I am supposed to be looking at a Ty this weekend and I was talking to the guy selling it and this is the info he gave me, I just want to check with some people and see what you guys think about it. The truck has been sitting for about 2-3 years now, which is has I have seen it sitting in the driveway at his house, that is what made me ask if he wants to sell it. He told me before he parked it the truck was blowing a blueish smoke, and not spooling like it would have normally. So I am thinking turbo rebuild and check the motor over, possibly a rebuild on that also. My question to you guys is this, do you think it is worth it to buy this truck for $2500 and dump this money into it to get it up and running again? Also can you get a stock turbo rebuilt any where or do I have to upgrade or go after market with it? Then the motot my old man was a mechanic for almost 20 years so I am sure we can go over the thing ourselves and tighten it up or do a rebuild on it, but is there anything I should check for on the truck before buying it or anything like that. Also if you could tell me a good turbo to get or where to look and get some pricing on the work I need done. Thanks
Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
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JSM
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Re: Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
If the truck is generally in good shape otherwise $2500 is a good deal.
Stock turbos can be bought, rebuilt. Waller on here probably knows as much as anybody for stock turbos.
Engins can be fixed, but do your research before you dive into them. Know what your goals are first and carefully select parts that match that goal.
If the truck is generally in good shape otherwise $2500 is a good deal.
Stock turbos can be bought, rebuilt. Waller on here probably knows as much as anybody for stock turbos.
Engins can be fixed, but do your research before you dive into them. Know what your goals are first and carefully select parts that match that goal.
dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
How many miles does it have? If your trying to turn it (ie make profit) buyers are turn off by high mileage and it probably not your best bet to fix. You can easily get a return on investment for part out it (This is particulary true about Ty's)
Blue smoke could be a turbo seals or valve seals; Turbo going out can be loose clamp, that what the owner said for a Ty I bought. As with any non running vehicle it probably need a few other things.
How many miles does it have? If your trying to turn it (ie make profit) buyers are turn off by high mileage and it probably not your best bet to fix. You can easily get a return on investment for part out it (This is particulary true about Ty's)
Blue smoke could be a turbo seals or valve seals; Turbo going out can be loose clamp, that what the owner said for a Ty I bought. As with any non running vehicle it probably need a few other things.
Re: Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
Well I was kinda thinking the same thing for $2500, I can't really go to wrong on the thing, i mean I am sure worst case I can part it out, the cladding alone would bring good money, but I have been in love with these trucks for years but never owned one myself. So I figured for a price like that I kind of can't go wrong. I was thinking about getting it and making it my little project or weekend car. I don't want to go to nuts with it, I would like to just put it to stock, maybe do a 3 inch exhaust, possibly a chip and intake for it. That is why I didn't want to go with a upgrade and stuff like that. How much do you guys think it would cost for a turbo rebuild and motor refresh? The truck has over 100K on it I don't know exact mileage yet, as I have not looked at it yet. But the guy is the original ower and has the original window sticker for the truck and all manuals on it. He said the motor was replaced at 80K so I can't see it needing to much done to it. Thansk again guys I appreciate the help.
Well I was kinda thinking the same thing for $2500, I can't really go to wrong on the thing, i mean I am sure worst case I can part it out, the cladding alone would bring good money, but I have been in love with these trucks for years but never owned one myself. So I figured for a price like that I kind of can't go wrong. I was thinking about getting it and making it my little project or weekend car. I don't want to go to nuts with it, I would like to just put it to stock, maybe do a 3 inch exhaust, possibly a chip and intake for it. That is why I didn't want to go with a upgrade and stuff like that. How much do you guys think it would cost for a turbo rebuild and motor refresh? The truck has over 100K on it I don't know exact mileage yet, as I have not looked at it yet. But the guy is the original ower and has the original window sticker for the truck and all manuals on it. He said the motor was replaced at 80K so I can't see it needing to much done to it. Thansk again guys I appreciate the help.
SYO237
SyTy Registry
Re: Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
To be able to buy a running truck for that cheap and have the thought to part it out cause it needs some maintanence and attention is about the biggest waste of a truck to me.
Worst case scenario, you have to rebuild the motor...so you spend 2-3k on a good mild/stock rebuild and have around 5k total in the purchase and rebuild. You still come out cheaper than the average truck on the market and have something to enjoy.
To be able to buy a running truck for that cheap and have the thought to part it out cause it needs some maintanence and attention is about the biggest waste of a truck to me.
Worst case scenario, you have to rebuild the motor...so you spend 2-3k on a good mild/stock rebuild and have around 5k total in the purchase and rebuild. You still come out cheaper than the average truck on the market and have something to enjoy.
Re: Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
I agree I do not want to part out the truck, I want one to drive like I was saying before. I was just thinking if the truck needs a TON of work then I always have that option. I am thinking a am going to purchase it like I said and have the stock turbo rebuilt and do the motor myself with the help of my old man. The other thing he was saying is the tranny slips a little bu that does not really bother me to much, I can get a rebuild done. If anyone can point me in the direction of where I can get a turbo rebuilt that would be great. Thanks again guys.
I agree I do not want to part out the truck, I want one to drive like I was saying before. I was just thinking if the truck needs a TON of work then I always have that option. I am thinking a am going to purchase it like I said and have the stock turbo rebuilt and do the motor myself with the help of my old man. The other thing he was saying is the tranny slips a little bu that does not really bother me to much, I can get a rebuild done. If anyone can point me in the direction of where I can get a turbo rebuilt that would be great. Thanks again guys.
SCWolverine
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Re: Might be getting a Ty and want to get some info
jwaller can take care of you on both counts, turbo and trans. Look/post in the vendors marketplace area.
jwaller can take care of you on both counts, turbo and trans. Look/post in the vendors marketplace area.