The very western part of Washington is about to have a long-awaited diesel gathering! It has come to the attention of TDR Member, Rhonda Kelly, that there are many diesel owners and enthusiasts in the Olympic Peninsula area who are excited about a diesel-specific event. Some of these people are Dodge Cummins believers like Rhonda, and some have diesels of other brands. According to Rhonda, all are welcome!
On January 10, 2009, the group will rendezvous at the Silver Spur Club in Bremerton (8000 Nels Nelson Road - across from the Fairgrounds) at 12:00 noon. Go on by the clubhouse and enjoy some coffee and a bite to eat. Tell Rhonda the TDR sent you! Meet some new friends. Show off your truck. They will have informational brochures for diesel resources and vendors, and plenty of door prizes!
For additional information, contact TDR Member, Rhonda Kelly at (425) 269-0029. You can check our her website at: www.BeatByaDiesel.com as well.
We've just heard from our vacationing Jim Anderson! He tells us that it is time to get the Florida TDR snowbirds together. So for those of you who have expressed interest in gathering, mark your calendars for either January 20, 2009 or February 19, 2009. His plan is to meet from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. The meeting goes on (outdoors) come rain or shine. Be prepared!
Location: Lakeland, Florida. Target Store parking lot on US 98, just North of Interstate 4.
Directions: Take exit 32 on I-4. Turn North on US 98 for approximately ˝ mile. Turn right at Target store sign. Smoky Bones restaurant is also on this corner. We will meet in the far right area of the Target parking lot which is usually not occupied. Look for Jim’s 2006 white 3500 dually quad cab.
The plan is to meet and greet from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., then move to Smoky Bones restaurant for lunch. Following a leisurely lunch, the group will gather for truck talk, show and tell, fellowship, and a Q&A session. Everyone will benefit from this group discussion. Your guests, who may not be interested in truck discussion, will be happy to know there are several stores and a mall nearby, including Target, Michael’s, Barnes & Noble, Belk, and many others.
Please RSVP to Jim Anderson directly at j.t.anderson@worldnet.att.net so he can plan accordingly. If you have a problem or get lost, Jim can be reached at (865) 310-1512.
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10 Back Issue 22, November 1998
First Generation Original Equipment Oil Pressure Gauge/Heater Core Bypass/Lift Pump Problem/Passenger Seat Hinge/Adapting a NP205 Transfer Case/NV4500 Lubricants
12-Valve Engines Loose Timing Pin/Fuel Shut Off Solenoid/Front Driveshaft CV Joint/Torque Converter and Cruise Control Problem on Rough Road/Low Power Problem/Head Gasket Replacement Tips/Camshaft Replacement/Engine Runs Rough and Won't Go Over 800 RPM/Poor Idle Quality/NV4500 Lubricant Tests for Horsepower Drag
5.9 HP CR Engine Dies at Low Speed/Front Control Module/Lubricate Front Driveshaft/CP3 Upgrades/Compound Turbos With HX40 and HT3B?/Differential Lubricants/Severe Engine Blow-By/Maintenance Advice for 200,000 Miles
6.7 HP CR Exhaust Brake/Drilling the Exhaust Manifold/How Do You Change the Fuel Filter
I thought out loud, “This is what the TDR is all about! Members helping members with the website and magazine as channels for the flow of information.”
I captured Harvey’s comments and added them to an article that I had already written for Issue 62 of the Turbo Diesel Register which will be out in November, 2008. The preview of this article is available here: http://www.turbodieselregister.com/tdrarticles/tdrarticle62_fuelfilterchange.pdf We sent Harvey $100 today and decided to officially announce a “TDR Common-Sense Tip Contest.”
So here goes:
1. Using Harvey Barlow’s tip as a guide (his tip pointed out that since the 6.7-liter engine’s introduction, the audience has overlooked the obvious), submit your Common-Sense Tip in the new “TDR Common Sense Tips from TDR Members” forum (http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/common-sense-tips-tdr-members/).
2. The contest will run through November 30, 2008.
3. The top ten tips will be selected and published in the Turbo Diesel Register.
4. The best tip, as judged by the TDR staff, will be recognized in the TDR Magazine and will be sent a $100 check. The second the third place tips will also be recognized in the TDR magazine and will be sent a $50 gift certificate to Geno’s Garage. The other submissions will be given honorable mention status and will be published in the Turbo Diesel Register magazine.
5. Get busy!
You web guys and gals share LOTS of information that does not make it to print. The writers and I try to capture data, and it is important to do so. We’ve got some good stuff on our website, but we need to get it into the magazine for all TDR members to benefit from. Participate in the “Become a TDR Writer” contest, and let’s get the information to the masses!
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.
Post the thing (diesel truck related) that you most want to see in your stocking this year and why you want it. What we are looking for with this contest:
- Ideas about what products you're wanting to have or learn more about in 2009 - A few good laughs (because we know how witty you can be)
The prize? A 4/2/1 filter maintenance kit for your truck (provided by Geno's Garage) or a $100 gift certificate to Geno's Garage (your choice). Winner will be posted no later than December 25, 2008.
