04-17-2003, 04:22 PM
davebowersInfo on 1988-1989 Cummins 8.3 L engines
This is a copy of an email I received in reponse to a question on the 8.3L Cummins that we see on a few Breakaways.
Dave,
The Cummins C8.3L has been a very good engine for Cummins. However, the 1988 & 1989 C8.3L engine blocks were forged in Brazil and at the time of overhaul the cylinder block liner counter bore areas are almost always cracked. If a customer came to our shop here in St. Paul and had a 1988 or 1989 C8.3 and the engine was in need of a overhaul I would recommend to the customer to buy a Recon engine. Keeping this in mind I still would buy a motorhome that was in that year range if the RV was in good shape and the price was right, know that when the engine needed to be overhauled I would replace it instead of overhauling the engine.
Regards,
Rich Asmus
Cummins NPower, LLC
651-286-2066
04-18-2003, 06:06 PM
<Lee Merriman>none of the break a ways came with the 8.3engine
04-20-2003, 02:50 PM
<jthughes>So, what's the ballpark price differential between the two potential options: overhaul vs. recon swap?
And, can a "normal" check of the engine by a qualified technician/mechanic uncover the lurking possibility of faulty integrity as posted?
I realize this may be an involved subject but would appreciate any insight. Thanks.