1997 Tahoe 2Dr Diesel With Roof Rack 4x4 Z-71 3.73 Posi

rob17san

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A member of this forum, as well as a forum I belong to stated I should post this for sale here as it seems fitting. Its a great truck. Please see the links at the bottom for photos, and for all the dealer options and work orders.

1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 2Door Diesel. TONS NEW $7500 obo Denver, CO
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 2Door Turbo Diesel 6.5L Automatic 4x4 184K Miles
TONS OF PICTURES AVAILABLE, as well as videos of it running and driving.

Lots New
*New Front Brake Pads and Rotors (not turned rotors, brand new)
*New Bosch OEM Injectors (best quality)
*New Bosch Duraterm Glow plugs (best quality)
*New H.O. Lift Pump
*New Fuel Filter
*New K+N Air Filter
*CDR (PCV Valve tuna can on passenger valve cover)
*U joints on Driveshaft (quality napa brand)
*4” Turbo back exhaust with muffler and down pipe (quiet, diamond eye brand). Fully welded.
*Lifetime Warranty 4300k HID Headlights (excellent night vision)
*2009 FJ Cruiser wheels, with 15k on tires/wheels
*New Alternator (napa brand with warranty)
*New A/C Compressor, (has been oiled but not charged) Heat works great.
*New tensioner pulley
*New Goodyear gatorbelt serpentine belt
*New Crankshaft pulley, and harmonic balancer
*New Fuel Filter housing o rings and seals
* New fuel lines under intake
*New OPS Oil Pressure Sender
*New Front Engine Seal (crankshaft seal) *Had small leak
*New 4x4 selector switch
*New Alpine High Quality CD Player with USB and Ipod Cable hookups
*New alpine indoor speakers and tweeters
*Newer Injection pump replaced under warranty at 91,360k (2004)
*Transmission service done at 165k at Century Chevrolet (with BG cleaners)
*Recently removed and cleaned radiator and A/C Condensor, and Coolers. (they tend to get clogged with leaves and dirt)
*Fresh Antifreeze with cooling additives
* “F” Intake manifold. Upper and lower (basically a higher flowing one from a 1 Ton)
*Just passed emissions in May 2010
*New TurboMaster on the GM-8 Turbo. Boost set to stock. Vacuum pump still in great shape
*New Turbo Solenoid (went out before I got the turbo master)
*Comes with a “boost bolt, which makes it easy to install a boost gauge, and extension harness for the PMD.

I have a lot of receipts, but in reality I did most of this stuff myself and never planned to sell it. Inspections are welcome, and everything I say, is guaranteed to be accurate.

OPTIONS:
6.5L Turbo Diesel (Detroit)
4L80E Heavy duty Automatic Transmission
Gm-8 Turbo Charger
3.73 Posi-Rearend (stock)
4x4
Keyless Entry (Power Windows and Locks Work)
All Gauges work
Wait to Start light and glow plugs work
Z-71 Offroad package with upgraded Bilstein Shocks
Plug In oil pan warmer, for cold winter starts
Two matching strong batteries. Always starts easy, especially now with new glow plugs.
Doesn’t smoke, except for the typical puff on start up as every diesel does.
Comes with a Nice Roof Rack that you can mount the spare tire on to make more space in the cargo area.
Rear Cargo Seat Folds Down as well.

This has been a great truck. I never planned to sell it, that’s why you see so much that I replaced. Most of the parts that were replaced never failed. I am very detail oriented about this truck. Nothing was left to get so bad it had to be replaced. A lot of the modifications are for engine health, and/ or longevity mods. Nothing was done for performance goals, just longevity, and MPG. This truck gets 20MPG since it’s a diesel.

IF you are unfamiliar with the 2door diesels, they are very rare. Only 1% of the 2dr Tahoe’s came with a diesel. They are hard to find locally, and even nationally. They do not often come up for sale, especially as clean as this, with all the hard work already done. I bought it from a wealthy couple who used it as a ski vehicle. It was bought from Texas, and prior to that, it was in Florida, where it was purchased new in May of 1998 at Ed Morse Chevrolet. Its currently in Denver, CO where I live.

It has NO RUST and NO BLOWBY. (Tested it using the method on dieselplace.com It is VERY healthy. Engine is smooth, and has no strange noises. Transmission shifts flawless, and the turbo works well and you can here it whistle while driving. The exhaust is to keep EGT’s lower for when I drive to the mountains. The old exhaust was a bottleneck, and it had to go. It also increased the power without being to loud. (not much louder than stock). Passed emissions with this exhaust here in Colorado. I am the only one who has used the trailer hitch, and I only towed a 6ft trailer with one dirt bike on it. It has not been used as a tow vehicle at all!

Now, what is wrong with it you ask? Not much. The hydro booster that operates the brakes, and runs of the power steering unit, has a slight leak. (still works fine, just drips once in awhile). The roof has a few spots where the paint is starting to peel. The rest of the body, is in excellent shape with only minor scratches/scuffs/small dings. (very minor). The front two buckets seats have worn a bit, and have some sway like a rocking chair. Not to bad, just wanted to mention.

Will ship this vehicle at buyers expense. You can come pick it up as well and drive it home!

Click the link below to see everything you could want to know about this truck:

OPTIONS LIST AND DEALER WORK ORDERS:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=373269

PHOTOS:

http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/rob17san/1997%20Tahoe%202Dr%20Turbo%20Diesel%204x4/

VIDEO:
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VIDEO IS BETTER QUALITY ON THE ACTUAL SITE. CLINK LINK ON TOP OF THE BOX
 
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rob17san

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Vehicle is In Denver CO. Will Ship, and was planning to put it on eBay where I have over 1200 feedback. I am a active member of other forums with this truck, and am part of the Elite 2door Tahoe Club, member #12. Basically, I just want there to be trust if you want the truck, we can do it how you want to if you are not coming in person. I would like cash for the majority, and paypal for a deposit is fine. (cash as in cashiers check or cash or money order, that clears before vehicle release).

Videos of engine running, and a drive down the road are coming. Its probably the strongest running 6.5L on the road. (diesel tech for a local mine stated this as well, and they have alot of hummers with the same engine).
 

AxeAngel

Expedition Leader
If this was black and for a little less $ I would be very interested. I would make it my ski vehicle as well.

-Sam
 

rob17san

New member
One of the guys on my forum, just paid $7500 for a 1994, less optioned version. The 1997 has the upgraded cooling package and airbox and interior upgrades such as the second airbag, overhead console etc, not to mention this has the Z-71 package with the Posi 3.73 G80 rear end. This also has the rarer barn doors. Its priced right in my opinion, but im somewhat negotiable. White is Right! Easier to keep clean.

It is also now on eBay. Seller ID TrueAutomotive. I sell toyota parts for a living and have over 1200 feedback. You can buy it there, or here!
 

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