JVRAM07

Just bought an 07 5.9l. It is my first diesel and so far have about 3500 miles on it. I already took out the silencer ring. My first planned mod is the gauge kit from diesel manor. Everything seems to work well on my truck but i do have a few questions.
1. Does anyone else with an 07 auto tranny have the problem of when putting it in 1st gear the 1 does not box on the dash. When you put it in any other gear that gear is boxed. It works in 1st but im not sure if it is locking into gear since its like it isnt in gear according to the dash.
2. My next question is if anyone has any tips on drilling the pyro probe hole in the manifold. I am going to start small and work my way up to the final bit, then use a vacuum to get any left over debris.
3. My dealership keeps sending me letters about how i should get an oil change now, but my factory book says at the earliest 7500 miles. I use that because i do alot of stop and go and sometimes the engine never really gets warmed up all the way.

thanks and i like this site its really helpfull.
Jim

rustyshakelford

i did my first oil change at 3000. its not going to hurt it to do it early. every other i do is at 5k with valvoline blue

brett

dodgezilla04

when i did my pyro, i duct taped over most of the tail pipe. center punched the hole location. got the drill,tap, goggles, and leather gloves ready. started the truck and started to make chips. when you break through the exhaust will clear the hole since it is restricted at the tailpipe. cover the tap with some grease(to catch more chips) and continue. the goggles are obvious, the gloves are when tapping, that escaping exhaust can get darned hot! 22K miles later i swapped out the factory turbo and no evidence that anything went through it.
good luck

scottsjeeprolet

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You can do as dodgezilla04 said or i just coated my drill bit in lots of grease to hold the shavings, same with the tap.
If you are from MD you could come over tomorrow 2-10 as we are having another Chapter #33 wrenchin day, but i don't know where you are.

JVRAM07

sorry i need to work on my sig and stuff. im in virginia beach.

mj007

No Pra-blem-O! Welcome aboard!

JVRAM07

so anyone got any idea about my first question? I am about to take it to the dealer if i can't figure out if this is normal. Also i see alot of people on here in chapter clubs from all over. Is there one for the virginia beach area anyone know of?

04ctd

tranny indicator sounds like an adjustment.

I would see what other TSB's are out there, and get them all done same time.
search for P0514 - it's annoying.

do you have High Idle?

shop tapped Pyro for a buddy last week, laid a magnet on manifold VERY close to drill, pulled bit & cleaned it with magnet often,

stuck small magnet in hole ~5 times, cleaned it out.

worked fine.

XLR8R

That's how I do my pyros, too.

Shift indicator is a simple adjusment.

JVRAM07

ya went to the dealer today and i need to set up an appointment. thanks for all your answers. I have one more question. I am in the navy and often go away for months at a time. What do i need to do to prepare my truck for long sitting times?

XLR8R

What do you do in the Navy?

JVRAM07

I am an AT, i fix the electronics systems on F/a 18's

rustyshakelford

bring your truck to me, and ill take care of it while your away. ill even drive it so it doesnt get flat spots on the tires

brett

XLR8R

Awesome!

I bet you've worked on my brother's Hornet... how long you been at Oceana?

JVRAM07

been there about 2 years now
Ya, i think i will pass on that...