Ever wonder what goes into the designing and engineering of a full-size pickup truck like the all-new Ram Heavy Duty? Well here’s your chance to find out! Join us Tuesday December 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST right here at the Turbo Diesel Register for a 1.5 hour open Q&A session with 2010 Ram Heavy Duty and Cummins diesel engineers. During the event, RAM and CUMMINS engineers will be on hand to field all of your hard hitting questions.
We agree that this event should be open to any and all interested parties, not just current TDR Members. So, if you are not a current TDR Member, this is your chance to check us out. Log in now and set up your free trial membership. We encourage you to invite other non-TDR members to join up for this event as well. Simply click below to activate your online account and get ready to join the discussion on December 8.
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As a lead-in to the event, and to help prepare the engineers for the Q&A, we would like to have you start thinking about what you're going to ask, and come prepared to type! And, if you cannot join us live on December 8, we've set up a forum for you to pre-submit your questions.
Preparation:
1 - Effective November 9, we will dedicate one forum to the “Ask the Engineer event.” Here is a link: http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/dodge-cummins-tech-talk/217616-upcoming-tech-talk-dodge-cummins-engineers-submit-questions-here.html#post2101055. Begin posting the questions you would like addressed that day by a Ram or Cummins engineer. You do not have to post your questions in advance. We are setting up this option to allow individuals who cannot attend on December 8 to get their questions addressed. 2 - Direct your questions to the Ram or Cummins engineering teams. 3 - Limit each post to one or two questions; clarity and brevity work best. However, there is no limit to the number of questions you can ask. 4 - Review existing posts to avoid repeat questions. 5 - Keep questions on topic and related to the 2010 Ram HD powered by the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel.
The Event:
1 - Tune in between 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to be a part of the discussion. 2 - If you did not post your questions in advance, post them now using the guidelines provided above. 3 - The Ram and Cummins engineering teams will be answering your questions live via TDR discussion forum. 4 - During the event, allow the Ram and Cummins engineering teams to supply the answers. Remember, this is not about member discussions. 5 - Questions will not be answered in order of post, so be sure to allow time for a response. 6 - Questions regarding a specific dealer cannot be answered in this venue. 7 - Questions regarding future products cannot be address in this venue. 8 - Questions regarding the overall business of Cummins or Chrysler Group LLC cannot be addressed in this venue.
With all of the details and disclaimers properly noted, I want everyone to realize this is a special event. I just returned from the press introduction of the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty truck. One word describes this truck, Outstanding! Please realize that I do not use superlatives often. For me, “Outstanding!” equates to a level of enthusiasm that I’ve not had in the past eighteen months. Chances are you may feel the same about this past year. Time to snap out of the indifferent attitude. We’ve got a new truck to talk about, and it is backed up by some very inspired engineers, sales, and service support staff.
I am hopeful that I can transfer some of my enthusiasm to you. I have already had my opportunity to “Ask the Engineers” at the press introduction. Here is your chance to do the same.
So remember to mark your calendars now for the Tuesday, December 8, “Ask the Engineer” event – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If this time of day finds you in rush-hour traffic or at the end of your business day, we still want your participation. Log on to the website and begin posting your questions now. We will provide a downloadable summary of the information shared at the event to anyone with an interest. And I’m sure we will be publishing a condensed version in the next issue of the Turbo Diesel Register.
I look forward to your participation in this event.
Issue 66 of the Turbo Diesel Register is in the mail. It was mailed week ending November 6, 2009. Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 – 21 days for delivery.
Calendar year 2010 is fast approaching, and you will be able to track the entire year with the fourth annual TDR Calendar that is included in this magazine’s cover-wrap. The competition was the best yet. For this issue, the writers were asked to look at the “big picture” and review what every Turbo Diesel owner needs to know. Did they succeed? You be the judge. What else can you look forward to in Issue 66?
- Sign up to be a part of the 2010 TDR Travel Companion. - Winter modifications by Ben Rumson. - Third Generation HVAC problems. - “10 Back” looks at the future of diesel fuels. - “BITW” provides a recap of the plans for diesel engines at Ford and Dodge. - Writer Joe Donnelly gives a detailed look at the 5.9-liter HPCR (’03 – ’09) injectors. - Our annual summary of Dodge Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) is always helpful when looking for a solution to a problem you may be having with your truck. - John Holmes takes a look at the most common diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). - Joe Donnelly tells you everything you need to know about clutches. - Exhaust brakes and automatic transmissions serve as our topic of conversation for the “Backfire” column. - And as always, problems are presented, discussed and solutions offered in each of our “Generation” and “Engine” feature columns.
We are confident that Issue 66 provides insight into what makes your Turbo Diesel tick. We also hope Issue 66 serves to entertain you.
