Engine Failed...
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Engine Failed...
The engine in my friends '04 Durango SLT failed catastrophically recently. It has the 5.7L and is 4WD. My friend was given an '04 Ram 1500 with the 3.7L and 2WD. He has no mechanical ability himself so he asked for my help.
A bit of a background; we are stationed on Guam (13.424350, 144.732660) so parts and spare cars are not readily available and shipping costs are astronomical. Additionally, quality mechanics are not easily found for a reasonable price.
My question is can we swap the engines (remove the 5.7 and replace with the 3.7) and make it drivable?
Thank you in advance,
Jason
A bit of a background; we are stationed on Guam (13.424350, 144.732660) so parts and spare cars are not readily available and shipping costs are astronomical. Additionally, quality mechanics are not easily found for a reasonable price.
My question is can we swap the engines (remove the 5.7 and replace with the 3.7) and make it drivable?
Thank you in advance,
Jason
Last edited by Navywarrant; 01-28-2016 at 04:26 AM.
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Jason:
There were a number of the early 04 Hemi engines that died an early death for one reason or another.
The Gen 2 Durango was available with the 3.7 L V6 from the factory, but only in a 2WD version. It was for the most part grossly underpowered due to the Durangos 5000+ pounds.
It would be better and easier to find an 05 Durango Hemi or 05-06 Ram truck Hemi to go back in it. Since the 04 D did not have the cylinder shutdown system (MDS), you need to stay in those year ranges to avoid it.
Don
There were a number of the early 04 Hemi engines that died an early death for one reason or another.
The Gen 2 Durango was available with the 3.7 L V6 from the factory, but only in a 2WD version. It was for the most part grossly underpowered due to the Durangos 5000+ pounds.
It would be better and easier to find an 05 Durango Hemi or 05-06 Ram truck Hemi to go back in it. Since the 04 D did not have the cylinder shutdown system (MDS), you need to stay in those year ranges to avoid it.
Don