Radiator fluid loss from 1999 cummins NEED HELP!!!
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Radiator fluid loss from 1999 cummins NEED HELP!!!
1999 Dodge cummins 24V with 200k. 4x4, Ex Cab. Dually, Air Exhaust, 4" Exhaust and chipped.
What is happening is that I am losing radiator fluid between head and block on the passenger side of motor.
Is this a common problem and a typical head gasket repair, or are there other things that could be causing this??
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!!
What is happening is that I am losing radiator fluid between head and block on the passenger side of motor.
Is this a common problem and a typical head gasket repair, or are there other things that could be causing this??
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!!
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I'd put money on a cracked block. And I'd put more on it being a #53 casting...
http://www.stamey.info/Truck/Cummins53BlockFAQ.htm
I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but it is fixable, there have been many that are pleased with the lock-n-stich repair.
http://www.stamey.info/Truck/Cummins53BlockFAQ.htm
I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but it is fixable, there have been many that are pleased with the lock-n-stich repair.
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I just reread your post... Depeding how hot your chip is you MIGHT have blown a HG, how much boost are you seeing? (you do have gauges, right)
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The #53 Cummins boat anchor. Yes you got the same problem that many others have with this block. I don't know what is happening on mine but I'll post something if I get any satifaction. So far Cummins doesn't consider this a big enough issue to do anything about.
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Let's all jump on the #53 boat anchor bandwagon. That's 2 thread's about 99's leaking and most posters just pounce on the thread with OH GOD IT'S A #53. Just cause it's leaking water don't mean squat. I love my 350K+ miles #53 block!
Now back to regular programing.................
If the leak is under the thermostat on the corner of the block then it's just the head gasket and a very common place to leak. I have some pics in my... oh heck that place where we have pictures!.
Now back to regular programing.................
If the leak is under the thermostat on the corner of the block then it's just the head gasket and a very common place to leak. I have some pics in my... oh heck that place where we have pictures!.
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The 53 blocks usually crack and leak a couple of inches below the head gasket line. If the water is coming out above that point you've blown a haed gasket, which isn't all that uncommon depending on what you mean by "chipped". Stacking 2 timing boxes would do it.
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I am going to go with a HG dodgeman...That is where mine is/was leaking at. Right where the block and head meet, behind the thermostat housing. It was a little hard to find. But some sealer in it to by time till I can pull the head.
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