7.3 reliability

[monoloco]

Originally Posted by OregonStroker

oh gosh dont get me started. I BOUGHT one with 218k on it. lets just say OUCH!!! Reman engine/turbo 8600. new turbo (waranty thank god) built trans 4000. new brake rotors pads 700, new suspension 1600, tires 1400, wheels, 400, paint 6k, suspension.... blah blah blah add ons, u joints, gears 2000 (good deal), blah blah blah... blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... ... i have learned to just forget it. if you want to drive a cool ford, its going to be spendy. it never ends...

I guess when you have a powerstroke it's not just a vehicle it's a hobby!

[OregonStroker]

totally man. the engine them selves (the block) is a iron horse. but certain things on a 8500 pound truck are going to wear out, especially if you work it. thats just how the cracker crumbles. my dad has a 95 with 230 on it. all hes had to replace is the damn water pump. and batteries. lol. so who knows man.

[monoloco]

Originally Posted by OregonStroker

totally man. the engine them selves (the block) is a iron horse. but certain things on a 8500 pound truck are going to wear out, especially if you work it. thats just how the cracker crumbles. my dad has a 95 with 230 on it. all hes had to replace is the damn water pump. and batteries. lol. so who knows man.

Yeah, I had a 1990 F250 IDI and nothing ever went wrong with it. I don't know if it's the extra power of the powerstroke or if they just started making them crappier.