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I’m not the only one I guess but I was also told the only the dealer techs know about doing it and supposedly not know to general public or owners. Not sure how true it is since the last guys comments about guys who only know how to put fuel in the truck. Hahaha
No offense taken. I guess I’m one of those guys but will be more informed now. The shop is putting a new grid heater system on so it doesn’t happen again. I did get off easy since they only have to replace piston and rod. They said the head and block were still in good shape. I had always taken...
Yes, that’s exactly what it is. Thank you! I couldn’t remember what they said it was. Well I’m hoping that is all it’s going to be. I know when you have big toys you have big bills but I wasn’t ready at 125,000 miles to have to spend 29k on a new engine like the dealer wanted to do plus the...
Well got the truck to another shop and they took a look. They stated there is a common problem with the Cummins where they mounted a system to side of the block and if the bolts come loose they break off into the block. They said there is a tech bulletin for the maintenance guys to check when we...
Yeah. I’m trying to get hold of some diesel places today and see if they will take a look. What is a rod? Is it what holds the piston on the crank shaft?
So dealer called today with the actual estimate..29k. Ask them about rebuild and he states that his senior master diesel tech said the knock was in the bottom of the block and that in is opinion it would 1. Cost more to rebuild if they even tried and 2. With it being in the bottom of the block...
yeah that’s what they are saying. Unfortunately I’m ignorant to these things. I’m not a mechanic and know some basic stuff but I surly can’t work on engines. That is my down fall now in this situation. That’s why I’m reaching out to people who may know better then me
Can anyone explain this one also? With all the friggin sensors on these trucks, why didn’t I even get a check engine light on after it happened? No codes not lights…NOTHING? Why?
2017 dually with 125000. Always do my oil changes and fuel filter changes at less than manufacturer recommended. Running just fine until my wife hit the throttle to speed up and bad knock started. Dealer telling me no compression in #5 cylinder and need a new engine. Am I truly screwed or can...