Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Cracked Block

[JDenkers]

Anybody heard of bad blocks in 99's. Mine's cracked passenger side near trannie cooler. Have been told it's a manufacturing defect but I don't know. Just bought the truck before christmas. I have warrenty with it.

 

[Speedo]

Sounds like you have the infamous "53" block. I had the short block in my '99 replaced under warranty a few years ago. Good luck.



Gus

 

[KKlingbeil]

Heres a question for someone, I dont have a 53, so i haven't been keeping up on it that well, but what does cummins/dodge do if you are over 100,000 with a 53 block that cracks... Do they fix it, or do you pay for a new block?? My buddy has an uncracked 53, knock on wood, with 150,000 miles or so... Thanks

 

[CMullen]

do a search here on 53 block here are many threads describing what others have experienced and what they have gotten from cummins depending on mileage

 

[SnoKing]

Anybody heard of bad blocks in 99's. Mine's cracked passenger side near trannie cooler. Have been told it's a manufacturing defect but I don't know. Just bought the truck before christmas. I have warrenty with it.

Well you are going to really test the warranty they gave you on an use vehicle. SNOKING

 

[ctd8999]

53

Mine cracked last spring in my 99 with 62k mi. Cummins gave me all the parts to fix, but no labor for free. I did the work myself not to bad of job. Thanks Steve

 

[Signal73]

heres some 53 block info. sorry to hear about your engine :{