my dad has a 03 QC 3500 drw 2wd with 146,xxx and he says its getting nosiy @ idle.
do they need the valves done at 150k like the 2nd gens , are the specs the same, 0.10 intake and 0.20 exhaust?


thanks dieselfan.

 

Yes to both questions

 

what d you mean the valves done?

 

set the valve lash.

dieselfan

 

what dose that cost to get done..?

 

I did my 03 at about 30k - the worst one was .002" loose. It was free - the gasket is reusable. Craig

 

I have 108,000 on mine and would like to get it done just wonderin what the dealer would charge?

 

Hard to say what the dealer would charge, but it doesn't take very long to do

 

what would be making an 07 with 2000 miles sound like a gas burner that has spark knock??

 

wait a couple of days, my dad is bringing his in to the dealer to get them done. i will let you know.


dieselfan.

 

Do keep us posted. I'm wanting to get mine done too. Is he taking it to a Dodge dealer, or Cummins.

 

a dodge dealer, he will be dropping it off this week or next and picking up an 07.
i will be sure to keep everyone posted.


dieselfan.

 

Anyone have a link to adjusting the valves yourself?
Self adjusting(like an ls1), or do you need to bump it over for each valve?

 

Valve lash adjustment not required for those owners that uses synthetic oil.

 

i have never heard of this.. what is your reasoning behind this? im pretty sure that the valve stems streach and the vlaves seat in further reguardless of type of oil.. ????