I was considering trading, but now I've decided to keep my vehicle and buy a truck. Since I've wanted one of these style body of trucks since being a kid.
I recently came across one on the net. I called the guy and he said the check engine light is on, claims it is because of conversion to dual exhaust...and that if I put catalytic converters back on it would solve the problem. He told me they run about twenty bucks. How much would labor typically cost for this job. I don't want to end up spending hundreds of bucks to fix this.
Has anyone ever heard of this happening before, I've had trucks with dual exhaust and have never had this problem. Is this due to a bad install or another issue?
Also, which is better, GMC or Chevy for these years. Would love to hear from owners/past and present.
What are the things to check/have checked by a mechanic? Is there anyway of knowing hidden problems to the untrained eye/ear?
Truck stats:
1997 GMC Sierra ext. cab sport side 5.7 liter is a 350 right?
Anyway, price is 3,500 owner has said truck has 235,000 + miles on the odometer but engine was replaced and only has about 130,000-150,000 (of course I already know to get receipts if I decide to buy) he also stated that the transmission was rebuilt. Also, the engine has all new seals, does that mean it is on its last leg?
In all honesty I wanted one from the original or second owner. But it seems like these sport sides are hard to find.
Bottom line, should I pass this one up? Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and answer my question. You may just save me from making a huge mistake.
I recently came across one on the net. I called the guy and he said the check engine light is on, claims it is because of conversion to dual exhaust...and that if I put catalytic converters back on it would solve the problem. He told me they run about twenty bucks. How much would labor typically cost for this job. I don't want to end up spending hundreds of bucks to fix this.
Has anyone ever heard of this happening before, I've had trucks with dual exhaust and have never had this problem. Is this due to a bad install or another issue?
Also, which is better, GMC or Chevy for these years. Would love to hear from owners/past and present.
What are the things to check/have checked by a mechanic? Is there anyway of knowing hidden problems to the untrained eye/ear?
Truck stats:
1997 GMC Sierra ext. cab sport side 5.7 liter is a 350 right?
Anyway, price is 3,500 owner has said truck has 235,000 + miles on the odometer but engine was replaced and only has about 130,000-150,000 (of course I already know to get receipts if I decide to buy) he also stated that the transmission was rebuilt. Also, the engine has all new seals, does that mean it is on its last leg?
In all honesty I wanted one from the original or second owner. But it seems like these sport sides are hard to find.
Bottom line, should I pass this one up? Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and answer my question. You may just save me from making a huge mistake.