Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) #53 block??

[EBottema]

Hey couldnt find much info on this. I'll ive learned is that this block isnt seen past 2000 in the trucks. Is that true? How do you ID the block? I dont want to get stuck with one of these so give me some advice before i buy





thanks

erik

 

[BillGotthelf]

Look on the side of the block with a flashlight for the big 53. I got one and no problems with big hp.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

I got one and no problems with big hp.



Me neither!



Jim

 

[2ndgen2500]

bill, i have one too :{ but what can you do. . i have heard occourances are rare. . . but is there anything to do to prevent problems?

 

[davemac]

Look on the engine block, drivers side, front, just above the oil panThe numbers are cast on the block & are about 1" high.

 

[jgillott]

I have a very early '01 (built 6/00) with a 53 block. I've convinced myself just to enjoy this truck and not worry about it. If you are concerned about it, it's worth a look on the front driver's side of the block just to make sure on any year truck from that period.



Good luck with your search.



Justin

 

[2ndgen2500]

well i must be confused here, i looked all over for the block # but all i could find was a refrence number and a engine number... im guessing neither of these are the correct one are they? i have always been going by the ref number.

 

[hammersley]

Looking in the wrong place... . Get on your creeper and enter in front of the driver's wheel - slide under and get a flashlight and look at the engine block behind the VP44. The numbers are at least 2" high and very easy to see ONCE you spot it. It is immediately above the oil pan..... BTW - I was told by Cummins that if a crack develops it is usually on the passenger side in the back and only allows water to seep OUT not into the engine. One can also repain the block with an outside patch - I've been told.

 

[2ndgen2500]

yes... . but who likes a cracked block? lol that just worries me

 

[csevers]

Anybody think a girdle would help with #53 block cracking? I also have one (#53) and no problems **YET**



Craig

 

[EBottema]

Has anyone seen the 53 block in a 01. 5 or 02 model ram 2500 ho's?





Erik