Im Bummed Have A 99 Dodge With A Stress Crack On Block

[dezl]

Originally Posted by WM METAL ROOFING

Had a guy email me earlier from here which thankyou for that but can someone tell me what he meant by the 53 blocks did that in that year. I have a 99 with the stress crack and was told alot did the same thing in the same place. Thanks

53 is a block that was produced that has a common weak spot on it. There should be a 53 stamped on your block some where (not sure where though, sorry) but they are common for cracking. The easiest fix that I know of is buy a new motor or block. Sorry for the bad news.

[WM METAL ROOFING]

Thanks guys i appreciate the info where do i look for 53 block info?

[Diesel Dummy]

well here is an article in TDR, if your not a member its worth the 30.00

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/I...lveEngines.pdf

[dezl]

Originally Posted by WM METAL ROOFING

Thanks guys i appreciate the info where do i look for 53 block info?

have you searched on here yet?

[jfranklin]

i read somewhere if it has less than 150000 miles chrysler will replace the block. not 100% about that but might be worth checking