TDR Roundtable http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/ The Turbo Diesel Register. Dodge diesel owners, you have found the number one resource for Dodge Cummins trucks! en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:51:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.turbodieselregister.com/forums/images/styles/lifeElement/misc/rss.png TDR Roundtable http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/ Leaking power steering pump http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243100-Leaking-power-steering-pump&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:24:12 GMT I took my truck into the dealer for a red fluid leak under the power steering pump area. They "think" it is leaking between the power steering pump and reservior. They qouted me $1300+ to replace the pump, a bracket or two, and a hose claiming Dodge recommends it all be done at the same time. The pump alone was like $500.

There was evidence of weeping before, but on returning from a camping trip (Albuquerque NM to San Antonio TX) found it leaving a few drips per day now. There are drips of fluid starting on the bottom of the reservior on down to the steering. No evidence of a leak on the sides or top of the reservior.

For the life of the truck (33k miles), the power steering would "hiss" when turning after driving for an extended period (it would be silent if driving straight, so basically when you would turn off the interstate, it would hiss). The dealer claimed they could not replicate it and it was never much of a concern. They recently checked the hose that has been known to have an inner shield problem and cause a hiss all the time, but they said that was okay. Not sure this matters, but thought I would mention it.

So I am wondering:
1. Is this a normal leak spot since it is expensive to do if they "think" that is it.
2. Is there is a less expensive option (replace seals?)
3. Can I replace the pump myself (looks like I can get to it from inside the fender liner)
4. Is a new pump design needed with all the other parts (and what are they)?
5. Would aftermarket parts be acceptable (any recommendations)?

Thanks for any assistance you may be able to offer,
Chris ]]> 6.7L Engine and Transmissions (2007.5+) ceomall http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243100-Leaking-power-steering-pump 2002 Ram 2500 Dimensions: Bed Height http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243099-2002-Ram-2500-Dimensions-Bed-Height&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:51:47 GMT Can anyone direct me to a site that has the 2002 2500 physical dimensions? Specifically I am trying to determine the official 2002 bed height to be able to compare to 2013-2014 new frame. I tow a 5th wheel and bed height and side rail height are important. Thanks Can anyone direct me to a site that has the 2002 2500 physical dimensions? Specifically I am trying to determine the official 2002 bed height to be able to compare to 2013-2014 new frame. I tow a 5th wheel and bed height and side rail height are important.

Thanks ]]> 2nd Generation Ram Forum (NO engine/transmission discussions) tmcIlwain http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243099-2002-Ram-2500-Dimensions-Bed-Height Smart phones and the US governemnt http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243098-Smart-phones-and-the-US-governemnt&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:49:14 GMT Looks like the US goverenment just jumped in our back pockets.

"Though Presidential alerts may not be disabled, iPhone users have the option of switching AMBER alerts and Emergency alerts off in the Notifications section of the built-in Settings app. Of course, doing this is not advised."

http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/06/a...r-iphone-users ]]> Politics JHawes http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243098-Smart-phones-and-the-US-governemnt airbag light http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243097-airbag-light&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:21 GMT Hey guys, I had to replace my TIPM a while back and after replacing it my airbag light lit up and has been on ever since. How do I get it to turn off?? Can a dealer flash the ECM or am I screwed?? Thanks! Hey guys, I had to replace my TIPM a while back and after replacing it my airbag light lit up and has been on ever since. How do I get it to turn off?? Can a dealer flash the ECM or am I screwed?? Thanks! ]]> 3rd Generation Ram Forum (NO engine/transmission discussions) AWeaver http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243097-airbag-light First time adding oil http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243096-First-time-adding-oil&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:07:28 GMT My old '96 with 248k has gotten 5k oil changes since new and never needed any between changes. We are six weeks into vacation pulling this heavy fiver and after the last change in Vegas I had to add the first ever quart with 3500 on the last change. Have to say we have pulled some awesome mountains during this trip and never looked back. Engine temps never exceeded normal and kept the egt's workable also.
Tough old girl for sure. ]]> 12 Valve Engine and Transmission (1994 - 1998) hsmith http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243096-First-time-adding-oil Front bumper questions... Step pad vs non step pad... http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243095-Front-bumper-questions-Step-pad-vs-non-step-pad&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:54:37 GMT So I have a 91.5 W250 LE and it has a step pad front bumper that is tweaked. I know I can buy a new step pad front bumper, but my question is, why do some of the LE's have the step pad bumper and some have the Smoothie front bumper.. What made one have one type and the next have the other... ]]> 1st Generation Ram Forum (1989 - 1993) kd0ezq http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243095-Front-bumper-questions-Step-pad-vs-non-step-pad Simple but maddening lumbar support issue http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243094-Simple-but-maddening-lumbar-support-issue&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:26:39 GMT My driver side lumbar support control knob started spinning uselessly, and I no longer have lumbar support which I need! I unscrewed the knob and found an inner white threaded, plastic part which used to turn a metal bar which, I suppose, activates the "lumbar support". That plastic threaded part has cracked off at its internal end. I have spent hours on the factory parts website and have got nowhere. Anyone know anything about this part and its number? 2005 5.9L Quad Cab SLT

