bad engine at 50000

[JMingledorff]

not to side track this thread, but how do you like the paxton on your srt10? I have a yellow qc and was either thinking of the paxton or the STS rear mount turbo (they install is near the rear axle and claim you don't need an intercooler).



What pricing and where did you get one?

As not to sidetrack... check your PM's

 

[EBottema]

Get a lawyer.



This is very simple guys. If the damage was caused by the blow off valve then warranty is void. (this option is not likely- unless the thing broke and sent metal in the intake)



If it was due to a defect or problem with the engine, DC must pay no matter how many mods are on the truck. As long as they do not cause the engine problem, it must be covered.

 

[2Gen3Gen]

To me it sounds like your engine has been heavily BOMB'd even though the boxes are off it now once you add the Boxes it is your warranty from that point on.



I have seen many guys spend days removing there BOMB's just so that they can get warranty work done, which in my opinion, was directly related to there BOMB's and or racing or sled pulling abuse. There is no doubt this is complete fraud, and with the dollar amounts caused by the fraud it may well be a felony.



I can't understand how people can modify these trucks way beyond stock and expect other owners to subsidize there play?



There is no way a stock Cummins needs a blow-off valve and any dealer knows that, as to what caused your engine failure I can mostly likely say it was caused by your need to have more ponies under the hood than your buddy, when you push the envelope you better be ready to pay!



When I bought my 03 back in Dec of 2002 I was told that even oversized tires air intakes and or large exhaust would void the DC "powertrain warranty" that was at Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg, Idaho.



The best way to get your truck running if you are completely strapped is find a wreck motor on ebay or elsewhere and find some friends to help you get it running again try your local chapter of the TDR for starts.



I feel your loss and I am not trying to through salt in your wounds, I have done some expensive dumb mistakes in my life. The fact you shared your story will help others gauge the risk when you feel the need to Modify your truck.

Amen brother!

 

[rbattelle]

The moral of the story is: a) don't believe everything so called "experts" tell you about their products, b) fully research any mod before you put it on your truck, and c) talk to several reputable sources before you decide to do anything to your $40K toy and ask what the consequences are. Then decide for yourself. Junior BOMBers take note!!

I think this is an excellent little bit of wisdom...



-Ryan

 

[EBottema]

I will have to make one correction. Aftermarket air intakes will not void warranty. They only can void the warranty if the dealer provides you with a free replacement filter. This is similar with oil filters too. . Unless the company gives you free filters then they are SOL if the engine breaks

 

[BIG BOB]

I have a BD Blow Off Valve for about a year now. I'm sure the BOV is not the problem, unless while installing it, something was overlooked.



What really has be baffled is the quarter size shards of aluminum in the intake. My guess is that if you find where they came from, you will find the cause.



I am my own warranty station!