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We are now publishing the Turbo Diesel Register magazine digitally online as well as in print. Currently we have Issue 50 through Issue 65 available to TDR members in digital format. Coming soon, we'll have a digital or web-only subscription available.
You'd probably be astounded by the number of emails we receive like the following:
I just wanted to thank you. Last weekend my wife and I took a long weekend trip to Gatlinburg,Tennessee. During the trip, we lost the lift pump, and it cost me $1,100 to have a local dealer replace it. Now that I'm a TDR subscriber, I am able to look up information on my 24-valve '98.5. I won't get caught unprepared again.
Or like this one:
Question 1: I own a '98.5 Dodge Turbo Diesel. At 79,000 miles, it began to idle erratically. I changed the fuel filter which solved the problem for a few days. And back it came. Is it time for a new lift pump? I do not have a fuel pressure gauge installed. Our response 1: It could be a new transfer pump is needed. Or a new VP44 (expensive). Either way, you will not know until you install a gauge. So that is your first priority. Install a gauge to see what fuel pressure you have.
Our email discussion continued with question 2: How much pressure do I need, and what's a VP44? If it is a transfer pump, is there a suitable alternative to the stocker?
Considering about 500,000 trucks were produced during model years '98.5 - '02, this Achilles heel will not go away soon. It is an unfortunate story as this deficiency can be corrected. If the TDR could only reach the balance of the 499,999 truck owners . . . . A TDR subscription prevents problems before they occur.
Conclusion: 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. 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. 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 '98.5 - '02 owners, I hope we have given you an example of how a TDR subscription will benefit you.
Issue 65 of the Turbo Diesel Register is in the mail! All copies of Issue 65 were mailed week ending July 31, 2009. Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 – 21 days for delivery.
In Issue 65 the writers are again challenged to save you money. They were directed to ask and answer the statement, “I’m going to show you how to . . . . “
Additionally, the media is now telling us that better times are ahead, and we are ready to jump on that bandwagon. The debut of the new Chrysler, good news from the automotive industry, and a new 2010 Turbo Diesel truck will give us plenty to discuss in the near term. But for now, let’s itemize what is inside Issue 65:
- For this Issue’s cover, we have the truck of TDR Member Brian Edwards who does search and rescue training for all types of different agencies. Brian lives in Ohio and you might be able to make out his air boat in the truck’s background. The technical drawing was done by Kelly Snyder (diesel.artist@gmail.com). - Another review of the 2016 fuel economy standards. - 2010 TDR Calendar Competition and rules announced. Get your entries ready. - Understanding automotive relays. - The “Ten Back” column shows just how far we’ve come in the last ten years. - We take a look back at Issue 43’s article reviewing the importance of brake fluid maintenance. Have you changed your brake fluid lately? - Problems are presented, discussed, and solutions offered in each of our “Generation” and “Engine” feature columns. - The “Cummins Column” talks about the 6.7-liter engine and new software calibrations. - Ford’s small diesel is cancelled; Dodge’s small diesel is cancelled. - The TDR Annual Index provides a wealth of information to help you research problems. - Writers Holmes and Anderson discuss installations and truck problems. - Donnelly revisits ten years of engine performance enhancements. - We entertain you with “Backfire” discussions on accessories and lube oil.
We are confident that you’ll enjoy Issue 65.
If you are not a current TDR subscriber, here is what you're missing:
Excellent (and Understandable) Technical Reference: A quarterly magazine filled with information on your Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel truck. a growing digital library of technical articles in our TDR Discussion Forums (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/tdr-magazine-archives/ and http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/technical-reference-faq-s/) and an exceptional Discussion Forum.
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Travel Companion: Are you planning a trip? Log onto the TDR Travel Companion if you find yourself in need of assistance while traveling (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/cgi-bin/dbman/db.cgi).
Vendors: Need parts for your truck? Check out the list of reputable Turbo Diesel Register website advertisers (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/sponsors.htm).
General Discussion: Just tool around the TDR Discussion Forums (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/) for interesting reading and research on your truck. The TDR Discussion Forums are some of the most technically helpful on the internet.
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Ever wonder what goes into the designing and engineering of a full-size pickup truck like the all-new Ram Heavy Duty? Well here’s your chance to find out! Join us Tuesday December 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST right here at the Turbo Diesel Register for a 1.5 hour open Q&A session with 2010 Ram Heavy Duty and Cummins diesel engineers. During the event, RAM and CUMMINS engineers will be on hand to field all of your hard hitting questions. 
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Issue 66 of the Turbo Diesel Register is in the mail. It was mailed week ending November 6, 2009. Current subscribers within the United States, please allow 10 – 14 days for delivery. International subscribers should allow 14 – 21 days for delivery. 
