Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Need help with an engine rebuild

[FULL TILT]

This will be my first rebuilding a engine so if anyone can help. I need to see a blown up view of the motor. And just what kind and where to buy from. Cause i dont want to put some crap in and have issues with the motor later. Cummins does not offer a rebuild kit for the truck so they told me i need to buy the parts and i got a good idea but like i said i have not done this before. So if anyone can help.

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

1st and formost find a very good machine shop.

2nd Get a OEM Dodge service manual!

3rd Have the machine shop check cylinders for wear and order correct size pistons/rings/wrist pins from Cummins.

4th DO NOT turn the crank, it has a special harden process done to it.

5th Call Piers for one of his cams.

6th Have the rotating assembly balanced by the machine shop (well worth the money).

7th Almost forgot, if you have a "53" block, get a new block.

8th Do not cut corners on gaskets, stay with Cummins(NOTE front and rear main seals are installed DRY).

9th Replace Oil pump, and water pump,

10th have oil cooler checked for leaks and damaged.

IF you have the money and are going for Big HP , ARP bolts and studs, Head port job, O-ring the head (or order one of Piers ready to go heads).

Get fuel pressure and trans temp gauges installed. Flush trans lines and replace torque convertor with a billet unit.

Lastly replace ALL Hoses and fan belt, Have raditor checked or replace with high quality unit.

Keep in mind this is the short list and I have missed a few things, and YES I have rebuilt a 5. 9 Cummins.

Hope this helps

Kyle

 

[hsmith]

Patience, perseverance, patience again, and last, deep pockets.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Take LOTS of pictures and videos. You can never have too many and they will definitly help you out on the rebuild/ reinstall