What’s really important is if they pronounce it “Cummings”. If so, avoid that person.
-D > On Mar 24, 2023, at 12:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Actually, yes I am. I read through a couple threads to see what Cummins > peeps are thinking. After comparing the Cummins forum peeps treasure trove of > knowledge to Mercedes forum peeps treasure trove of knowledge(one of my few > data points), I’ve come to three conclusions: > 1. Cummins people are much less analytical than Mercedes people. > 2. Cummins people, by in large, base decisions not on empirical data but on > cost, so there is little talk of, “things to replace while you’re in there” > 3. Cummins people have no moral compass when it comes to OEM parts. > > I’m fixing to go get after it after I finish my Joe. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 24, 2023, at 8:16 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Are you on any Cummins forums? They might have good ideas of what else you >> should be watching for. >> >> Randy >> >> >>>> On 23/03/2023 6:17 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>> It looks pretty easy and straight forward. >>> >>> The cheapest I have found the water pump kit is $252, but I’d have to ship >>> it. I can drive to the ginormous Cummins dealer near my home and snag one >>> for $282. >>> >>> What else should I consider changing out whilst I monkeying around in >>> there? Of course I will inspect the belt and replace if it looks sketchy, >>> but what about the thermostat? Idler pulley? >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows >>> >>> *From: *Randy Bennell via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> *Sent: *Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:36 PM >>> *To: *Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> *Cc: *Randy Bennell <mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca> >>> *Subject: *Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab >>> >>> How difficult is it to change the water pump on that engine? >>> >>> I would think the worst case scenario would be that the replacement does >>> >>> not last as long if you buy aftermarket. >>> >>> Have you tried looking online for an OEM with a discounted price? >>> >>> Randy >>> >>>> On 23/03/2023 5:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> It appears the water pump on the Cummins just crapped out. Best I can >>> >>>> tell coolant is coming out of the weep hole and slinging all over. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> When I shut it off the last two times, an abrupt short squeal was >>> >>>> heard (2005 Dodge 2500 SLT 4x4 Cummins 5.9, 132K miles for reference) >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Cummins water pumps are $296. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Non-Cummins ones from any number of places are all less than $100 >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Gut says get Cummins. I feel I shouldn’t skimp on this engine. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Reasonable? >>> >>>> >>> >>>> AZBob >>> >>>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com