Ozark Sailor ]]> 3rd Generation Ram Forum (NO engine/transmission discussions) hcbartlett http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243094-Simple-but-maddening-lumbar-support-issue Sort of kind a shop http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243093-Sort-of-kind-a-shop&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:48:41 GMT Got done with Son's barn, shop, store room what ever he calls it not bad for a hair lip like me. Then when we get home we see the neighbors dog running away from the house going to have to spank that dog to keep him away :-laf
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]]> The Shop BIGNASTY http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243093-Sort-of-kind-a-shop 05 Turbo housing - Questions http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243090-05-Turbo-housing-Questions&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:47:38 GMT Those of you who have changed the cartridge in your Turbo...... how did you separate the exhaust housing from the cartridge once you pulled the clamp loose????

And on the Fresh Air Side, do you need to remove the snap ring and what's behind it need to be pulled off to get the fresh air side of the turbo apart....

Thanks for the info...

So after I wrote the above.... I went back out and looked at it more closely and used a sharp chisel to separate the exhaust side from the cartridge.... tap, tap, around the two housing and it came apart.... and cleaned up with a wire brush....

So I'm no happy... ]]> 5.9L Engine and Transmissions (2003-2007) jelag http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243090-05-Turbo-housing-Questions replacing stock lift pump... with a twist http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243089-replacing-stock-lift-pump-with-a-twist&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:34:22 GMT About 3 years ago I purchased an 02 Dodge 2500 with a 5.9 24 valve Cummins
The truck has about 460,000 km and as far as I know it's all stock.
The truck puts on only about 25,000 km per year... hauls my fifth wheel and a few other manly chores

Last fall it started "bucking" when I pressed the throttle pedal all the way down.
I didn't investigate as it was just before parking it for the winter, so I added a ton of fuel conditioner and left it.

This spring it's doing the same... It bucks when I hammer the throttle.
It starts and runs amazing.
I have been pulling my fifth wheel with it and can maintain a good speed, I can climb hills and can pass, so long as I don't punch it.

I want to replace the lift pump on the block... I'm guessing at this point it's the oem, which I think is amazing... 460,000 km on the oem lift??

Anyway, when I went to start investigating changing the OEM pump on the block, I noticed a pump along the frame... Just a little universal inline pump.
Some Cummins friends of mine think that the truck may have been modded at some point and it needed the extra fuel.

