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2003 Dodge 5.9 liter needs repair

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Old 04-06-2011, 01:03 PM
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2003 Dodge 5.9 liter needs repair

Looking for a recommendation for a mechanic to rebuild or replace 5.9 liter engine in a 2003 dodge 2500 4x4 in the Houston area.
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whats wrong with it?
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long story. was my truck. gave it to my son who was off in college. he drove it for a year, and apparently ran it out of oil. engine runs, but clatters. have not had a clear diagnosis of the problem.
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M & D diesel,,,, cheap job, I have no idea, but these guys are good. Also TRM diesel in Pasadena.
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Dont know any mechs down that way, but if he ran it out of oil you are probably looking at: spun rod bearings or spun main bearings. sorry to hear that though
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why would it just run out of oil? that's alot of oil to loose without noticing anything.
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