Reluctor Wheels

[loganjones614]

Is the reluctor wheel in the EcoDiesel the same as the one in the gas burner?

 

[bill-e]

I would think not as it's an Italian motor.

 

[VernDiesel]

The reluctor wheel is in the process of some sort of recall replacement. So hopefully in the near future these replacements will be paid by FCA and hopefully also those like myself who have paid for this repair will get it refunded.

 

[dennisvab]

@VernDiesel at how many miles did your reluctor wheel go?

 

[VernDiesel]

I can look when I get home this weekend.

 

[dennisvab]

I’m installing a new long block on mine in the next week or so. Can’t even order it now. I believe they’ll be available mid December.

 

[VernDiesel]

Have you considered the crate motor or used off car-parts interchange? The crate came with new high pressure fuel pump, injectors, new turbo all expensive items plus 24 month unlimited mileage warranty and little down time for exchange. What at first brush might seem Expensive provided good value.

With 371k on the Original when it lost the head gasket all that stuff was well worn and could have been subject to fail. 365k on the replacement so it’s panned out. Fellow Transporter just turned 400k on his unmolested ED.

 

[dennisvab]

I did consider it. I would have loved to get that crate motor, I couldn’t justify making it work. I got the long block for $3,600 after core is returned. I only have 59k miles on the truck. I was close to getting a used engine from a dismantler on car-part. I’m spending another $1000 or so on gaskets, glow plugs, new intake manifold, and a few other wear items. At the end of the day this truck will be in great shape hopefully for many more years.