The replacement engine has survived the Oregon Trail and is sitting at the dealer. Now just waiting for the mechanic to finish another engine swap before starting on mine. I saw a youtube time-lapse video about the swap, requires the removal of the cab to gain access...Looks like major...
Just heard back from Dealer, a replacement engine is on its way to Oregon. They are estimating with shipping and mechanics time, it will be another 3-5 weeks before i have the truck back. Will send update when i learn the engine has made the Oregon Trail trip and is ready for install..
MarkT...
Just got back from Dealer with positive news. There is an engine "on the way" out to Oregon. When it actually gets here in a couple of weeks, and the dealer start swapping out engines, then I will do the happy dance. Still quoting the end of October before i will be able to drive it.
DWalker,
What is the status of the engine replacement? If your warranty engine replacement has been on backorder since early July, my replacement order was placed a few weeks ago, who knows when I will see it. Just called the dealer this morning.......same story, engine on backorder with no...
My 2015 RAM1500 engine with 65K miles blew up on Aug 24, 2018. Similar story as i have seen on other blogs, small noise becoming louder and then suddenly lots of knocking and engine shutting down. No indicators from dashboard gauges until engine shut down (low oil). Pulled over and looked...