I am working on a 04 dodge with a 5.7 cumins deisel. # 6 piston has a hole in it .Can it be removed and and replaced with the eng. still in the truck.

 

There should be enough room to lift the piston and rod out, if not there is enough room to pull the wrist pin and just remove the piston. Unless the bodies differ so much from the gen 2's. But if you got the head off, you should at least be able to pull the wrist pin.

 

ouch, how did that happen? if you dont already have one, download the manual from the link in the Merry Christmas thread at the top of this forum it may have some info in there that may help.

 

Lets get some pics posted[sm=icon_stickpoke.gif]

 

I have a '99 3500 and I burnt a #6; believe the culprit was a FRAM oil filter. To the point - yes, it can be changed without removing the engine (at least on a '99). After the head and the pan are removed, you can get to it. Tight work, but beats pulling that heavy ***** out of the truck. By the way, mine burnt at 95k and no trouble since - 160k now.

 

Ignorance is bliss, untill you wake up and smell the roses.

I was under the misunderstanding that Fram filters were of the "preferred" brand of filters to be used.

We should have a section in the FAQ's for the ignorant among us as to the "better brands" as far as filters lubricants, coolants etc.
This has been a most informative site to me and slowly the "scales are falling from the eyes."

( if it is there, my apologies, but have not had to research this as yet, 6,100mls - dealer did the 1st oil dump at 2,500mls.)

Thanks

 

Thanks all of u. I am just working on this truck. I just bought my first dodge with a cumins at the first of aug. It is an 06. It not even time for it first oil change yet. So can i get some tips on the best way to break this eng in. What oil and filters to use.

 

I would run Chevron delo 400 15w/40 and use fleetgaurd filters. Run it easy for about 5000 or first oil change. Then load it down as much as you want to help get the rings seated.

 

Fleetguard filters are the best to use with the truck. Donaldson filters are also good to use. . stay away from fram when it comes to this engine.

 

Thanks,
and as you said Geno's have a good price.