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TDR Issue 75 - February/March/April 2012
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ARTICLES | Current Issue
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10 Back
Issue 35 Review - February/March April 2002 • Industry News - Small Diesel Engines/Incorrect Reporting and Lube Oils • Feature Articles - The Turbo Diesel's Fuel Injection System/Bill Swail's Adventures/The Way We Were • Topics of Interest - That Sinking Feeling • Service Articles |
Member2Member
Second Generation Fuel Level Sending Unit Repair • Replacement Front Seats • Replacement Front Seat (Part II) • Shock Absorber Replacement/Bilstein Shocks |
First Generation
Intermittent Engine Starting and Transmission Won't Go in Gear • Fuel Gauge and Low Fuel Light • Serpentine Belt Tracking Off Fan Pulley • Gear Case Locating Dowel, aka "Killer Dowel Pin, aka KDP • Grid Heater Relay • Hard To Start • Tow Ratings |
12-Valve Engines
Engine Oil Filters • Crankshaft Sensor • Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge • Crack in Door at Latch • Cruise Control Won't Hold Speed • Loose Fan Pulley • Engine Oil Pump • Engine Block Illustration • NV4500 Problem • Uprating the EGR 12-Valve Engine • Performance Re-Programming • EGT Difference Among Cylinders • Converting From Five-Speed to Six-Speed Transmission |
24-Valve Engines
Unidentified Part in the Transmission Pan • Overdrive Off • Dead Accelerator Pedal and Trouble Codes • Replace the Engine Block Heater • Harmonic Damper • Bosch 275 HP Injectors • Pressure Drop Across Fuel Filter |
5.9 HP CR
Transmission Won't Shift Into or Stay in Park • Cruise Control Disengages Going Uphill • Radiator Removal Question • Remove and Replace the Engine Mounts • Injector Problems with Used Vegetable Oil as Fuel •Tires Versus Load Capacity |
6.7 HP CR
Diagnostic Trouble Code PO488 • J35 Recall (TSB18-024-09) Questions • EGR Service • Fuel Filter-Shell or No Shell • CCV Filter? |
Fourth Generation
Strange Ticking/Vibration • Key Fob Works Intermittently • Cab to Bed Seal and Possible Unintended Consequences • 68RFE Transmission Service • Air Conditioner Condenser Protection • How to Replace U-Joints |
Your Story
One Year Follow Up (2010 Ram ST) |
Technical Topics
Options for Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, or How to Get Well-Tanked |
Blowin' In The Wind
New Standards for Towing |
TDReview
Some Gotta Win - 3500 Evaluation (Dodge- Chevrolet - Ford) |
Motor Minded
The Five Phases of D.I.Y. Learning |
Idle Clatter
Fuel Filter Change Hints - 2010 and Up • Erratic Idle Speed |
Polly's Pickup
Shopping For a Truck |
Have Ram, Will Travel
Manual Transmission Rebuilds and Upgrades |
Back In The Saddle
Replacing a Fuel Sending Unit • Carry a Big Stick...Colt Cams • MBRP = Exhausted |
TDRV
3.73 or 4.10 Axle Ratio?• Air Bags, Timbrens or None • Lubricating Trailer Wheel Bearings • Selecting Trailer Tires • First Tow With My "3500 Max Tow" Package |
From The Shop Floor
No Start Tips |
Exhaust Note by Kevin Cameron
Simplicity and Something to Think About |
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TDR Issue 74 - November/December/January 2011-2012
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ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue |
Tailgating
Issue 34 Review
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Issue 34, November/December/January 2001 (Industry News • Feature Article - EGT Gauge Evaluation • Baja Trip • The TDR Buyer's Guide • Chapter News, Events and Travel
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Member2Member
Steering Woes • Steering Woes on Second Generation 4X4 |
First Generation
Fan Clutch Removal • Power Steering Hoses • Water Pump O-Ring Leaking • Replacing a Pinion Seal • Accelerator Pedal Vibration • Fuel Sending Unit • Oil in Coolant Reservoir • Buyer's Information • How to Remove the Rotor From the Hub? • Auxiliary Transmission Cooler • Best Coolant for My First Generation |
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12-Valve Engines
