serge

I am looking at the first generation 24 valve to replace my last generation 12 valve. A 98 Club Cab XLT Laramie, auto, which has done a bit of 5th wheel towing.

Around 270000 kms so I figure auto tranny might need some TLC. From what I have learned the 24 valve CTD is still an awesome engine. The electronic fuel pump is another thing. Hopefully it has already been changed will see.

If it is a ``53`` block, is it still a big deal after the service life of the truck. I kinda of figure that if there was casting issue it would have surfaced by now.

My 2nd choice at the moment is a Ford, necessity sure is the root of all evil.

Thanks

Serge

bnold

Check usual things like lift pump fuel pressure, 53 block is normally fine for stock performance, but the addition of mods may cause problems with it

biododge1

mine has been good so far. i don't have the 53 block, so you may be in luck. and it has done a lot of 5ver towing. personally, i believe that any ride can be reasonably reliable with good ol' fashioned maint AND preventive maint.

1-5-3-6-2-4

I've got a 53 block and I've hammered my engine for the last 40,000kms with my current fueling level and have been into the 50psi range for a while........ no sign of a problem. Theres 185,000kms on my ticker.

I'm not going to live my life worrying about what might happen to the coolant jacket............... I might throw a rod out the side too..........