rhagfo wrote:
45Ricochet wrote:
Me Again wrote:
Dashboard cracks is a great argument why Dodges are a POS! I guess when my cracks I should junk it rather than spend a few hundred for a new dash. But in twelve and a half years I see no sign off cracks.
Next problem! Chris
Lets discuss "Block 53" for Larry or the early version of the VP 44 pump way back in 2001. Didn't mean to interrupt your " I Love Lucy " shows Larry :W
Let's discuss, Cummins replaced many of the cracked 53 blocks, and gave assistance to many after normal warranty period.
VP$$, issues were more poor lift pump design, and low primary pressure, upgraded Lift Pump prevents most failures, you still didn't blow an engine, and even dealer repair was only about $3,000. If you can turn a wrench, a good rebuilt IP can be purchased for about $1,000.
The real issue with the Ram pickup, I need to shell out about $165 to have the drives seat cushion and cloth side panel replaced, at a measly 268,000 miles, still in better shape than my old Ford F250 at 148,000 miles. Maybe I should file a claim with Chrysler for defective materials! :B
Perhaps you should :W Just last year I had to cut a check to replace the drivers seat for a 05 Dodge because the frame/rear seat tilt broke and yes the seat material was looking kind of bad with a little over 120k miles. The same type of work is done with a 02 Super Duty for all it's life and it has all original seats and materials. :W
Do to other needed repairs that I'm aware of (cracked exhaust manifold and 4x4 doesn't work) the truck will most likely be sold and we're actively looking for another used truck to replace it just after a little over a year of purchasing this truck which has been very disappointing. As matter of fact this Dodge replaced an '89 Ford diesel that I thought was junk, it needed the dashboard screws tighten every year to keep the dashboard intack, but the Dodge will go down as a lesson learned.
