Used Cummins, 2003 only?
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Used Cummins, 2003 only?
I am in the market for a 3rd gen cummins 2/3500 and from what I've been told, 05/06 models had injector issues that caused them the need to get replaced, and if it wasn't done in time you messed up your engine and needed a rebuild. 2003/04 models have the same issue but they warn you more with smoke and whatnot before it ruins your internals. Is there any truth to this? Thanks for any help. Ideally I want an 05 but not if it's gonna be a money pit.
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avoid the 3rd gen era of diesel go 2nd id say or 4th but second would be better just make sure it is not a 53 block and by the time u messed around with a 3rd gen u could have a very powerful and reliable and long lasting 2nd gen
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I've heard fellow diesel enthusiast quite pleased with early Ram 2007 model 2500's & 3500's with few issues (but these were 4x4's). K.
Edit: Manufactured last quarter of 06 and sold as 5.9L I6 Cummins through early 07. All manufactured after Jan 01, 2007 were 6.7L Cummins.
Edit: Manufactured last quarter of 06 and sold as 5.9L I6 Cummins through early 07. All manufactured after Jan 01, 2007 were 6.7L Cummins.
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Hey Trucky:
I've heard the same thing only that the good ones extend into 2004. I'd like to find out how to tell from the VIN what the made on date is for the 2004 trucks. I wish there were more takers on this thread but so be it. We're on our own I think. For those who care, here's the info that Trucky and I are going on:
2003 to 2004½ Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
Common-rail injection ushered in a new era of technological advancement for the famed inline-six Cummins engines that have been offered in Dodge pickups since the ’89 model. The new powerplants burn cleaner and make more power—yet they are still the simplest of the modern diesels. Unfortunately, the change to ultra-low sulfur fuel combined with increased injection pressures has led to reduced injector life in new diesels. When ’05-and-later 5.9L Cummins engines have malfunctioning injectors, they can cause melted pistons, which can ultimately lead to a full engine rebuild. But the earlier common-rail Dodges (’03 to ’04½) seem to give the driver much more of a warning (in the form of a bunch of white smoke exiting the tailpipe) before they pop any pistons. Over-the-road haulers will want to look for cast-iron, NV5600 six-speed-equipped dualies from this era for their next tow rig.
Read more: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/featur...#ixzz39R7mgYcJ
I've heard the same thing only that the good ones extend into 2004. I'd like to find out how to tell from the VIN what the made on date is for the 2004 trucks. I wish there were more takers on this thread but so be it. We're on our own I think. For those who care, here's the info that Trucky and I are going on:
2003 to 2004½ Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
Common-rail injection ushered in a new era of technological advancement for the famed inline-six Cummins engines that have been offered in Dodge pickups since the ’89 model. The new powerplants burn cleaner and make more power—yet they are still the simplest of the modern diesels. Unfortunately, the change to ultra-low sulfur fuel combined with increased injection pressures has led to reduced injector life in new diesels. When ’05-and-later 5.9L Cummins engines have malfunctioning injectors, they can cause melted pistons, which can ultimately lead to a full engine rebuild. But the earlier common-rail Dodges (’03 to ’04½) seem to give the driver much more of a warning (in the form of a bunch of white smoke exiting the tailpipe) before they pop any pistons. Over-the-road haulers will want to look for cast-iron, NV5600 six-speed-equipped dualies from this era for their next tow rig.
Read more: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/featur...#ixzz39R7mgYcJ