Dodge Cummins Engine Concern

[Scott65]

Oh I see. I see that only every once in a while in my shop. I can always tell when a vehicle is from cold climates or coastal areas because of that. Either way, I don't have to worry too much. It's usually over 100 degrees in the summer here, so 40 in the winter is frigid for us. And the ocean, along with any other source of water, is very far away. What a paradise, haha

 

[Diamondpilot]

I had a 03 2500 that had 68,000 miles and the door bottoms and rear fenders were starting to bubble. So yes, that era Dodge did have rust problems.

The OP is worried about the Cummins part. No worries there, we all agree on that. So look at the whole truck, not just the engine, because it's as good as it gets.

Chris

 

[Egon]

I had a 03 2500 that had 68,000 miles and the door bottoms and rear fenders were starting to bubble. So yes, that era Dodge did have rust problems.

The OP is worried about the Cummins part. No worries there, we all agree on that. So look at the whole truck, not just the engine, because it's as good as it gets.


Chris

No other trucks from that era had rust??

 

[roadhunter]

Nice thread going about Dodges, serious, use full and help full responses, I figured it was just a matter of time before someone dumped in the gutter.

+1. He doesn't hide his agenda very well.

 

[kenmac]

No other trucks from that era had rust??

Not in his world.....he had or knows someone with a dodge that had some rust. I know someone with a 09 ford. That the front end fell out, injectors were replaced twice and it was rusty. There u go dp. I got my kicks as well:dance1:

 

[Diamondpilot]

They all had rust and will continue to. The Dodges were just the worst.

Chris

 

[Egon]

They all had rust and will continue to. The Dodges were just the worst.

Chris

Statistics and facts or just guessing?

 

[mikehaugen]

I'm sure many of you are also following this thread...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/318655-f250-rust-repairs.html

 

[dodge man]

You don't see it on the Fords since they usually fix all the rust while they have the cab off fixing the engine. Sorry for the comment, I couldn't resist, but I have seen it in the real world.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Statistics and facts or just guessing?

Ownership. Own eyes. Just walk around the parking lot at lowes and take a look at different brands.

You guys seem to forget my grandfather owned a Chrysler dealership for 40 years which is now owned my his brother. I have been around vehicles my whole life.

Chris