Maintenance & Repairs over 11 Years !!!

[AlK]

Bob, I am not sure whether this should go to another forum, but I thought since this is very first gen specific and we have quite a few new first gen owners I posted it here.

I purchased my 92 CTD, 4x4, 5spd, Reg Cab, LE, in 1992 and now has 107,385 km (66,728 miles) on the odometer. Other than a few light bulbs, oil, lube, air & fuel filters the following items have needed attention over the last 11 years.
1 set of tires
1 battery
2 rear axle seals
1 steering box
1 borgerson steering shaft
1 rwal valve
1 valve adjustment
1 replace rear seal on transfer case
1 replace of rear brake shoes and turning drums front pads still have 60% lining remaining
1 serpentine belt

I must admit I was a bit apprehensive when I first purchased the truck, first because it was a Dodge and secondly it was my first diesel. Any reservations that I had about the truck vanished very quickly. The first time I took it for a drive through the mountains pulling the boat, even before any bombing, I knew I had a keeper. I was impressed with both the towing capabilities of the truck and the excellent mileage. This truck has never let me down and has started in the bush after sitting for a couple of days when the temperature was -29 F. Just thought I would share my experience with my First Gen Truck over the last 11 years - you bet I am happy with my CTD.
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Al