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10-10-2016, 03:20 PM
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tail pipe smashed
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$300 for a crushed tail pipe? That's absurd. ...
$300 for a crushed tail pipe? That's absurd. Just go to your local muffler shop and have them fab you up a new one. It's not that big of a deal.
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Towing and Hauling / RV
10-10-2016, 03:19 PM
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switch to 4:10's ?
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From what you write, I'm going to guess that you...
From what you write, I'm going to guess that you have no real experience in moving a load that big and heavy. That's not an insult, mind you, just an observation.
You only need to move the...
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
10-08-2016, 01:10 PM
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Winter coming - battery time
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The Diehard Platinum has a 4 year warranty. ...
The Diehard Platinum has a 4 year warranty. Which means you can expect 6-7 years of use out of it, depending on where you live. It's essentially the same battery as a Northstar or an Odyssey.
...
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3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
09-17-2016, 12:00 AM
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2007 5.9 cummins ac problems
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Hmm. Fan clutch. I'll check on that, Thanx.
Hmm. Fan clutch. I'll check on that, Thanx.
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3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
09-14-2016, 07:25 PM
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2007 5.9 cummins ac problems
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What do you mean by that? I had the same...
What do you mean by that?
I had the same problem for a while, and then the A/C stopped working altogether. The compressor is only 14 months old.
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3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
08-30-2016, 10:38 PM
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Just removed the silencer ring
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And what did you gain from that?
And what did you gain from that?
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3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
08-01-2016, 05:19 PM
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Oil
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I stand corrected. I went back through their web...
I stand corrected. I went back through their web sites, and found some diesel rated true synthetic oils. I don't remember finding them when I was looking a few years ago.
I also went looking...
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3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
07-29-2016, 07:00 PM
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Oil
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How do you prove a negative? A true...
How do you prove a negative?
A true synthetic oil is just that, a synthetic. It's a man made product. A true synthetic start with a man made PAO base stock, and adds their particular...
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3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
07-29-2016, 08:28 AM
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Oil
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There are two reasons for using synthetic oils: ...
There are two reasons for using synthetic oils:
1. High heat. By that I mean temps well above 200* for extended periods of time. Not really that big of a deal in a truck. Oil is heated mostly...
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
07-26-2016, 10:33 PM
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Been banging for a week
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acetone and auto trans fluid 50:50 mix makes a...
acetone and auto trans fluid 50:50 mix makes a really good penetrating oil. Heat is often helpful, too.
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
07-10-2016, 12:17 AM
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strange overheating issue
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Temp difference will vary quite a lot according...
Temp difference will vary quite a lot according to conditions. There's no way to predict what it should be.
If the cooking thermometers are accurate, then the problems is your gauge or sender. ...
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
07-09-2016, 07:55 PM
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strange overheating issue
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I think the stock thermostat is either 180* or...
I think the stock thermostat is either 180* or 203*. At 190* it might be just starting to open, or could be completely open, depending on what you installed. Did you notice during installation? ...
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
07-09-2016, 10:15 AM
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strange overheating issue
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The fans are only in play at speeds below about...
The fans are only in play at speeds below about 45 or so. At higher speeds, there should be more air flow than the fans provide. If you're heating up at highway speeds, the fans are not the...
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Towing and Hauling / RV
06-19-2016, 10:06 AM
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Tires. What's everyone using?
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I'v been using Michelin LTX M/S. Most miles are...
I'v been using Michelin LTX M/S. Most miles are empty, with just a cap and a drawer. I tow a light weight trailer 6-8 week ends a year. I get a little more than 60K out of them.
The...
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3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
05-11-2016, 10:19 AM
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New Tires
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I live in CO, which gets a fair amount of snow...
I live in CO, which gets a fair amount of snow and ice. I'm on my third set of Michelin LTX M/S. great all around tire. Chews through ice and snow like treads, but quiet and well mannered on dry...
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3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
05-09-2016, 12:29 PM
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ATF fluid
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I would agree with this. Fuel system cleaner is...
I would agree with this. Fuel system cleaner is specifically designed for the job you have in mind. Why try to repurpose something when the correct tool is readily available?
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3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
03-27-2016, 11:03 PM
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Removing turbo nuts??
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There have been a number of test on various...
There have been a number of test on various penetrating oils. Kroil generally comes in #2, and PB blaster comes in number 3. #1 is a 50/50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid.
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
03-21-2016, 11:02 AM
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Aftermarket oil pan ok?
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It took 10 years for the Cummins pan to rust...
It took 10 years for the Cummins pan to rust through from the outside. Not bad considering where you live.
I would buy the cheaper Dorman part, and then coat inside and out with Extend. You...
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General Diesel Discussion
03-14-2016, 09:38 AM
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Radiator
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Push and turn clockwise. They're plastic, so you...
Push and turn clockwise. They're plastic, so you have to be careful; a lot of people have broken theirs. Spray it with a good penetrating oil like PB Blaster before attempting. BTW, WD-40 is not...
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3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
03-10-2016, 07:29 PM
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Alternator Issues
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There used to be a separate voltage regulator...
There used to be a separate voltage regulator that controlled the alternator. The it was moved in to the alternator, and created the one wire alternator. Then the ECU controlled the alternator,...
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
03-03-2016, 01:56 PM
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High lead in Engine Oil after Clutch Change
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Lead is only in the bearings. I suppose you...
Lead is only in the bearings. I suppose you could say that a new clutch could put more shock load on the crank. But it's probably a coincidence.
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3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
03-03-2016, 01:55 PM
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Transmission question, having an issue when cold
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I seem to recall that people reported the same...
I seem to recall that people reported the same thing if the truck was parked on a hill, nose up. The TC drained, and didn't fill when the trans is in park, only in drive.
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General Diesel Discussion
02-26-2016, 12:21 PM
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ECO Diesel 1500 moved from help
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2,334
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.boB
When the Eco-Diesel first hit the market, I was...
When the Eco-Diesel first hit the market, I was pretty excited about it. I thought that would be the perfect truck for my needs. But I'v been watching the boards, and I'm not impressed. Some...
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Towing and Hauling / RV
02-15-2016, 08:23 AM
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RV Batteries?
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3,574
Posted By
.boB
This was an interesting discussion on golf cart...
This was an interesting discussion on golf cart batteries in RV's.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/forums/towing-hauling-rv-95/rv-deep-cycle-batteries-302460/
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General Diesel Discussion
01-29-2016, 01:21 PM
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7
need some advice
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1,218
Posted By
.boB
IMO, there are three primary reasons to buy a...
IMO, there are three primary reasons to buy a diesel:
1. Towing. Nothing tows like a diesel; smooth power everywhere, good mileage, no stress. Even medium to light loads are better with the...
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