Fuel Gauge • Erratic Speedometer • An Easy Method to Remove a Rotor • Drain the Radiator • Radiator Fan • Headlight Gremlin • Torque Plate Contour • How to Set P7100 Pump Timing • Transmission Cooler Lines • Repairing Battery Cable Terminals • Upgrades and EGT Issues • Solvent for Adjusting Timing • Engine Popping at High RPM |
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24-Valve Engines
Engine Surging/Bucking • Replace the Axle? • Largest Injectors for Stock Turbo? • Engine Control Module/Wait To Start Light • Thermostat Housing Bolts • More Torque Convertor Intermittent Lock/Unlock |
5.9 HP CR
Engine Won't Run • Water Pump • 48RE "Hunting" • Coolant/Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanges • No Reverse on NV5600 • Power Steering Cap Blowing Off • Knocking in Injector Line • Choosing a Bigger Intercooler • Backlash in G56 Transmission |
6.7 HP CR
Insight From the Insight of the Cost of Regeneration • Codes PO137/P2A01, What To Do? • Exhaust Brake Whistle • Transmission Leak • Check Gauges and Electronic Throttle Control Light On • Noise in the Turbo Area • Engine Dying at Idle |
Fourth Generation
Fresh Cabin Air and a Hot Butter Knife • Integrated Brake Controller • Fuel in the Engine Oil • Lube the Cardan Joint? • Speedometer Recalibration • Website For Tracking a Truck on Order • Loose Lug Nuts and an Oil Seep • Harsh Shifting From Forward to Reverse • Factory Spray-in Bedliner Versus LineX • 4500/5500 With Urea |
TDResource
2011 Technical Service Bulletins
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TDReview
TDR is in the (Open) House
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Your Story
The Continuing Story of Mr. Schwarz |
Four Whaling
Eye on the Ball for Thumbs on the Wheel • Eyes on Reality • Eye on the Bouncing Fuel Standards Ball • The Bigger Ball (Fuel Consumption Standards) |
Motor Minded
To Assume |
Idle Clatter
Black Oil • Fuel Dilution • Rear Axle Lube Change • The Number One Question! • Exhaust Brake, On or Off? • Check Engine Light • I Smell Fuel! • Unintended Consequences • 12-Valve Throttle Linkage |
Ranch Dressing
Codes, Causes and Concerns - Continued |
Have Ram, Will Travel
Vacuum Pump Seal Kit • The Cargo or Car-Hauler Trailer • Bosch CP3 High Pressure Fuel Injection Pump • Power Steering Pump |
Back In The Saddle
Fuelin' Around • Bitchin' Hitchin' and Gauges • New Wheels and Tires - Turnin' and Burnin' • 47RH Transmission Modifications |
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TDR Issue 73 August/September/October 2011
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ARTICLES | Sold Out |
Tailgating
About Issue 73
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Issue 33, Aug/Sept/Oct 2001 (Industry News • Accessories Installed • Truck Repair/Problems • Feature Article: "How to Drive" • Truck A Boy Named Clessie)
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Member2Member
Headache in California - '98.5 Owners Beware • Third Generation Wheel Bearing Replacement • Replacement Fuel Filter Housing for '97-'99 Engines |
First Generation
Cab Cracks • Replacement Locking Hubs • Plastic Hydraulic Clutch Line • Engine Won't Shut Off • Water in Fuel Sensor • Towing Question • Brake Lights Come on When Depressing the Clutch Pedal
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12-Valve Engines
Fuel Line and Fittings at Tank • Automatic Transmission Won't Shift • Engine Oil Pressure Sending Unit • Vacuum Pump Reseal/Fiber Vane Replacement • Removing Lifters • Horsepower Potential for P7100 Pumps |
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24-Valve Engines
Automatic Transmission Problems • NV4500 Transmission Parts • Fuel Leak • Erratic Idle After Using Cruise Control • Check Engine Light • Intermittent Torque Converter Unlock/Lock • Automatic Transmission Won't Shift |
5.9 HP CR
Transmission Advice • Starter Won't Operate • Coolant Leak • Odometer Reads "No Fuse" • Console Lid Jammed • No Backup Lights • Engine Won't Start • Smoke, Rough Idle, Lower Mileage • Worn G56 Input Bearings? • Testing and Rebuilding Injectors • Engine Stumbles and Dies • High Pressure Fuel Leak? • Changing Rocker Housing and Valve Cover Gaskets |
