440727

Not to change thread but can you get the same amount of miles out of a 24v as a 12v before rebuilding ?

Thanks guys!

fzr400

there's a guy who tows trailers for a living with a 01 with 1.8 million miles on his 24v if that gives you an idea.

rick4045

What do you guys mean by a "53" block and How can I tell if I have one?

Deezil

Google it, tons of info on 53 block

Hodge

Do more than google it- do a search here on the forum. The 53 block, which is a run of blocks that were made and stamped with a "53" on them, are prone to cracking in a certain spot. They are difficult to fix, but they may or may not crack. It is worth looking into, and possibly a negotiating point on a sale. Search for it here on the forum, where you will get the most in depth and experienced info.

440727

I think I found my truck !

2001 Dodge 2500, 24v, auto, quad cab, patriot blue, 2wd, 61k, 1 owner.....

Anything I should worry about ?

Thanks guys !

fzr400

congrats! did you get it for 13k?

Busboy

53 block and the 53 block, everything else can be fixed. With such low miles and 2WD the truck is hardly broken in. Check for codes after driving it, key on/off on/off on then read codes in the odometer.

440727

I didn't get truck.......Pictures looked great but when I got there I found bottoms of door rusted and came through on one. Dealer refused to work anymore than 500 dollars. So the search is still on !

Thanks guys !

BIGBEN

I guess it wasn't meant to be! I would avoid the 53 blocks if possible. I found about about the dreaded 53 block after my purchase. I looked under my truck and saw I had one of these lemons... but here I am with 300k and never had an issue with it. So I guess there not all bad.
good luck with the search.

richf

i know ill get a lot of sh#@ for this but i have had my dodge for 4 years now and want my old toyota back.i have put at least $4,000 in it over the years and cant get rid of the death whobble.even when i drive down the freeway between whobbles it still drives like crap.only reason i bought it was because i am a former cummins marine tech and think there is no better motor built in the world.if and when i get the $ ill buy an 01 or 02 f250 and do an engine swap.if you get your dodge this forum is an outstanding tool.sorry if i ****** anyone off.

rocket82

It doesnt make me mad, I'm kinda in the same boat (bought for the motor). Truth is these trucks are costly to maintain and if you wanna play, you're gonna pay... I would have stayed with F150. But I have the big stinker now and it may as well be a mercedes or bmw, cause it has cost me at least the same as a well equipped 3 series or used M5. But I sure was glad i had it pulling 2 vehicles out of the parking lot at work today.

fzr400

i just dont know why people think fords are so great. their front ends are just as bad with ball joints,wheel bearings, sloppy steering,etc. im a carpenter and see alot of different trucks on the job and ask their owners what problems they may have had.

pwregan

440- whatever you do- don't buy a 1999 they have a lousy design on the front end- to change the front rotors it is a major teardown due to the fact that they are inboard of the hubs- later models moved the rotord outboard and are much easier to service-just a fyi

Deezil

I love my 99, Id buy another one, frontend is tight.