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					  <title><![CDATA[Why Subscribe to the TDR?]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[You'd probably be astounded by the number of emails we receive like the following:I just wanted to thank you.&#160; Last weekend my wife and I took a long weekend trip to Gatlinburg,Tennessee.&#160; During the trip, we lost the lift pump, and it cost me $1,100 to have a local dealer replace it.&#160;&#160;&#160; Now that I'm a TDR subscriber, I am able to look up information on my 24-valve '98.5.&#160;&#160;I won't get caught unprepared again.Or like this one:Question 1:&#160; I own a '98.5 Dodge Turbo Diesel.&#160; At 79,000 miles, it began to idle erratically.&#160; I changed the fuel filter which solved the problem for a few days.&#160; And back it came.&#160; Is it time for a new lift pump?&#160; I do not have a fuel pressure gauge installed.&#160; Our response 1:&#160; It could be a new transfer pump is needed.&#160; Or a new VP44 (expensive).&#160; Either way, you will not know until you install a gauge.&#160; So that is your first priority.&#160; Install a gauge to see what fuel pressure you have.&#160; Our email discussion continued with question 2:&#160; How much pressure do I need, and what's a VP44?&#160; If it is a transfer pump, is there a suitable alternative to the stocker?Considering about 500,000 trucks were produced&#160;during model years&#160;'98.5 - '02, this Achilles heel will not go away soon.&#160; It is an unfortunate story as this deficiency can be corrected.&#160; If the TDR could only reach the balance of the 499,999 truck owners . . . .&#160;&#160;A TDR subscription&#160;prevents problems before they&#160;occur.If this issue could affect you, check out this reprint&#160;from TDR Issue 56, I Hate To Do This (Or, Fuel Transfer Pumps Revisited)Or this reprint from TDR Issue 60, The Ongoing&#160;Fuel Transfer Pump Saga (Or, Why Subscribe to the TDR?).&#160; Conclusion:&#160; Since 1993, the goal of the Turbo Diesel Register has been to give Turbo Diesel owners more satisfaction in the ownership of their Dodge pickups.&#160; To do so, we focus on solving problems that you may encounter; inform you on areas for improvement; advise you about aftermarket parts and their performance; keep you up to date on all aspects of truck development; and provide you with information on industry trends.&#160; At the same time that we're supplying the technical nuts-and-bolts, the TDR provides you with some EZ chair entertainment and gives members a sense of community.Using the fuel transfer pump saga that applies to 500,000 or more&#160;'98.5 - '02 owners, I hope we have given you an example of how a TDR subscription will benefit you.&#160; I hope you'll join the TDR as we work hard to keep 'em on the road.&#160;&#160; Click here to subscribe (or renew your current subscrption) to the Turbo Diesel Register!&#160;&#160; Or give us a call (toll-free) at (888) 440-8371.Current TDR members can&#160;click here to request&#160;a username/password to access the Discussion Forums.]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[SCTDR Cummins Truck Rodeo Weekend - July 10 - 12, 2009]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[We've received confirmation that the folks within the South Carolina TDR (SCTDR)&#160;Chapter are organizing their first Cummins Truck Rodeo Weekend for July 10 -12, 2009!&#160; Get on out there and sign up now.&#160; How does this sound?&#160; Weekend camping at one of the top rated camp grounds in South Carolina.&#160; Friday night at a drag strip.&#160; Saturday at a truck/tractor pull.&#160; The truck/tractor pull is put on by a high school FFA, and they do a nice job at it.&#160;&#160; Everything is within 20 miles of the campground . Drag strip: Ware Shoals Dragway - Sponsored&#160;by Computer Magic OnLine - Draglist.com. State Park:&#160; Calhoun Falls State Park/Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area.For more information, contact Ken Lauber at kenlauber46@yahoo.com - or - Gary Croyle at&#160;gcroyle@perfht.com. Have a great time, and send us pictures!]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR Issue 64 - May/June/July 2009]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[ 



ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue

Member2MemberSteering Improvements - Part 2/Turbo Air Guide - Tag 3 Update

10 BackIssue 24, May/June/July 1999

First GenerationReplace the Fuel Filter/Leak on Fuel Filter Housing/Heater Valve/Lower Radiator Hose/Loose Steering/Spring Hanger Bushings/Front Rotor Disc Wear/injection Pump Wear/Killer Dowel Pin


