Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Cracked Block

[RHerrmann]

I've just discovered that I have a cracked block! Apparently a previous owner allowed the engine to freeze? I have always parked in a heated garage so I don't know how I could have caused this to happen. Anyhow I am looking at a major repair. If anyone has any suggestions as to the best option, I am all ears. So far the only estimate I have is $7700 for a new block only, using the old parts. Would a short/long block/used engine be a better way to go? Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Cummins724]

I've just discovered that I have a cracked block! Apparently a previous owner allowed the engine to freeze? I have always parked in a heated garage so I don't know how I could have caused this to happen. Anyhow I am looking at a major repair. If anyone has any suggestions as to the best option, I am all ears. So far the only estimate I have is $7700 for a new block only, using the old parts. Would a short/long block/used engine be a better way to go? Any ideas would be appreciated.

If the truck has no mods..... call 1-800-diesels & talk to a Cummins rep & explain your situation. They replaced mine & I only had to pay labor. It came to $2700 with install costs.

 

[RHerrmann]

Cummins724... Just wondering, you apparently have 'mods', and a lot more than I do, how is it that Cummins was willing to just give you a block? I also have a '99, with 150,000 mi. The crack I discovered is on the passenger side just below the freeze plugs. I'm assuming '53 block' refers to the engine number, mine begins with '56' if that is important.

 

[RHerrmann]

By the way, that is not my signature, don't know how it got attached to my scrreen name!

 

[EdK]

53

RHermann



The "53" block refers to a "53" cast into the block and can be found just below the injector pump.

 

[Cummins724]

Cummins724... Just wondering, you apparently have 'mods', and a lot more than I do, how is it that Cummins was willing to just give you a block? I also have a '99, with 150,000 mi. The crack I discovered is on the passenger side just below the freeze plugs. I'm assuming '53 block' refers to the engine number, mine begins with '56' if that is important.

I had problems at 60k miles & had no mods at that time... . the truck lost coolant & service tech couldn't find it at that time. It was a weep hole & coolant burned faster than it could be spotted. I noticed the weep hole at 130k..... by 140k it was 4 inches long. I called cummins & told them that I had a cracked block & that it was in the service shop 3 times for lost coolant before 100k mile warranty expired. They offered to pay for parts... . no questions asked. I had the engine out of the truck when I called them & they said to drop it off. I delivered it to them in long block form & had it back 3 days later. I had the engine pulled/replaced by a certified tech.

 

[cArNiVaLwOrKeR]

Could you do a breakdown in cost???

Like Labor and Labor on R&R and what was the total damage you paid outta pocket???