Update:
Radiator is definitely cracked, somewhere. Didn’t lose enough fluid for the temps to change in the 3+ hours of driving after the hit, but that significantly reduces the probability of getting to keep her.
So if anyone’s got a line on an 09-10 with a 6.2 in it, let me know.
Looks like it’s gonna be goodbye to the old girl. Damage is up to 6k, so we’re past the threshold for damage.
Payout is gonna be 8.5k, which is fair. I can keep her for 2 of that, and risk fixing it, but damage may end up exceeding the remainder after that, and she still needs tranny replacement in next 10k, and power steering pump, powerboost replacement. Not including rear main seal leak, and other various little things.
I hate to let her go, but maybe it’s time. I know I’ll regret it because the nnbs seats are nowhere near as good. But found one with built in trailer brake controls (needed) and 70k miles for decent price.
Gladly still taking any opinions. Bear in mind though, this truck is going to be a pull vehicle for 26’ camping trailer as I travel nationwide as a nurse. And from what I continue to read, a tune and some simple mods on the 5.3 should still give me all I need.