6.7 HP CR
Insight From the EDGE Insight • New Emissions, New Guidelines - Watch Out Aftermarket • New EGR Valve • Turbo Actuator? • Clutch Release Bearing • Vacuum Leak Sound • Cleaned the MAP Sensor |
Fourth Generation
Installing a Boost Gauge • Quick Release Grill Kit • Torque Specifications • Optional Bug Screen • TPMS Compatibility • Oil Change Required Message |
Technical Topics
It's Time to Inspect Your Harmonic Damper
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TDReview
TDR is in the (Open) House
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Your Story
The Continuing Story of Mr. Schwarz |
Four Whaling
Trailer Braking • Trailer Breaking? • Gentle Braking • The New Comparison Math: $59,545 < $56,945 |
Motor Minded
Got Touch? |
Idle Clatter
Theme: Options/Additions to Truck • Fuel Mileage • 2010 Truck Notes • More 2010 Notes • Fuel Filter Hassles • Pumping Gas • Saving on the Cost of Fuel • Alternative Fuels • What's in a Name? • Hit and Miss Converter Clutch • Lift Pump • AMP Bed Step Installation |
Ranch Dressing
Theme: "What Would I Do?" • Let There Be Light • Fiat and Chrysler • Industry News |
Have Ram, Will Travel
Selecting the Aftermarket Turbocharger System • Passenger Door Switch Channel • Bosch CP3 High Pressure Fuel Injection Pump • Power Steering Pump |
Back In The Saddle
Boost on a Budget |
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TDR Issue 72 - May/June/July 2011
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ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue |
Tailgating
About Issue 72 • Cummins Plant Tour/Open House
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Issue 32, May/June/July 2001 (Feature Article: Lube Oil Filter Expose • Installation of Accessories • Industry News)
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Member2Member
CLUTCH UPDATE: South Bend Clutch Makes Further Improvements to Its Street Dual Disc |
First Generation
No Speedometer or Overdrive • Erratic Idle Speed • Engine Paint • Throttle Linkage Repair • Fuel Leak at Fuel Filter Base • Spring Sags to the Left • W150 Frame Strength
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12-Valve Engines
Lift Pump Mounting Studs • Valve Stem Seals • Missing Dowel Pin • Tachometer Reads Zero, Engine Still Runs • Inexpensive Block Heater Plug Upgrade • Pilot Bearing Failures • P7100 Pump Modifications • Head Gasket Versus Boost Level • Camshaft Removal • Stock Setting for Torque Plate |
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24-Valve Engines
Power Steering Moan When Very Cold • Exhaust Manifold Bolt • Heater Fan Motor • Source for Oilite Pilot Bushing • Fifth Gear Synchronizer Failure • Fluttering Tachometer |
5.9 HP CR
Engine Misfiring -Code P2149 • Diagnostic Trouble Code P2149 Repair • Fuel Injector Ticking Noise • Hot Antifreeze Odor • 2004-2005 Engine Differences • Best Year Third Generation Turbo Diesel? • Diesel Fuel in Engine Oil • G56 Transmission Girdle |
6.7 HP CR
6.7-Liter Engine Report For 2007.5-2011 Engines • CCV and EGR Service • Whistling Noise • Front Differential Pinion Seal Leaking • Resetting the Oil Change Indicator • Too Many Issues with the G56? |
Fourth Generation
Resetting the Oil Change Calculator • Park Assist Feature on a Laramie • AFE Cold Air Box and Check Engine Light • Rear Differential Additive • '11 3500 Chassis Cab Owner Observations |
Technical Topics
Injectors for 2003 and Newer HPCR Engines
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TDReview
The Auto Show Reports (Detroit Auto Show • Chicago Auto Show • Third: Cab and Chassis News)
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TDResource
Technical Service Bulletins |
Four Whaling
Famous Last Words • Who Will Go Light-Duty First? • Ratings Have Lost Their Shelf Life • The New Comparison Math: $59,545 < $56,945 |
Motor Minded
Off-Route: Recalculating... |
Idle Clatter
12-Valve Hard Start - Do the Homework • 24-Valve No Start - The Obvious • Rusty Pan • Correct Axle Ratio • Manual Transmission Questions • Water in Fuel - False Alarm! • Troubleshooting Trouble Codes • Brighter Headlights • 53 Block • Repair or Replace? • No Seat Heat • Harmonic Balancer • Worn Out Speedometer • Manual Transmission Service • Ran Out of Fuel on a Hill • Here We Go Again! |
