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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / May 2006help im ignorant when it comes to truck mechanics.
I have a 2002 dodge ram that I recently drove to mexico and broke down. The problem started whena freeze plug came of and I drove the truck approx 3 miles and got hot. The mechanic said that one of the springs in the motor came loose. I drove again and this time after 200 miles the truck made a rattling noise and stoped running. The dodge dealership in mexico said it was the computer which was replaced for almost 1000.00 dollars now there saying its the motor ( pistons,valves and head that need replacement for a grand total of 6500.00 us dollars, my question is how much would a NEW OR REBUILD MOTOR COST ME? > I have a 2002 dodge ram that I recently drove to mexico and broke > down. The problem started whena freeze plug came of and I drove the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > 6500.00 us dollars, my question is how much would a NEW OR REBUILD > MOTOR COST ME? Which engine do you have?  SignatureKen >I have a 2002 dodge ram that I recently drove to mexico and broke down. >The problem started whena freeze plug came of and I drove the truck [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >and head that need replacement for a grand total of 6500.00 us dollars, >my question is how much would a NEW OR REBUILD MOTOR COST ME? If a freeze plug came out and you lost coolant and drove engine for a bit, you may have overheated heat and damaged it and /or warped the heads too cause it to leak coolant internally which is deadly to engine internals. Not sure what you call a rattle but you may have some very serious problems. Pull dipstick and look at it and smell it too. . ----------------- The SnoMan www.thesnoman.com Augi, I'd have it towed to the US first. Just go get a friends truck and dolly and pull her home. I'd guess it needs a motor too. After all that I'd never trust that motor. Check with the dealer to see if it still has a warranty. Why would you be loosing a freeze plug in May? I'd also tell the Mexico mechanic to shove it and get your old computer put back in the truck and a full refund! Guess thieving mechanics isn't just a US odditiy :) Randolf Randolf What month do you think freeze plugs should fail? Ken W > Augi, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Randolf > Randolf > > What month do you think freeze plugs should fail? I guess in May in south of the equator they could fall out. > Ken W > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> >> Randolf >> What month do you think freeze plugs should fail? > >I guess in May in south of the equator they could fall out. When freeze plug fail, it is a sure sign of bad or inproper antifreeze protection. ----------------- The SnoMan www.thesnoman.com Well, if it were me, I would go to that Mexican mechanic, tell him to replace the engine. Then when he's done, tell him I'll get my lawyer and sue him for fraud. then my lawyer would get the public Mexican prosecutor on his a.s, my guess is I would get $3,000 free parts and labor.----- > Augi, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Randolf Bad advice in my opinion. Last thing we need is another one of those lunatics running around screaming fraud and trying to get free work out of hard working and honest mechanics. You should be ashamed of yourself! Ranfolf As an American citizen you can kiss your money good by Tow your truck to the USA before it disappears & have a long block engine installed or get one from a wrecked truck Guessing you have a 318 magnum & yes it will probably cost $5K less if you get a used engine. At this point you have NO choice. It may have had a freeze plug that was improperly installed from the factory?? When you lost the coolant you should have NEVER driven the truck. Should have called a tow truck |
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