So I have a 99 Ram 2500 with the 24v 5.9 Cummins and the other day started showing serious signs of weeping on the passenger side.

I've read the posts regarding the lock n stitch and everyones posts regarding this, what i am wondering is does anyone have any recent updates regarding the repairs on there own blocks?

did the lock n stich hold?
has anyone had success with additives to the cooling system working?
a mechanic suggested to me a plate of sorts welded over the top of the crack?

at the moment i just cant afford a new engine and this is my daily driver for my business

any info apprectiated

daniel

 

my buddys shop welds them. different freezes plugs go back in. its about a 600.00 fix. its not always a 100 percent fix. it does fix most of them so far.

 

Thanks Diesel Pap, can i ask where he is located? as i am just north of vancouver in canada . . .

 

too far we are in wv. maybe i can help your welder fix it. the best fix though is another block. some guys puts 12vs in a 99 truck. anyway you go its cost you.

 

yeah i know its gonna cost, either pay the dollars or put some sealant in the cooling system and go trade it in . . .

 

i will help you anyway i can.

 

So ive read up alot more on the Lock N Stich method, has anyone found this too be a reliable repair? and if so how much did it cost them?

once again all help appreciated

daniel

 

dont know anyone who has had this done but im sure it is going to be expensive as they have to drill and weld...as well as get whatever is in the way out of the way to get to the problem area. i would do one of two things. either trade it in right now or get a new block. its not the cheapest way to do it but the best way. if something were to happen to the weld or whatever fix you choose then you will be out that and then have to do it again. try to get it done right...might be a headache to get there but a big relief when its fixed for sure.

 

so spoke to Lock N Stitch in california, $2750 to do the repair, comes with 90 day warranty as long as you havnt modified the engine in any way to gain more power (gauges etc are fine)

Trade in seems to be the way to go right now, anyone replaced a cummins engine? how much did they pay for there's? new or used?

thanks again for everyones input so far

daniel