We're winding up our 2009 TDR Calendar Contest, so it is time to do something easy and fun. TDR Members, post your best three reasons for buying a diesel over a gasser, and you may be the winner of a $100 diesel fuel card. Contest ends: October 3, 2008. Winner will be posted on October 5, 2008.
12-Valve Engines Fuel System Fitting Sealant/Check Valve in Transmission Cooler Lines/Fan Clutch/Power Steering Reservoir Over Full/Transmission Cooler Lines/Lost Fifth Gear/P7100 Timing Specifications/12-Valve Timing Questions/
24-Valve Engines In-Tank Replacement Lift Pump/Cracked Exhaust Manifold/Identify 47RE Transmission Part/Durability of Hot Rod VP44 Pump?/Twin Turbo Questions/Engine Sensor Locations/
5.9 HP CR Water Pump Warranty/Replacement Lift Pump Installation/Fuel Lift Pump/Fuel Filter Replacement/Broken Dowel Pin in 2003 Crankshaft/Differences in Early and Late 2004 Engines/Injector Connector Tubes/
6.7 HP CR 6.7 HPCR Column Oil Change Required - Part 2/Gauge Installation/Clutch Pedal Vibration/Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
They are looking for a fun, action shot of a 2001 - 2006 Diesel Ram performing a thick, smoky, burn out. They would also like a SHORT story about the truck .
Picture must be available in high resolution.
The picture will appear in the new Holset "Dodge Performance" National ad for the Super 40 & Pro 52.
They would prefer a sanctioned Drag (DHRA or other) event. A safe environment is a must! No parking lots with cars or people in the area. Please, no "Babes" or "Dudes." This is about power, fun and wasting some tires.
They need the picture by 10:00 pm Central time today (July 8)! Yep, today!
The winner will receive a Holset Mag Light (2 cell AA in gift box), Holset t-shirt (4 shirts total, pick sizes S-XL), the new Holset sticker pack, and National recognition.
Contact Robin Patton at rpatton@ix.netcom.com to get a ftp link to upload your high-resolution photograph.
Current News» Chrysler Introduces New ‘Best-in-Industry’ Lifetime Powertrain WarrantyPublished 07/26/2007
Chrysler Introduces New ‘Best-in-Industry’ Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge Vehicles
The New Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty – the first from an OEM and the longest in the industry – is a statement of confidence in the reliability of Chrysler products.
Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components – engine, transmission and drive system.
Provides worry-free ownership for new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge owners.
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler today announced that the Company would extend its powertrain warranty from the 3-year/36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty to a new Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. The new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty applies to most new Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles purchased from dealer inventory and delivered on or after July 26, 2007.
The Lifetime Powertrain Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components – engine, transmission and drive system. The new powertrain warranty is limited to the first registered owner or retail lessee. Customers should contact dealers for details on vehicle selection.
“This new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is a statement of confidence to our customers to the reliability of their powertrain. It’s peace-of-mind reassurance for as long as they own the vehicle,” said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President – North America, Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts, Chrysler Group.
To continue warranty coverage, the owner must have a powertrain inspection performed by an authorized Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealer once every 5 years. This inspection will be performed at no charge. The inspection must be made within 60 days of each 5-year anniversary of the warranty start date of the vehicle.
Landry added, “The new Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty underscores our focus on quality and customer satisfaction. It demonstrates our commitment to customers and the confidence we have in our ability to produce quality, reliable and durable vehicles. That’s why we put ‘lifetime’ on it.”
Customers may visit Chrysler.com, Jeep.com and Dodge.com for more information. A warranty promotion – print, radio, television and Internet – begins Friday, July 27.
PLEASE NOTE: *See dealer for a copy of limited warranty and details. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT, Diesel vehicles, Sprinter, Ram Chassis Cab, and certain fleet vehicles.
The very western part of Washington is about to have a long-awaited diesel gathering! It has come to the attention of TDR Member, Rhonda Kelly, that there are many diesel owners and enthusiasts in the Olympic Peninsula area who are excited about a diesel-specific event. Some of these people are Dodge Cummins believers like Rhonda, and some have diesels of other brands. According to Rhonda, all are welcome!
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We've just heard from our vacationing Jim Anderson! He tells us that it is time to get the Florida TDR snowbirds together. So for those of you who have expressed interest in gathering, mark your calendars for either January 20, 2009 or February 19, 2009. His plan is to meet from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. The meeting goes on (outdoors) come rain or shine. Be prepared! 
Harvey Barlow wins TDR Common-Sense Tip Contest! 
Post the thing (diesel truck related) that you most want to see in your stocking this year and why you want it. What we are looking for with this contest:
We're winding up our 2009 TDR Calendar Contest, so it is time to do something easy and fun. TDR Members, post your best three reasons for buying a diesel over a gasser, and you may be the winner of a $100 diesel fuel card. Contest ends: October 3, 2008. Winner will be posted on October 5, 2008. 
