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Sep 27, 2011 | 09:51 PM

Jdaubdiesel

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04 engine rust

Im looking to buy a 04 cummins and I found that the engine block is rusty along with turbo. I didnt know what wouldd cause that or if its anything to be concerned about?

Oct 16, 2011 | 01:01 PM

AABEAR

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I would check with car fax to see if it has been under water! Or it could came from some place that uses salt on the roads.

Oct 16, 2011 | 01:23 PM

Billy D

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When my VP went out, my 2nd gen sat for 2 months, and man did my motor rust. I was surprised, 2 months of sitting, and it looked like sh@t.

Oct 19, 2011 | 05:22 AM

Klickster102

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From: Las Vegas NV

my engines rusty too from all the salt on the roads. its not something to hugely worry about unless its gona completely fall apart haha

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