Have Ram, Will Travel
BOOK REVIEW: The Turbo Diesel Buyer's Guide Focus on the Third Generation • Changing the Valve Cover Gasket • Fuel Filter Replacement Notes • Exhaust Brakes, An Addendum to Issue 71 • Dropped Valve Seats |
TDRV
Tampa RV Show • RV Battery Isolator • Trailer Wheel Bearing Service • B&W Companion Fifth-Wheel Hitch • Brake Controller Question • Tire Clearance |
From The Shop Floor
Electrically Speaking |
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TDR Issue 71 - February/March/April 2011
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ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue |
Tailgating
2011 Member Decal
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10 Back
Issue 31, February/March/April 2001 (Follow-up on Jim's 2001.5 Truck • What Else was in Issue 31? • Industry News • Takeovers? • Installation of Accessories)
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Member2Member
Clutch Experiences, and the South Bend Street Dual-Disc • Ball Joint Replacement |
First Generation
Electrical Failure Repaired • Transmission Leak • Windshield Wipers Quit Working • HVAC Blower Motor Erratic • Replace the Oil Pan • Transmission Temperature Sensor • Dual Rear Wheel Conversion Issues
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12-Valve Engines
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement on a 2-Wheel Drive • Bosch P7100 Injection Pump Removal Tips • Replace the Fuel Tank Sending Unit • Blinking Headlights • Transmission Fluid to Coolant Heat Exchanger Fittings • Side (Lifter) Cover Leaking • Problems with G56 Transmission Conversion • Wants 400HP
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24-Valve Engines
Power Steering Pump and Hydroboost •Torque Converter Lock/Unlock • Squeak at Front of Engine • Fuel Heater Leak on Filter Housing • Smoke From Crankcase Vent • Possible KDP Issue on 24-Valve Engine? |
5.9 HP CR
Heater Core Replacement • Multifunction Switch Repair • Engine Suddenly Runs Rough • Adjusting the Bands in a 48RE Transmission • 48RE Transmission Noise • Draining the Radiator • Transmission Cooler Lines • Overfilling the NV5600 Transmission • Early Versus Late HPCR Fuel Mileage • Injector Problems |
6.7 HP CR
Check Gauges Light • Check Engine Light • Closed Crankcase Ventilation Filter • Engine Block Heater • Programmer and Mileage |
Fourth Generation
EVIC Message • Integral Trailer Brake Controller • Observations: Third Generation Versus Fourth Generation |
Technical Topics
Momentum Versus the Exhaust Brake
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TDReview
The Editor Purchases a Fourth Generation Truck (Purchase Confirmation or Buyer's Remorse?) |
TDResource
Lube Oil Filtration Update • A Look at Partial Synthetic Filters • Synthetic Oil Filters • What is a Micron? • Fleetguard's Venturi Oil Filter or The $45 Oil Filter or The Ideal John Martin Oil Filter |
Four Whaling
Momentum, or Momentous? • Forty-Five Minutes with Fred (Diaz)
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Motor Minded
The Cost of a Storage Shed |
Idle Clatter
Fuel Economy? A.K.A. Government Momentum • 2010 Grill • Engine Failures • Wiring and Other Problems • Changing Gears • Junky Fuel |
Have Ram, Will Travel
Manual Transmission Rebuilds and Upgrades • Tools for Fixing the Killer Dowel Pin • Continued Momentum with the 1990 Turbo Diesel • Rebuilding the G56 Six-Speed Transmission • Engine Failure |
TDRV
RV Tire Survey • Enough Truck? • Integrated Brake Controller with Hydraulic Disc Trailer Brakes • Trailer Brakes • Towing in Overdrive with an Automatic Transmission • MaxBrake Controller with an Integrated Brake Controller |
From The Shop Floor
A Look at Injectors • Cool Homemade Too - The "Short Finder" • Intermittent System Charging • Warning Lights and Cruise Control Blues • Second Generation Transmission Cooler Leaks
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