My question is, should I replace the OEM pump on the block with a Universal or Delphi or BD? AND... should I eliminate the pump on the frame or replace the pump on the frame or leave it as is?? ]]> 24 Valve Engine and Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Stock Cummins http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243089-replacing-stock-lift-pump-with-a-twist Low air flow http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243087-Low-air-flow&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:41:04 GMT After recharging AC. The air flow from the dash vents seems very low. High flow from under dash. What has changed? 06 30500 miles. After recharging AC. The air flow from the dash vents seems very low. High flow from under dash. What has changed? 06 30500 miles. ]]> 5.9L Engine and Transmissions (2003-2007) MerkelG http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243087-Low-air-flow end of an era for me http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243086-end-of-an-era-for-me&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:06:14 GMT I plan to order a 2014 3500 Ram and so will be selling my faithful 2004 and a lot of accumulated parts for it (see classified sections). I hope my excitement about the new Rams will be justified; my 2004 has been a great truck and test bed for a lot of "stuff" such as the wonderful BD twin turbos, Reunel stainless bumpers, Transfer Flow, etc. Of course, very little will fit the new one, so lets see how much "stuff" I end up getting for the new toy! ]]> 3rd Generation Ram Forum (NO engine/transmission discussions) Joseph Donnelly http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243086-end-of-an-era-for-me Remote Engine oil filters http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243085-Remote-Engine-oil-filters&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:18 GMT Has anyone use anything like this ? Good info or Bad would be appreciated, Never did like the idea of where Cummins put the Eng. Oil filter and it would make the job a little easier IMO http://inet.derale.com/clientdocs/1_387.pdf Thanks BIG Has anyone use anything like this ? Good info or Bad would be appreciated, Never did like the idea of where Cummins put the Eng. Oil filter and it would make the job a little easier IMO

http://inet.derale.com/clientdocs/1_387.pdf

Thanks
BIG ]]> Products/Accessories - Engine and Transmission BIGNASTY http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243085-Remote-Engine-oil-filters For Sale: 2004 HO 6 speed 4x4 quad cab http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243084-2004-HO-6-speed-4x4-quad-cab&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:53 GMT I am selling my 2004 Turbo Diesel, either as is or negotiable with some of the upgrades removed. Past issues of the TDR describe the upgrades I have made. I am asking $24,000 complete. Contact me at Donnellyj@msn.com or 505-858-1966. Here is a summary: 305 HP/555 ft-lb Turbo Diesel, 6 speed... I am selling my 2004 Turbo Diesel, either as is or negotiable with some of the upgrades removed. Past issues of the TDR describe the upgrades I have made. I am asking $24,000 complete. Contact me at Donnellyj@msn.com or 505-858-1966. Here is a summary:

305 HP/555 ft-lb Turbo Diesel, 6 speed NV5600, 3.73 differential ratios, 4x4 Quad Cab SLT, white with gray interior, 180,000 miles

Reunel stainless steel front and rear winch bumpers with trailer hitches
Warn 16.5 ti and 9000XD winches with remote controls
2005 forged aluminum wheels; two spares (steel wheels)
BD R700 compound turbochargers, air box, intercooler, exhaust manifold
Dynomite Stage 1 injectors
Optima red top batteries
FASS 220 gph fuel-air separator system with 3 micron final filter
NV5600 built by Standard Transmission with Power Lube Package and Trans-Coolers
South Bend Con-FE clutch, HD hub, hydraulics
Smarty and Edge Juice
Transfer Flow 56 gallon (underneath) and 98 gallon (diamond plate aluminum) tank system
Mag Hytec differential covers
fiberglass camper shell
Line-X spray-in bed liner
boost, egt, fuel and rail pressure gauges
KORE Chase suspension with Fox gas shocks
Dodge SRT-10 hood with integral air scoop
Brite Box/Fogzilla

Components replaced:
front hubs
brake pads
power steering pump
AC compressor
idler and fan bearings
fan clutch
alternator
starter
CP3
water pump
belt tensioner and serpentine belt
center bearing and universal joints, shaft balanced ]]> 3rd Gen Truck Ads Joseph Donnelly http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243084-2004-HO-6-speed-4x4-quad-cab For Sale: new HO head, etc. http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243083-new-HO-head-etc&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:40:23 GMT New 2003 HO cylinder head with valves, springs, asking $2000. Also other parts; inquire Donnellyj@msn.com New 2003 HO cylinder head with valves, springs, asking $2000. Also other parts; inquire Donnellyj@msn.com ]]> 3rd Gen Engine/Drivetrain Ads Joseph Donnelly http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?243083-new-HO-head-etc