Rebuilt Cummins Engines?

[Darrenf]

Hi all,



I've been searching the classified for a new, "new to me" truck. What I thought really odd is the I've found a number of trucks, (04 and 05 models) that have rebuilt Cummins engines, and they're not high in mileage trucks. Only thing i can think of is that it was "chipped" without the benefit of gauges and maybe melted a piston or something.



Have i missed something in the TDR about these kinds of failures?



Guess I should just call and find out the scoop...



Thanks!

 

[HBarlow]

We've read about several over the years. The threads usually begin with angry, harsh complaints about a lousy Dodge product and a dishonest dealer who refuses to honor a warranty. They usually move on to bold advice and threats to sue Chrysler, Dodge, Cummins, the dealer, etc.

Then when other members ask about the long list of modifications in the OP's signature the thread quickly deteriorates.

When the poster realizes that it is his truck, his engine, and his problem they usually go away quietly and we don't hear the final solution.

I think more than a few modified trucks hole a piston or two, score the cylinder walls, damage the head, and end up replaced with a Cummins reman.

If I ever experienced a failed engine I would buy a Cummins reman with a warranty.

 

[Shadrach]

I've seen lots of HPCR engine "dusted" from lack of maintenance, and damaged from "abuse". BTW Cummins Recon makes replacement short blocks and long blocks but they can't do complete HPCR engines. Shadrach

 

[rscurtis]

Do you mean "dusted" as in the use of aftermarket oil wetted mesh air filters?

 

[Shadrach]

No I mean sucking in too much dust. as in an overly dirty ait filter or a colapsed one. The dust just wears an engine out real fast. Shadrach

 

[HBarlow]

Do you mean "dusted" as in the use of aftermarket oil wetted mesh air filters?

A friend of mine who was a Dodge dealer tech for six or seven years told me that the most common cause of Cummins engine failures he often saw in the shop where he worked was exactly what you described --- use of aftermarket oil wetted air filters.

He has told me many times that when he had a Dodge-Cummins in his stall that was smoking, consuming oil, etc. the first thing he did was pull the air cleaner housing. If he found an aftermarket filter he turned it over to the service manager and they voided the warranty.

Each to his own.