12-Valve EnginesRecurring Diagnostic Code P1389/Front Crankshaft Seal and Wear Ring/Automatic Transmission Shifts Erratically/Gauges and Accessories Inoperative/Installing Plungers and Barrels in the P7100 Injection Pump/Setting Injection Timing When Replacing Pump/How to Make 600 Horsepower/Removing Camshaft Drive Gear


24-Valve EnginesDefective Fuel Line Check Valve/Engine Block Heater/Transmission Fluid Loss/Fuel Leak at Fuel Filter/Engine Oil Pressure Sending Unit/Turbo Upgrade Advice/Selecting a Head Gasket/Tabbing the Killer Dowel Pin/Uneven Braking

5.9 HP CROil Leaking From Intercooler Hose/Slow to Shift Transmission/Adjusting the Doors/Unusual Starting Behavior/Finding the Bad Injector/Replacing Injectors?/Better Injectors?/Preventive Maintenance?/Help Needed for Installing Twin Turbos/Erratic Rail Pressure

6.7 HP CRWiring Trailer Receptacle/New Truck Questions/Cycle the Key for Codes Feature/Check Engine Light/engine Hesitation-Stutter/CCV Filter/6.7 HPCR Basics-Changing the CCV Filter/6.7 HPCR Oil Change Data/TSB Releases on the 6.7 Engine/Future ECM Complexity and Current Diagnostic Trouble Codes/6.7-Liter Fuel Filter Follies

