Dee-troit or Detroit Diesel? On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, at 11:17, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > 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
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