Originally Posted by TruckaDucka

Hey Guys,

I passed on the 86 because it didn't have current tags and the owner was kind of evasive about what was wrong with the idle. I figure theres some emissions problems that I would be dealing with.

So... I just found an 88 Trooper with 209K miles that has recently had a bunch of work on it like timing belt, head gaskets, valve gaskets, etc. The guy tells me he has receipts for all the work listed in the ad on Craigslist. Here is a link to the Ad:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3346835804.html

I would like to ask some of the Trooper enthusiasts/experts what I should be looking for on a truck this old. I would really appreciate a check list that I could write down and bring with me. I know what a good engine sounds like from watching youtube haha, but not much else.

I know it's a 25 year old truck, and am expecting some work, but I just don't want to buy a turd. I currently own a 1971 Ford and its been killing me on gas and repairs...so an 88 is big step up for me!

Thanks in advance.