Technical TopicsMedia Gibberish/Fuel and Oil Additives

Cummins' Column6.7-Liter Ask the Engineer

TDReview2010 Dodge Ram 25500/3500 Heavy Duty and 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab Introduction]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Northwest Bombers - Upcoming Events!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[If you're located in Washington, Western Oregon, or Northern California, read on!&#160; The Northwest Bombers have two events planned for this summer.June 20 - The Industrial Injection Northwest Nationals.&#160; You don&#8217;t need a fast truck to race (but if you have one bring it anyway)!&#160; Same-day Awards for: - Open &#38; Gear-slammer brackets- Heads-up &#38; Quickest ET First-time racers welcome.&#160;&#160;Charge for track fees only &#8211; no diesel membership or series requirements.&#160; BBQ after the race at Silver Spurs in Bremerton/Silverdale (www.bremertonraceway.com).&#160; Gates open at 8:00 am. Time trials begin at 9:00 am.&#160; Eliminations around 1:00 pm. July 4, 2009 - Diesel Rally and Campout!&#160; 800 Nels Nelson Road; Bremerton, WA&#160; 9831 (Silver Spurs Horse Facility across from the Fairgrounds).Bring the family and spend the weekend with fellow diesel enthusiasts.&#160;&#160; Lots of parking/camping spots Chili cook-off.&#160; Live Band.&#160; Show-n-Shine (rain or shine). Games &#8211; horseshoes, volleyball, etc. Clubhouse with kitchen.&#160; Donation of $5 per vehicle at the gate for those who are able.For more information, please contact&#160;&#34;Rottin&#34; Rhonda Kelley at&#160;dieselqueenbee@yahoo.com&#160;- or (425) 269-0029.]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR Buyer&#39;s Guide]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.turbodieselregister.com/articlelive/articles/152/1/TDR-Buyers-Guide/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[But first, a note about its contents.&#160; I am sure you know the guy or gal who cannot complete the task because a small detail is missing.&#160; That has been the case with this Buyer's Guide.&#160; It was originally produced in 2002.&#160; We then&#160;updated it each year thereafter.&#160; Along the way, some of the photography was lost.&#160; Along the way Chrysler became DaimlerChrysler and now Chrysler LLC.&#160; Along the way, there have been technical service updates.&#160; Along the way we made corrections and waited.&#160; And waited.&#160; And waited.Then we realized that it is 99.9% complete, and we decided to wait no longer.&#160; Here it is!This 146-page .pdf&#160; TDR Buyer's Guide&#160;represents years of research.&#160; It contains a wealth of helpful information for new truck or new-to-diesel owners.There was a debate among the staff and writers and members about who should have access to this file.&#160; In the end, we have opted to make the information available to everyone.&#160; We know that web-only viewers have come to realize that the internet is really not free.&#160; With this in mind, the TDR staff, writers and members would ask you to consider joining the Turbo Diesel Register.&#160; We have no doubt the information we can provide will prove valuable to you.&#160; To learn more about the Turbo Diesel Register or to subscribe, click here.To download your copy of the (99.9% complete) TDR Buyer's Guide, click here (3 meg file), click here:&#160; http://www.turbodieselregister.com/Issues/BuyersGuide2009.pdf.Enjoy!&#160; We hope to have you as a fellow Turbo Diesel enthusiast soon!]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Upstate Bombers First Annual Dyno Day and Sled Pull a Success!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Upstate Bombers on their first annual dyno day and sled pull.&#160; They filed this report:* * *The first annual Upstate Bombers Dyno Day and Sled Pull had a great turnout. Brand X Performance from New Hampshire brought their Dynojet 248 and ran 14 trucks. The high horsepower award went to James Kauffman from Bainbridge, NY with his '04 Dodge 2500 at 531 hp and 1015 tq.&#160; Second place&#160;went to Chad Taylor from Willet, NY with his '02 Dodge 2500 at 475 hp and 876 tq.&#160;&#160; The Sled Pull was put on in conjunction with the Cincinnatus Fire Department. After the usual extended wait while the gassers pulled (which was good for some carnage and a headache), the diesels pulled. The Chevys semed to rule the day, but the most impressive pull was by&#160;fellow TDR member -&#160;Michael Garofalo (also known on the TDR Website as&#160;Highfinance97)&#160;with his '97 Dodge.&#160;His TDR Grill Badge was&#160;unmistakeable&#160;coming down the track.&#160;&#160; Diesel Street 8500 class was won by Gary Aniska from Scranton, PA with an '07 Chevy; second place was captured by&#160;Travis Pushlar from Cazenovia, &#160;NY with an '01 Dodge.&#160; Diesel OpenStreet 9000 was won by Michael Garofalo of Clarks Summit, PA with a '97 Dodge; second place&#160;was captured by Travis Pushlar again with his Dodge. A great time was had by all, and the diesel trucks put on a great show at the pulls. We hope to see you at the next function of the Upstate Bombers!&#160;Peter ToombsUpstate Bombers* * To join this group, contact Peter Toombs at (315) 656-8123 or&#160;ptoombs@earthlink.net.Nice work Upstate Bombers!]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR Member - Requesting Support for Quaden Dodge]]></title>
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The Turbo Diesel Register is a community of Dodge diesel truck enthusiasts who work to support each other while having a lot of fun with our trucks.&#160; We received the following letter from a TDR Member requesting help for his local dealership, a dealership that has supported the community for over fifty years.&#160;&#160;&#160; So if you are in need of a new truck or service, consider contacting the folks at Quaden Dodge in Okauchee, Wisconsin.* * *
Mr. Patton, 
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Often and regularly at TDR we, the members, are asked or offer to help someone in need. &#160;We love to do it, volunteer our time, efforts, and resources. We know people who need it, and wish that we can do so for everyone. &#160;I wouldn&#8217;t ordinarily ask for something like this, to be applied to a business. But in this case, I would at least like to share the information. &#160;
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Our local dealership, Quaden Dodge, in Southeast Wisconsin&#8217;s Waukesha County, has been designated by the Dodge to be closed. &#160;This comes over the manufacturer&#8217;s decision in light of the economic developments. They contacted John, and gave them a strict time line in which to cover the inventory expenses, and basically offered no help in moving any parts, vehicles or otherwise support. &#160;Either they are stuck with a lot full of product, or do whatever to try and break even, or go bankrupt. &#160;I really don&#8217;t know, but the options are few.&#160; Quaden is a family business, and what you&#8217;d call a &#8220;mom and pop&#8221; operation. &#160;They have offered great service for about 50 years, and catered to our military veterans and public safety professionals. &#160;I, as one of their Diesel junkies, have always been happy and treated well. Despite the changes, Quaden will stay open to offer the same great service, without the &#8220;Dodge.&#8221; 
Maybe we can spread the word around, and have members visit the dealership. &#160;They have inventory on good pricing in the lot, and parts department. &#160;We can even make a regional even and get together.&#160; It is a beautiful drive this time of year from any point in Midwest, or wherever your piece of heaven may be. &#160;Any thoughts you have, please let me know. 
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Thank you for your help and great work as always.&#160; If you think this should be printed or posted in forums, please do as you wish. &#160;
Sincerely, 
&#160;


