Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) "my 53 block cracked, and my truck was built in..."

[FourBarR]

i posted a history on the 53 block cracking . this was taken from cummins info. its on the 24 valve engine and transmission board. kind of interesting. maybe not since no responses.

 

[Lube Man]

I have 99 with 77K miles. Just installed EZ, otherwise stock. No leaks.



Count me in on any class action suit.

 

[hammersley]

Show us picture of the crack????

anybody have a picture of these cracks????? Mine just knocked off 193,000 miles - running like a top... ... ... ... ... AND there was a discussion earlier about certain 53 blocks being made differently.

 

[Jack in Alaska]

My 98. 5, built in early 1998 in St. Louis, has a 53 block. 147k and no problems yet.

 

[BTighe]

correct me if im wrong but doesnt the Red Rocket have a 53 block. i think i just read this on the nw bombers site. i dont have this problem but if my sigiture would help stick it to chrysler ill give you 2

 

[SRakers]

I have a 99 with a 53 block. I have about a 8" long crack and have been babying it along for about 20K now. I have been using solder seal from NAPA, and seems to slow the leak. I just can't pull anything as the crack comes right back immediately. I have talked to Cummins and waiting to hear back on $1000 offer. I have been fighting Dodge for 3-4 months on this. I finally told them I was considering talking to a lawyer and they said go ahead they have 2 floors of them. What a way to treat the owner of two Dodge trucks. I also plan to file a complaint at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ I really encourage all to file a complaint to maybe create alittle pressure on them.

 

[Lube Man]

Your link to file a complaint would not connect. Please check the website and advise.

 

[painekiller]

65k and no problems yet, but count me in. .

 

[DavidC]

Your link to file a complaint would not connect. Please check the website and advise.

I just tried the link and it worked fine.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/



Dave

 

[Diesel Dick]

I just clicked on the link to the "NHTSA". On the home page there is a "Defect Investigations" tab. Click on the tab and open a complaint form. File the form with the "NHTSA". They post the complaints for all to see. If they get enough complaints they will take action. As stated in a previous post the look a percentage of complaints ratio to the number of blocks produced. If the number is low "no go", if it is high the complaint will "fly".

I have a 98. 5 St. Louis December 97 built truck. I have 186K on the truck and I have not had any leaks.

 

[brianMo]

Where do you look to find out where your truck was built? Mine is a 99 112k. Count me in on any Class Action. I am ready to fight!!! Let's get this in the media and see DC, and Cummins cringe. It is pretty bad when I fill my toolbox with antifreeze just to brave going out of town. I am also afraid to tow! This must stop right here. Well... lets go!!!



Brian

 

[rrl989]

After the KDP issue, and this "53" block, I will never have any confidence in another Cummins product. I guess that is why they have a 100K warranty,

but, a defect is still a defect. Can't be too hard on the PS or Duramax when I have these issues with my truck.



Ron

 

[Diesel Dick]

53 bolck

The first number or position, in the vin. number designates were the truck was built. A "1" means that it was built in the USA,and a "3" means Mexico.

The 11th position is the city the truck was built. J-St. Louis, S-Dodge City,G, Saltillo, and M-Lago Alberto.

On the left side "B-Pillar", is the "Safety Certification Label", the last line has a designation MDH: Month, Day, and Hour the truck was built. The first line has the Date of Manufactury, listed by month and year.

All this information came from the Dodge Service Manual, Introduction, Pages 1-4. Hope this answers your question.

 

[AKDrifter]

65k..... no cracks... ..... thinking about selling up near 90k... ... isn't that a shame, ..... ya,..... I'm scared. .



Count me in too!



Paul

 

[brianMo]

That means my 53 was built in St. Louis. Thanks for the info!