Not yet. I am waiting till we move back to my old stomping grounds, also
where I bought the truck. Then I will have them go through it pretty good,
as I know some people at the dealership in high positions. 8^) I can
understand their reasoning behind just putting in a short block, especially
if the heads and the composite intake (ughhh) were in good shape. I
definitely am curious about a warranty on there work w/ the new short
block... Good to hear that your's is runnin' good. Thanks for the info, I
will keep you posted, please do the same.
Tanner
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Gary Joyce
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 7:11 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Slight "Knocking" from 4.7 Bottom End
Yeah, Tanner, they short-blocked it. Originally it was to be a rebuild.
but when the mechanic took off the oil pan, he said he saw some pretty
impressive shavings. So, he ordered a new short block. I'm not sure what
all a new short block consists of exactly. New pistons, rings, block of
course, oil pump, crank and what not. I kept my original heads etc. Why
didn't they replace complete engine? I don't know. I don't see any reason,
really. My heads only had 14000 miles on them. Just broke in :). I
purchased the extended warranty w/my truck, for fear of dodge transmissions,
so I'm not sure as to how the original manufacturers warranty will be
affected. I imagine the work done by the dealership is warranted for so
long, and the new short block is covered the same time as the rest of the
truck. Runs like a top now, though.
You had yours looked at??
gary
On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 09:41:31 -0500, dakota-truck@buffnet.net wrote:
> So they short-blocked it? Did they give you any reasons as to why they
> didn't replace it with a complete engine? Did they extend your warranty
as a
> result of the engine having been torn apart? Did they replace anything
else
> while they were into it?
>
> Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
> '00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/NV-3500HD5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
> http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Gary Joyce <gjoyce_@excite.com>
>
>
> Tanner-
>
> Yup. I bet I know exactly what it is. Mine did that too. 2000 4.7 dak
> sport 4x4. Anyhow, everymorning, or right after work, for about 3
minutes
> til it reached temp, it had a slight knock. well, its was slight at
first.
> It was under warranty so i asked my dodge dealer. It was a bad rod
bearing.
> they went to rebuild it, saw the damage had been done, and now I've got a
> new short block, w/200 miles on it. If your under warranty i'd have that
> looked at right away... but your story sounds just like mine. you don't
> wanna run a 20 weight to cover it up. no knocking is good....
> Hope i haven't ruined your day. but i will say my local dodge dealer did
a
> knockdown job on the instal. really clean job. truck runs beautiful,
and i
> thought i'd be scared of drivin a rebuild/replace job, but i'm tickled to
> death it runs so good. I hope yours works out, too..
> have a good one
> Gary
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