Steve R, 
TDR Member, rabsyeeha
* * *We appreciate Steve's letter and encourage you to contact the folks at Quaken Dodge if you're in the area and in need of a truck or parts.&#160; Thank you, Steve, for exemplifying what the TDR is all about!
DEALER INFORMATION: John Quaden Dodge127 E Wisconsin AveOkauchee, WI 53069Phone:&#160; (262) 367-2626
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					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[TDR Ontario Chapter At It Again!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[The TDR Members in Ontario, Canada have been at it again. In early May, they convened to have a little fun. Thirty-eight trucks were dynoed, and they had over fifty trucks in attendance! Although they did have torrential rain (and a Chevy outdid all of the Dodges thanks to a fresh motor rebuild and nitrous), we hear they had a great time. And best of all, no one broke their trucks! Thanks for the update, Robert! For those of you located in Ontario, Canada, contact Robert Schwarzli to become part of the group. He can be reached at tdrontario@gmail.com.]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@turbodieselregister.com (Robin Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Issue 64 (May/June/July, 2009) In the Mail!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Issue 64 of the Turbo Diesel Register is being mailed out week beginning April 27, 2009.&#160; Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery.&#160; International subscribers should allow 14 - 21 days for delivery.&#160; In Issue 64, the TDR Membership is challenged to &#34;Turn off the television, and go outside to play!&#34;Our focus is on what makes the world of the Turbo Diesel Truck go round, thus helping you maintain your truck.&#160; We've not wasted any ink on the &#34;blues of the day.&#34;&#160; You can get that in abundance on the radio, television and other internet outlets.Although the page count is 124 pages (versus the 132 pages in Issue 63), there is&#160;more information available to TDR Members in this issue.&#160; Some of the articles you will find in Issue 64 include:- Automatic transmission fluid change.- Steering improvements using an aftermarket steering dampener.- TDR Member maintenance tips.- Fuel filter leaks discussed in First Generation and 24-Valve Columns.- Injector advice in the 5.9 HPCR Column.- A lengthy discussion on diagnostic trouble codes for the 6.7-liter engine.- New TSBs for the 6.7-liter engine.- New fuel filter assembly for the 6.7-liter engine.- Media gibberish and irresponsible reporting.- Try a bottle of &#34;Noo-Life&#34; for your fuel system and our discussion of fuel additives - again!- A look at the 2010 Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel.- Long-time writers Holmes, Donnelly, Leno and Redmond discuss new product installations on their trucks.We are confident that you will enjoy Issue 64.Spread the word about the TDR!&#160; And as always, thank you for your continued support.Robert PattonEditor, Turbo Diesel Register]]></description>
					  <author>rpatton@ix.netcom.com (Robert Patton)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Wilson Manifold Contest Results!]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Beginning March 1, TDR Members had the opportunity to post their credentials in order to do a product evaluation of a Wilson &#34;Thrasher&#34; Intake Manifold.&#160; The Wilson folks generously agreed to supply an intake manifold for the contest and the would-be TDR field test correspondents submitted their entries during the next sixty days.It is now time to announce the winners.&#160; That's right, winners (plural)!The folks at Wilson shared your enthusiasm for this contest (TDR members responded with many excellent entries), and they decided to ship out two of their Thrasher manifolds for our contest winners to evaluate.&#160; Let us extend a big &#34;thank you&#34; to the folks at Wilson for their sponsorship of this contest.And the winners of the Wilson Thrasher Intake Manifolds for their '03 - '07 5.9 engines:SSwords - Scott's entry represents the &#34;average Joe&#34; kind of owner. He has a '06 2500, Quad Cab, 4x4 that already has several engine modifications. We look forward to his evaluation to see how the Thrasher works with his existing PSM air box, drop in air filter, and Bully Dog performance module. The judges felt your evaluation would be very analytical and contain an excellent technical evaluation!HHuntitall -&#160;Casey's entry represents the owner that likes to talk and type. His colorful entry caught the judges' attention. The key to his winning entry, &#34;I know the County Sheriff and most of his deputies very well.&#34; Casey's truck is a '03 3500, 4x4 that already has a TST PowerMax, new injector nozzles, a Holley fuel transfer pump, a SouthBend Clutch and perhaps a new turbocharger. The judges felt your evaluation would be very insightful and, shall we say, colorful!Congratulations, SSwords and HHuntitall! A member of the TDR staff will contact you to make shipping arrangements. Your assignment will be to provide a 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day report on the Wilson Thrasher manifold. The project should be completed and your final evaluation submitted 90 days after you receive the product.Again, our thanks go out to all of the TDR Membership for your participation. And thank you, Wilson Manufacturing, for your sponsorship of this project!This one has been so much fun that we'll be working with other vendors to offer their products for future &#34;be a TDR writer&#34; contests.Scott and Casey, get ready to send us your stories!Robert PattonEditor, Turbo Diesel Register]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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