Warranty Limitations
DaimlerChrysler is not responsible for failures or damage resulting from what DaimlerChrysler determines to be abuse or neglect, including, but not limited to: operation without adequate coolants or lubricants; overfueling; overspeeding; lack of maintenance of cooling, lubricating or intake systems; improper storage, starting, warm-up, run-in or shut down practices; unauthorized modifications to the engine. DaimlerChrysler is also not responsible for failures caused by incorrect oil or fuel or by water, dirt or other contaminants in the fuel or oil.
OK now that the legal junk is out of the way. Have a 2008 6.7L with 25,000 miles in my shop right now that is skipping. Pulled the needle connector and it is covered in rust due to water contamination. Had the pleasure of calling the owner and telling him that I could not cover this under warranty. I know it sucks, but I have to return the parts back to Cummins for inspection. If I send the parts back, Cummins will not pay for the warranty repair and will probally void his warranty. The injectors are $1440.00 each and the connector is $108.00. Best case the truck will need 1 injector and needle, 2nd best case is to replace EVERYTHING that fuel touches including all lines, injectors, needles and fuel rail. Worst case is the engine may be toast.
The customer was to say the least, not very happy.
The point of this post is to remind you guys/gals to drain the water from your fuel filter at least once a month.
The camera died after 2 pics, so I could not get a pic of what a new needle looks like, but you can see the rust on the one we pulled out...