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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: Gearhead1 on November 30, 2009, 02:20:03 pm

Title: considering an 83 with 6.2 Diesel
Post by: Gearhead1 on November 30, 2009, 02:20:03 pm
I havent heard many people saying good things about the 6.2 Diesels...
Anything I should be concerned with? photos looks pretty nice, but its a big hike for me to look at it (100 miles) I need a good 2wd work truck/beater

this is the ad;

1983 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 6.2L Diesel Power Steering, Power Brakes, 3 Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission, Cruise Control, Pulse Wipers, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Tilt Steering, Rear Sliding Window,

There are many new parts that have been put on this truck just recently such as:

Brand New Starter    
Brand New Water Pump    
Brand New Injector Pump
Brand New Lower Rad Hose    
2 Brand New Batteries /w Cables    
Brand New Front Brake Pads    
2 Brand New Front Brake Rotors    
Brand New Steering Linkage
Brand New Front Wheel Wearings    
Brand New Lower & Upper Ball Joints    
Brand New Rear Brake Lines
Brand New Rear Brake Cylinders
4 Brand New Tires
2 Brand New Locking Fuel Caps
2 Brand New Fuel Tanks
+ 1 Brand New Spare Fuel Tank
4 Brand New Water Pump / Clutch Fan Studs
Brand New Oil & Filter
Brand New Coolant        
No E-Test Required

This Truck is well maintained, Oil Sprayed, Body is in decent shape for the year and has true dual exhaust pipes out the side and the transmission was just rebuilt with a shift kit 3 years ago. The truck also just had a recent oil change and a coolant flush / change done on October 14, 2009.

The truck was just certified on September 18, 2009. This Truck Runs And Drives Great!

Asking $2500.00 obo or will trade for a Jeep or a 4x4 Diesel truck
Title: Re: considering an 83 with 6.2 Diesel
Post by: Captkaos on November 30, 2009, 03:36:24 pm
There is nothing wrong with the 6.2L diesels, they aren't power houses, but they can pull down some great mileage.
Title: Re: considering an 83 with 6.2 Diesel
Post by: Mr Diesel on November 30, 2009, 08:33:18 pm
It looks like they have done a LOT of work. Some of that stuff it can be a little hard to verify it has actually been done without crawling around under the truck, but it looks like they have taken very good care of it. $2500 would probably be a fair price for that truck in my area.
The 6.2 is a good engine, just not as powerful as modern diesels. Parts are much cheaper than modern diesels, and mpg usually better too.