Any news on this? I checked my isolators and they appear to be good. Ticker just rolled 28k though. Anybody have a good source for a spare? Phone number or URL for Cummins? Anybody expecting a recall any time soon?

 

I suppose I could hit up this place...

eh?

 

I could probably eliminate multiple posts if I performed a slight bit more research before typing...

They got em in stock for 22 bucks if any of you still is in need of a spare.

 

Add me to the list. My #4 blew this afternoon. The isolator had completely come loose and was sitting there.

 

Possibly a dumb question, but #4 is the 4th one back from the front correct?

Colby

 

you betcha.

 

I would keep a pair of vicegrips or a hammer in the truck, in case of a break at least you can crimp shut the broken line to drive home on 5 cylinders without leaking gallons of fuel everywhere.

Also, in light of so many reports of problems, I think putting a dab of blue, or even red Loctite on the threads of the #4 isolator might prevent some problems. I wouldn't hesitate to do so.

 

Checked my 2006 last night and it's still holding strong at 48K miles.

 

my dads 06 still has the blue connector on #5 but its split in half. when you get the replacement is it the whole bit of line for #5 or is it just the little blue connector? is it an easy do it yourself or should we take it to a trusted mechanic? also there is a cummins place in clovis nm as well its right next to the fair grounds, never been in it but i have seen it when i was at a rodeo there (too bad they were closed on the weekend)

 

The replacement is the whole line and the bracket with the insulator in it.
Easy fix really. Simple hand tools, takes only a few minutes.

 

okay what tool did you use to get the torx head off.. its the second time we will have to be replacing it and we cant fit a torx head on a 1/4 inch socket with a ratchet down there.

 

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I would actually recommend that you NOT do this^^^ crimp method. For one, you won't be able to crimp that line closed enough to resist the pressure. Fuel will still flow out, no matter how tightly you squish it. For another, such a crimp is more likely to cause a spray rather than a stream of fuel.

I know that me personally, I'd rather have a STREAM of flammable liquid under my hood than a SPRAY of flammable mist-- if you get my meaning.

The Loctite suggestion, however, is probably a good idea.

JH

 

My buddy had his crack and blow diesel all over the place while pulling his boat home from the lake. He told me about it so I could save a possible headache. GOOD thing I did, but my situation was a little different on my 06. The small 8mm bolts on his worked loose, and in turn cracked the line in half. The 10 MM bolts that actual hold the bracket down to the intake on mine were GONE on #4 and #5. I loosened up the 8mm on the isolator, lined the bolt holes back up, put new bolts in and then retightened the 8mm bolts. If you look close at the pic you can identify were it is, right by the PCM is where # 4 is, notice the boost fooler laying there....

 

my 2006 5.9 has broken injector line #4 twice in 30 days, do you think a bad injector could be causing this . Both repairs made at dodge store

 

#4 went out on mine at 50K. Been riding with a spare ever since...