I am stunned...
Bought my 2006 3500, 170"WB, high-top with 132,000 miles about 3 months ago. I've put about 1000 miles on it over the last few months. All fluids checked and levels have been ok. No fluid leaks either. It's been running perfectly, until yesterday.
Was driving and slowed down as I approached an intersection. The truck just simply shut off. I tried starting it a few times and it would crank and crank and nothing. I kept trying and eventually it would start with my foot on the accelerator and revving it a bit. As soon as I would take my foot off, it would die. Pushed it over to the side and towed it to a local shop.
There are no codes and after inspection, I've been told the main bearing(s) are bad. The loud noise from the engine is from the bottom end and is worse at the back. The rear main seal is now leaking and the oil coming out has metal shavings in it.
I'm stunned that at this low mileage, the main bearing(s) are bad. Of all the reading I have done on this forum, I don't think I've ever come across this!
This is my work truck so I dead without it. I am in San Jose, CA. Does anyone have recommendations? Is it worth a rebuild or am I better buying a complete engine? Rebuilt or used?
Help please! I need to get this fixed right away.
Bought my 2006 3500, 170"WB, high-top with 132,000 miles about 3 months ago. I've put about 1000 miles on it over the last few months. All fluids checked and levels have been ok. No fluid leaks either. It's been running perfectly, until yesterday.
Was driving and slowed down as I approached an intersection. The truck just simply shut off. I tried starting it a few times and it would crank and crank and nothing. I kept trying and eventually it would start with my foot on the accelerator and revving it a bit. As soon as I would take my foot off, it would die. Pushed it over to the side and towed it to a local shop.
There are no codes and after inspection, I've been told the main bearing(s) are bad. The loud noise from the engine is from the bottom end and is worse at the back. The rear main seal is now leaking and the oil coming out has metal shavings in it.
I'm stunned that at this low mileage, the main bearing(s) are bad. Of all the reading I have done on this forum, I don't think I've ever come across this!
This is my work truck so I dead without it. I am in San Jose, CA. Does anyone have recommendations? Is it worth a rebuild or am I better buying a complete engine? Rebuilt or used?
Help please! I need to get this fixed right away.