My other brothers Dodge Cummins Diesel 6.5 liter 24 valve truck has had overheating issues several times and has had to change sensors more times than I can remember. He replaced the thermostat twice, new radiator ,new water pump and new fan clutch. He is on his third trans and the body shop can't keep up with the rust. He has replaced the exhaust system twice and now his rear is making strange noises.
If you think you can just buy a diesel, run the heck out of it with no problems then lot's of luck...
Sorry - but that is just what I have done - I have an 06 5.9 with a Manual tranny. I have not put any fuel additives (Ford ??) at all in it and have had zero problems. (by the way transmission problems are not engine problems.)
My other brothers Dodge Cummins Diesel 6.5 liter 24 valve truck has had overheating issues several times and has had to change sensors more times than I can remember. He replaced the thermostat twice, new radiator ,new water pump and new fan clutch. He is on his third trans and the body shop can't keep up with the rust. He has replaced the exhaust system twice and now his rear is making strange noises.
If you think you can just buy a diesel, run the heck out of it with no problems then lot's of luck...
Sorry - but that is just what I have done - I have an 06 5.9 with a Manual tranny. I have not put any fuel additives (Ford ??) at all in it and have had zero problems. (by the way transmission problems are not engine problems.)
Wait, wait, wait............I see a trend here. The Dodge and the GM owners have said they have very little problems from their diesel engines and the.........aaaaaaaaaa....... other make/(s) ..........wellllllll.........hmmmmmm.........but I do see a trend here! Funny thing is it's the same trend I see on the diesel boards and the same trend I see in resale value of pickups. Weird how things work out like that!
Ya, ya, ya, you got me Rick, I do have the infamous steering clunk. But it will be taken care of under warranty next week by my dealer along with my weeping EOC hoses.
As far as I know I don't think they will have to pull the cab to fix either. Oops, sorry, wrong brand.
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98 RAM CUMMINS 4X4 2500 QC. 368,000 miles 300k of that modified to 300 rwhp and 750 tq no problems, very solid engine.
2011 in sig 11,500 miles not even a fart. Simple maintinance and it will go and go and go! Oh yea it's not a grocery getter. It works hard 27,000 # combined.
2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn 3500 Dually Long Bed, Cummins 350/800 HO, Towin Machine
B&W Companion Hitch, Maghytec Trans and Rear Dif Covers, AMZ/OIL Top To Bottom
2007 1/2 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 27,000# Combined
Billieg2 wrote: I don't wish to start a pissin contest but all 3 trucks have had their share of problems. Look on any diesel forum and see the common problems.
My brothers Duramax had injector issues from day 1. He also had problems with the fuel cooler and had to replace that. He also had a bad head gasket. Now he is having a surging boost issue.
My other brothers Dodge Cummins Diesel 6.5 liter 24 valve truck has had overheating issues several times and has had to change sensors more times than I can remember. He replaced the thermostat twice, new radiator ,new water pump and new fan clutch. He is on his third trans and the body shop can't keep up with the rust. He has replaced the exhaust system twice and now his rear is making strange noises.
If you think you can just buy a diesel, run the heck out of it with no problems then lot's of luck...
The problem must be that pesky 6.5L Cummins
Come on you expect us to believe 3 trannies and 2 exhaust systems. Your on the wrong forum blue boy.
bmanning wrote: Man, you guys reporting great luck and zero problems with your trucks must be a whole lot less superstitious than me!
My Land Cruiser has needed exactly 1 02 sensor and a tail light bulb in 10 year/111k miles but you won't catch me talking about it for fear of a jinx.
OH NO!! Too late! What have I done?
Going to be really mad at you guys if something breaks now...
LOL
LOL - I was going to comment on my positive experience with Duramax & Cummins, but I'm about to hit the road in a few days and don't want to Jinx it...
2003 Country Coach Intrigue, Cummins ISL 400
Toad: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) toad, with just a few mods...
Other rig: 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax Dually / Next Level 38CK Fifth-wheel Toy Hauler w/ quads, sand rail, etc...
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