how many miles? - Dodge Diesel

KenC · 08-03-2007, 09:07 AM

I did a search o this but came up with nothing on engine.
I am wondering how many miles people are getting out of these engines before rebuilds?
I am looking at a 99 2500 with 209,000 highway miles on the clock.
Not a 53 block.
The tranny has been gone through and a after market torque converter was installed. not sure what else was done.
The guy installed a intank fuel pump.
Just wondering if I could see getting another 200,000 out of the engine before a teardown.
Any help would be great.
Ken

Kennys · 08-03-2007, 09:20 AM

Don't worry about the miles. I have almost 400K on a 98.5 with no mechanical problems. These engines are hard to kill. Mine is tagged for 33,000 pounds and has pulled this and more on several occasions. One that isn't worked so hard would probably go a million miles without any problems. I've only replaced the VP-44 once and several lift pumps. 200K is only broken in.

jrs_dodge_diesel · 08-03-2007, 12:16 PM

I think for a rebuild on our engines is an "as needed" thing. Set the valves every 100,000, regular oil changes, routine maintenace, etc, will keep these engines happy and running a long time before anything major (like a full rebuild) becomes required.

wcbcruzer · 08-03-2007, 04:38 PM

You will have to replace the injection pump on that motor if you decide to keep it for another 200k. That's about it.

KenC · 08-03-2007, 05:44 PM

Thanks for all of the help.
Hopefully I can pick this rig up by next weekend.
Ken

blackdiesel · 08-03-2007, 09:57 PM

Kennys. If we could all get 200k per vp, we would all be happy campers. what's your secret?

Kennys · 08-04-2007, 08:25 PM

All I have done is add Marvel Mystery Oil about every other fillup. Original pump ran 274,003 miles. It did die in a good place, in the yard. It could have happened several hundred miles from home.

08-03-2007, 09:20 AM	#2
Kennys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Uriah, Alabama Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Don't worry about the miles. I have almost 400K on a 98.5 with no mechanical problems. These engines are hard to kill. Mine is tagged for 33,000 pounds and has pulled this and more on several occasions. One that isn't worked so hard would probably go a million miles without any problems. I've only replaced the VP-44 once and several lift pumps. 200K is only broken in. __________________ 98.5 White, 3500 Laramie SLT, Quad Cab, 6 Speed, 4.10 LSD, Fog Lights, Alarm, Tow Package, Edge EZ/Boost Elbow, Westach Boost/EGT, Fuel Pres., Trans./Diff. Gauges on A Pillar, 275 Injectors, No Muffler, 90 Gal. Fuel/Toolbox Combo, Fiberglass Running Boards &amp Ground Effects, Amsoil Remote Bypass, AFE Mega Cannon, Tekonsha Brake Control, 33ft. Travel Supreme 5th Wheel, 36ft. Trail Master Gooseneck, Cobra 29, Kenwood TS50 &amp TR751A, 400K miles.

08-03-2007, 12:16 PM	#3
jrs_dodge_diesel Administrator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 3,996 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I think for a rebuild on our engines is an "as needed" thing. Set the valves every 100,000, regular oil changes, routine maintenace, etc, will keep these engines happy and running a long time before anything major (like a full rebuild) becomes required. __________________ J.R. U.S. Coast Guard , Electronics Technician 1st class Extra class Amateur radio operator - K5DTR 2001½ SLT 2500 2WD, auto, short bed Hi-flow banjo bolts FASS DDRP Scotty Air II Isspro EGT (pre-turbo),fuel pressure, boost, and transmission temperature (sensor in hot line) guages

08-03-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
wcbcruzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,615 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You will have to replace the injection pump on that motor if you decide to keep it for another 200k. That's about it. __________________ 1996 Ram 2500, Club Cab, Long Bed, 4x4, 47re, 3.54

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08-03-2007, 05:44 PM	#5
KenC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 112 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks for all of the help. Hopefully I can pick this rig up by next weekend. Ken

08-03-2007, 09:57 PM	#6
blackdiesel Registered Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Omaha, AR Posts: 4,173 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Kennys. If we could all get 200k per vp, we would all be happy campers. what's your secret?

08-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#7
Kennys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Uriah, Alabama Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	All I have done is add Marvel Mystery Oil about every other fillup. Original pump ran 274,003 miles. It did die in a good place, in the yard. It could have happened several hundred miles from home.