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Old 10-11-2015, 02:12 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by timjet View Post
I had the same decision 2 years ago when I blew the #3 cylinder in my Cummins B series diesel. There was no doubt why this happened and the mechanic that removed the head to inspect the cylinder offered a price to rebuild the engine with no warranty. A certified Cummins rebuild is about 3 times as much with a 2 year warranty.
I choose the certified Cummins rebuild and have had no regrets. After the installation a Cummins rep certified the installation and warrantied the work.
Exactly!

I even think the original failure, and the cost to repair might be covered under a all risk insurance policy.
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