Stuck in Whitehorse YT

[ARigutto]

2003 Ram 2500 4wd 5.9 automatic. Looking for a HE341 for my truck. All the part stores are closed and local mechanics don’t think they would have one in stock anyway. The front housing partially came off and then compressor wheel hit the housing. Still 2,000 miles from destination so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Ozymandias]

If you can't find one - gut it, plug the center hole with bolt and washer, plug the oil feed line - drive on.
It's broken anyways beyond repair.
Truck drives fine even just naturally aspirated.

 

[gsbrockman]

Truck drives fine even just naturally aspirated.

Even pulling a load?

 

[Ozymandias]

Even pulling a load?

First, he did not mention that.
Second, better to drive than stranded for an unknown time.

...any help would be greatly appreciated...

 

[ARigutto]

First, he did not mention that.
Second, better to drive than stranded for an unknown time.

I do not have a load, so we will do what we gotta do.

 

[gsbrockman]

First, he did not mention that.
Second, better to drive than stranded for an unknown time.

I’m well aware he didn’t mention that.....but I wanted to hear your answer anyway.

 

[Ozymandias]

I’m well aware he didn’t mention that.....but I wanted to hear your answer anyway.

Well, I would do it even then if I have to move on.
You have still at least around 1/3 of the HP/TQ and enough gears to shift down.
Sure it would be a slower trip, but without a viable option it would be the best that could be done.

 

[SteelToeStilettos]

Poor booskie! wish I could help!