Archived Help-98 engine failure/What to do?

[rcaldwel]

I need some help from the TDR members in deciding what to do. Cummins has my truck and has told me there has been a major problem in the engine requiring a new/rebuilt motor. Here is where I need help. The truck has 260,000 on it. It is an automatic. My concern is that do I spend $5000 plus in putting in a new motor with all the other components having that much mileage or just bite the bullet and look for something newer? I don't know how long automatics last and I'll bet their expensive. Even with the rebuilt engine, I will still have the VP44 with the high mileage and every thing else.



Please help me decide. I use the truck daily in my business so Budget rental is loving me every day.



Thanks for any input.



Bob

 

[Alan Reagan]

Considering all the other things you may have to do with suspension and drivetrain, I'd probably go with a newer one.

 

[DBentley]

Go with a new one for buisness its a great tax write off $$$$ Keep the 98 and see if ya can find a used cummins and have a local shop do the engine swap. It may be a good back up for the new one or a fun toy to bomb.

 

[rono]

Rcaldwel, I answered this on the regular forum but I have an engine that runs great and was with an automatic trans. Where are you located? Email me.

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Ron