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    Key fob thing!

    Yes, chances are that since it was still in with the owners manual, it was never used and that battery died over time from always sitting in the truck (hot cold hot cold). It uses a small watch type battery. You can open it by sticking a screwdriver into the space between the 2 halves and gently...
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    Should I buy 1999 XLT for $1500?

    Just as an example, there's another truck that is 200 miles away, also a 1999 that looks very clean on the outside and inside. It has 144,000 miles. The dealer doesn't list any problems with it, so that's whatever. But the asking price is $6900. They said they would take $5900. But we're...
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    Should I buy 1999 XLT for $1500?

    I asked "Does the truck overheat when idling, or when driving for 10 minutes? And have you noticed any signs of coolant or white gunk in the oil?" and he responded "No white junk..I'm sure it probably would overheat when sitting but it would take longer to over heat" So, if that's correct...
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    Should I buy 1999 XLT for $1500?

    Thanks guys. I asked him if it was knocking at all or whether it was leaking coolant. "Doesn't leak ani freeze...miles 200,000 Runs and drives nice..it knocks only when it starts overheating of course.. Other wise it's quiet.. Thanks" I'll ask whether it overheats on idle and if he's noticed...
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    Should I buy 1999 XLT for $1500?

    By the way, I'm not terribly concerned about replacing the head gasket itself, that will give me a chance to replace or update some things that I wanted to anyway. I just don't want to get it open and find everything warped and fried. Here is a preliminary list of the replacements and updates...
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    Should I buy 1999 XLT for $1500?

    I found a clean-looking 1999 XLT online, next state over. Like I said, the outside looks really clean, no rust, and lots of aftermarket stainless (rocker panels, fenders, rearview mirrors, door handles... I love that look). The inside also looks nice, gray cloth upholstery with nothing...
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