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3.1 manual mu. what to look at when buying info wanted.

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:13 am
by muskie
looking at buying the above, any woes these vehicles to look out for, its a 1996 3.1 diesel. will be using to tow a 14'6'' boat, no offroading oher than beach launch. thanks

Re: 3.1 manual mu. what to look at when buying info wanted.

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:36 am
by niblik
heard that the 3.1's have weak heads/ blow head gaskets..

look into gettin the 2.8's/2.7's?.. stronger and more reliable i believe.. especially if towin..

good luck shoppin.. :D