I was wondering if anybody has had any probs with the 03 motors? I know of a few motors the have quite the appetite for con rods.

 

Yeah? Who?

 

I can assure you that's not the norm, I've been on these forums as well as TDR and NW Bombers and you just never hear of it.

There have been a couple engines go south due to a runaway and another guy who got too aggressive with the TST box. Other than that the 3rd Gens have been pretty bulletproof internally.

Vaughn

 

I've been reading the Dodge diesel sites for over two years and have never once read about a connecting rod failure or a bearing failure that ended up with the engine eating a rod. You must be thinking of a different engine or you know of someone with some really bad luck.

 

I can tell you lots of bad luck... But I love my Cummins

 

"I was wondering if anybody has had any probs with the 03 motors? I know of a few motors the have quite the appetite for con rods."
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You're kidding. Right?

 

I blew one right out the side of the block Put it back together with some superglue and its as good as new

The Boss Hog
(If you are going to be a troll, at least try to be a believable one . . . . . . . )

 

Yeah, at least make a few posts before you drop that one on us!

 

He didn't mention the manufacturer. Must be referring to them there Ferds. LOL!!

 

Someone post that famous connecting rod picture for him

 

Here you go

 

most of those people change there own oil and put there filters on hand tight

 

I was mostly curious because a friend of mine that i work with had that happen. Probably just bad luck..

 

Can it happen? Yeah. But the odds? Astronomical.

 

For what it's worth the bottom end of the B-series hasn't changed much over the years. So if you're looking for common issues, don't just look at the '03s, look at em all.

In my opinion, it was bulletproof then and it's still bulletproof. One or two here or there in something produced in the thousands isn't really a trend.