why wont the cummins break?

[argve]

Take an FA Day as I call it... (forking absent)... Heck I'm having one of those today as a matter of fact...

I have a very good way of keeping the snow off the windshield while the truck is at home... I park in the garage - I find that this works wonders and it works for those rainy days as well.

 

[bentwings]

Dam, I went out to Fleetfarm and got 2 scrapers, a broom, a long handled brush, 2 gal of washer fluid, a small plastic shovel and a set of chains. $165 bucks.

You mean all I would have had to do was drive into the garage?? Never thought of that.

I don't know what I'll do if anything breaks on the truck. It will probably take me a week to gather up a socket set and a couple screw drivers.

The last thing that went down was a lift pump, 2 1/2 years ago and 45,000 miles. Have a spare and the tools to change it however.

Like working on a 40 Ford coupe. (not old enough to have had a model T that wasn't restored ) easy.

Already took my winter day off.

 

[2500cummins]

I don't have a problem with anything but shop dust on my windshield Since last Feb. (about 35k miles) front brakes ruined from a stuck caliper, rebuilt transfer case (the "Mopar" rebuilt case installed under warranty failed after only 25k miles), rebuilt trans (lost 5th gear), lift pump, rear wheel seals, new steering box, and a track bar
While I was installing the new clutch I noticed the vacumm pump and the brake booster were both leaking and fuel pressure is down to 6psi at wot
My 76 dodge had less problems from 150k to 300k than this truck has from 0 to 145k, I would switch brands but the two Fords I use for work have been just as bad and my inlaws last two chevys made my Dodge look reliable

 

[Mike]

I don't have a problem with anything but shop dust on my windshield

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My 76 dodge had less problems from 150k to 300k than this truck has from 0 to 145k,

Its so quiet in here now you could here a pin drop.

 

[EMD Diesel Power]

Its so quiet in here now you could here a pin drop.

Testament to the reliabilty and durability of the Cummins powerplant. I used to own one... but dont anymore (job loss forced that sale) and I still havent gotten another one. But I do check in now and then. Pretty much the same thing I do for TDR too... check in every once in awhile.

 

[2500cummins]

Its so quiet in here now you could here a pin drop.

Sorry Cummins guys I read the credit card thread then had to make a payment on my card bill for the trans kit and Southbend 6speed clutch conversion I wont stray again, I promise
Now I know how a 6.0 guy feels "I really love this truck and I'm sure its all fixed now"

 

[***]

I had to replace my tires at 45k on my 03. put on the bfg 285 70 r17 in black wall on stock chrome rims... first major problem.

 

[haz-mat19]

Lift pump at 78k, track bar at around 60k. That is about it

 

[holtzer1]

lots and lots of u-joints...i just replaced a rear shaft u-joint on an 05 2500 with only 27k the other day...i now work at an independant shop and the guy would rather pay me to do it than take it to the dealer. sweet...nice to see some of the guys follow you to an independant where they have to pay for service. even though its cheaper...the other day i actually repaired the front driveshaft cv joint...at the dealer we replaced them...never fixed em. saved that guy over 500 bucks.

 

[thumper 549]

lets see wont break......rebuilt engine at 110000..now trans is out at 140000...and there have been injector, clutches, fly wheels,..to name a few...wont break ???? been broke and is breakin me

 

[rubberfish]

15,000 kms around 8-9k miles I guess.
Clutch, turbo, intercooler boot, u-joint.
Probly more **** I don't remember right now.
Oh well,,,,,could be worse eh?