Time for a new engine block

[RAMINSPEED]

It started off as the common engine knock that was “fixed” by swapping the #5 & #6 injectors around. After I got it back I noticed a tick in the engine. I took it back and they proceeded to tear my engine apart looking for the problem. Well they found it, a broken piston skirt on #6. GREAT ! The service advisor advised me that they are ordering a new short block but they are on back order (of course :{ ). I only have 36,000 miles on it. What do you think caused this, and how long do you think its going to take to get it fixed?

 

[RankRam]

Sorry to hear the bad news Don.

 

[RAMINSPEED]

I'm going to get rid of my dodge truck and go to the dark side (Ford). I'm going to get a F650 with a 5. 9 Cummins. I guess that wouldn't be exactly the dark side, just grey. 6 doors and I'll throw stacks on it. Should be great to pull the 5er.



Never mind, Just Kiddin' :-laf

 

[Signal73]

Whats goin on here Boys? I count 2 blown motors on the 1st page here. Both under or at 36K. . no obvious abuse. . Ford boys dont have any on the first 5 pages Makin me rethink the whole 3rd gen thing

 

[JUeckert]

dont go talkin like that! i gave dodge another try over a ford because of all the 6. 0 stories i was hearing...

 

[RMarkey]

Man!! I read the other thread where everyone tells me that my knock is typical, then move down the page and read this! Makes me wonder. I guess I have my warranty if it comes to it, but man it eats at me knowing some people are having real problems. I'm hoping since mine's the newer motor that I don't/ won't have this problem.



That's a real bummer, kinda seems hard to believe the blocks are on back order, seems like they could steal one from somewhere, unless they're waiting for a core to reman, like the stereo's when they die. Good luck



Despite it all I'd still rather have a Dodge Cummins over anything else!