks for the video.

[@Sharedbook]

just flawless. thank you foe sharing!

[@blishknovk]

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

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information. Thanks

[@atokamurray3263]

Very informative video, I learned from this.

[@MechInvent]

this was cool, thanks for the help

[@kingfish4918]

thanks for the tips, my emoji is a 51 GMC on the 90 Cummins one ton, built entirely dodge power train...

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

That is one sweet truck! Dually?

[@MrHeadshot1982]

Thanks for the post i love the 12 valve

[@CharlieKnolesPlus]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@paulattea989]

This is great, thanks so much!

[@MrFreeze79]

hey deboss ! do you have a video on the tools you use? I would love to get an overview of your setup for working on diesels! nothing crazy, just so what you have!!! thanks!

[@Mr69barracuda]

Awesome deal there Mate!

[@FreeSpirits]

These tips are awesome, Thank you!! We are buying a motor home with a 5.9 cummins turbo. Is there anything specific that may not be mentioned here that we may need to check? Again, awesome video! :)

[@zachg8015]

This thing runs fantastic

[@BrettLizzy420]

thank you. i learned alot. 🖒

[@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?

[@homerfj1100]

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

[@geronimotudor3386]

Excellent video!!!

[@claymahnen1307]

Any old diesel sounds amazing

[@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!

[@kellybanks3717]

Excellent info 👍🏽👍🏽

[@nolanjakob9463]

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

[@amlgyfrwng]

Great vid - thanks!

[@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.

[@donaldlucas8688]

Thanks that was very useful.

[@EMonzon]

Thank you very much for this tips

[@1wasinAlpha]

Very informative thank you

[@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.

[@talalalhoyani4765]

Thanks a lot that’s very helpful

[@valmetremington5447]

Thanks for the vid.

[@lhdez98]

Thanks so much buddy..

[@ShawnCFarm]

Sweet truck. I've seen 12v with over one million on them

[@srikanthk]

Hi, Thanks for the detailed review. I am thinking to buy a 2004 Jetta Manual TDI which has 276510 miles (444000km) recorded. It is in good condition. Do you think it is good idea to buy with such a high mileage?

[@Sandy-es4nt]

I'm local to Ontario looking for a 1st Gen 12v manual. it's tough to find trucks that aren't rusted solid and are not already tuned to the hill. you ever sell trucks right from your shop? great videos by the way. Similar to a show I watched years ago on TV. can't remember the name but the intro is similar I think.

[@xjokerx_1529]

thanks for the help bud

[@johnnyram518]

Reall appreciate you making this video Rich. I'm in the market for a 12v and I've never owned a Diesel before. Everyone tells me its a very simple diesel engine to work on/ maintain.. and this will help me stay away from the Lemons. any advice on what you would pay for a 12v cummins, 150-200k in good condition? seems like they hold their value pretty well. I know a guy that put close to 200,000 on his that he bought new, and then sold it for 2,000 less then what he bought it for close to 15 years later

[@JuanTorres-eh8xu]

you are the man. Thanks.

[@braddavis2188]

GREAT tips !

[@redhaali6847]

USEFUL VIDEO

[@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.

[@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

[@michaelanthony9606]

love your advice, very straight shooter. I am looking to buy heavy equipment for my construction company. skidsteer, dumptruck, dumptrailer, excavator, etc very conservative investor, i want to pay off a machine with one or two jobs max. i am mechanically savvy and willing to work hard what should i look for? i have been looking at older new hollands, and bobcats. i dont like how ass heavy the bobcat is.

[@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.

[@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

[@wildamericanarchery5129]

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

[@strikeforce4581]

Looking at an 88 7.3 IDI this weekend what all should I look for and what's the problems you've seen from them. Please and thank you.

[@jg4585]

Hey great info, looking for pre emission truck to tow family and RV, in your opinion what year and make would be most dependable? When do these trucks generally need to be rebuilt, IE blowby.

[@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.

[@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

[@thomasdavidson7367]

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

[@stephanodreakford9747]

God dayumm that the engine in good shape.

[@gmac9841]

Thanks that was good info

[@Tomjerry-zi2mh]

Great info

[@mikemcguire8518]

great tips thanks

[@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?

[@ChrisWatchesYourMom]

Huge fan of the channel. Give us tips on how to find these $1k diesel deals!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

get to know everyone in a small town and become the Cummins guy!

[@FlushtheSystem]

Heya! Sorry old video but a question if somebody out there sees it. You gave hint to remove oil fill cap to look for smoke if blow by tube is hard to find or just for double check. Could you also pull dipstick to listen/ feel air escaping? Thank for the great videos. Learned SOOOO much.

[@JuanWick2010]

Thanks for your vids. I appreciate the info. They're logical and informative. That being said I'm looking at a Volkswagen TDI 2012-2015 model years. I'm not deterred by "dieselgate" and I understand what VW did with the emissions, etc but I don't wanna go into it completely blind. They're most likely 1 owner, 40k mile max drivetrain. What would you inquire about and look for, to convince you to buy a German diesel vehicle???

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

I like those vehicles my brother has one. Very smooth and good on fuel. I would recommend a tuner to shut off all the emissions equipment to keep it more reliable. Otherwise great car. And not sure why but I checked out like 10 of these cars and they all have blow by. It seems to be a common thing with them

[@TheFrenchFry95]

When buying a 5.9 from the 03-07 era, what are the key things to look and listen for? Its a big purchase for me as it is with anyone. So all advice is appreciated ( even a video ). Thanks

[@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.

[@alexc3496]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@rofan-lj4bo]

thanks for your vídeos .