53 block question
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53 block question
Searched and read up on it a lot............why it cracks, how to fix at machine shop etc......
read where one guy replied about Dodge repalces the block if you've got a 53, is this true? does it have to be cracked first? and what if you're not original owner and bought private party (as i am from neighbor)? i'd call dodge but they're closed
read where one guy replied about Dodge repalces the block if you've got a 53, is this true? does it have to be cracked first? and what if you're not original owner and bought private party (as i am from neighbor)? i'd call dodge but they're closed
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Dodge won't replace unless cracked and still under the 5yr/100k warranty, as far as I know.
There is not actually a recall.
Some crack, some don't.
But I made sure not to get a 53, so I could sleep better at night
There is not actually a recall.
Some crack, some don't.
But I made sure not to get a 53, so I could sleep better at night
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Yep, just bought my 01.5 in June of 05(purchased new in July of 01 by the previous owner) and brought it into Dodge to have lift pump replaced. Did it no questions asked. I did pull my VA though
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The 99 I had was a 53 block and didn't have any troubles with it for the year we had it. We didn't know about the problems with a 53 block until after we bought it.
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the 5yrs ran up in January (its a 2000 truck).......crap on that.......truck is be'n taken to mechanic to look it over for peace of mind, he'll check to see if its a #53 or not as i didn't get a chance
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Originally posted by CODODGE2500MAN
What year is the 53 block? Why does it crack? Where does it crack?
Thanks
What year is the 53 block? Why does it crack? Where does it crack?
Thanks
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