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[rbsullivant]

My truck overheated and there is a 10 inch crack in the engine block. It's a '99 with less than 60,000 mile on it. I live in North Alabama (Huntsville area) and am looking for a good repair shop and/or a replacement engine.



Thanks,

Bob

 

[jgillott]

Sounds like you are dealing with a 53 block failure. Do a quick search on the subject and you should find quite a bit of the information you are looking for.



Some have had success with a lock 'n stitch repair for the crack. While, others have gone with a complete replacement. Again... there is much discussion on the board under "53 Block".



Good Luck

 

[R C Cola]

New Engine

One option to consider if funds are short is complete replacement from wrecked truck. Junk yard or auction will net one with about 100k for low bucks. RC

 

[rbsullivant]

Thanks, I got lucky and my local Dodge dealer (Cloverleaf in Decatur, AL) went to bat for me and called Cummins and they have agreed to replace the engine. All I have to do is take the truck to the cerified Cummins dealer in Birmingham, AL, About 100 miles away, and pay for the labor to R&R the engine. They will give me either a new short block or la long block depending on how bad the engine is.

 

[R C Cola]

New Engine

Fantastic - it truly is grreat to work with good companies that take care of their customers. You seem to have a good dealer also.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Wow, that's great. I wish my luck was as good as yours.

 

[DavidC]

pay for the labor to R&R the engine. They will give me either a new short block or la long block depending on how bad the engine is.

Just so your primed, that Cummins labor and gaskets cost me about 3k.



Dave

 

[Bill Lins]

Even though I don't need one, I'd give 3k for a fresh engine in a heartbeat!

 

[foolkiller]

i think i would to if i knew i was getting rid of the big "53" racing number on my block.

 

[rbsullivant]

I picked up my truck last Friday and I've put over 400 miles on since then and it runs great. The bill was $3600. 00, but that's still a lot cheaper then the minimum $10,000. 00 if I would had to pay for everything. They replaced the block and anything else that need replacing with the rebuild including a new water pump and serpentine belt. Oh yea, the service manager said I had the infamous block #53.

 

[bmoeller]

Glad you're all fixed up. Wish all dealers would treat their customers that well.

 

[jgillott]

Great to hear.

 

[03 H.O. Police]

no kidding

 

[kelly4463]

Seet deal Oo.