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    blowby after injector install? observations

    So my dads 05 CR had a miss about two weeks ago today... I left work to check out the issue with him more in depth, and first thing was first, the truck was throwing a P602 code (ecm programming error), and no other codes. The truck was also about a gallon low on oil, which really concerned...
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    commonrail fan belt change a writeup for the ones thinking about it

    as the title states.. if you have to do it, it is tricky, but not bad at all.. a little more involved than a 12 valve, but nowhere near as bad as a 6.0, or duramax.... my pickup started squealing Saturday when I was driving home from work... I popped the hood and dropped it to idle...
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    2005 starter install and tips (long read)

    Haven't really posted anything useful lately, So grab a beverage and some chips, this might be good reading for you.. so for those of you who work alone, and are contemplating doing a starter on your automatic common rail Cummins... well... its not easy, and its not fun, but after doing it...
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    alternatives to a full on paint job

    other than plastic dip, and vehicle wraps.. is there anything else out there? having seen the cost, im still sold on a paint job, and am skeptical on the wraps... other than easier on the pocketbook, are their any advantages to them over a paint job? just educating myself for work to be...
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    Four wheel drive shift linkage grommets

    Figured id post something useful for you all don't buy the whole linkage if all you need is the grommets Part number Chrysler 5017960-AA Mopar 68078974AA You will need TWO.....just redid them on my brothers 05.. very simple job to do... and total cost for both was under 20 dollars from...
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    Harder Cold start

    The thread below pretty much sums up what my 05 is doing.. Hard cold start - Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together But for a more detailed explanation, here goes.. Truck sits for a day or so, and i go to start it.. It cranks over for a good while, normally to the point where the...
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    a couple of part numbers needed...

    While im throwing money at this pig i have no desire for another truck anymore, I just wanna finish this mechanical dinosaur and enjoy and be buried in it.... now that ive got that out... I need to know the part numbers for the little ball type connections, and the couplers (you could say)...
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    question on front drive shafts on the CRs

    Just curious.. was having a very low shudder in my 3500 for a few days... Finally got under there and jacked up the front end on it, and all was well.. All front is new, Moog, and NAPA parts to boot, as well as brand new BFG 10 ply AT tires.. Muds werent available and needed tires in a...
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    truck died on the road today.. now giving me these symptoms

    Got the vehicle back on the road today, here is what has been done to it, New lift pump, IC boots, OFV, 440 cc pump from Seth and DPE ( fuel pulled back to minimum) pin timed at 18 degrees of timing, 4ks, 191 dvs, and so on and so forth.. vaccum pump seal was redone, and pump was put back...
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    CRs, puzzling yet interesting find on recent repair

    Recent history on the truck.. New injectors about 3k miles ago, BRAND NEW, cummins, not rebuilds or remanufactured, Truck ran flawlessly for 3000 miles, hard towing and all so i thought all was ok.. four days ago, i started getting that lopey idle that most deushbag smokers want, and that...
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    twins and timing setup for 440 ccs

    Buildin up my 12 valve a bit and what better place to start than here, Just lookin for opinions on the following sets of twins for my ride. For others of you that have had the following sets please feel free to assist me in my choices .. for now trucks goin for 600-650 rwhp, 440 ccs, etc...
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    freak accident with my 12v last night

    coming home from work cruising at 60 mph, i attemped to speed up a little to crest over a hill, and throttle went straight down with very little response, when i shifted into neutral to try and see if the truck was on, it shut off completely, and throttle stayed down.. kinda scary slowin a shut...
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    wonky tach sensor

    Driving the 95 symptoms, when i cold start and drive it, tach is super wonky for about five minutes. WHen truck is warmed up, tach works great up until it is over 2000 rpms, it jumps to 2200-2500 and back down, if i drop below 2k rpms, it works flawlessly, Did KDP a couple of weeks ago, tach...
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    Couldnt Stay away too long from these things..

    Well.. just became the owner of this truck... Cars for Sale: 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck 4x4 Regular Cab in Logan, UT 84321: Truck Details - 313651378 - AutoTrader.com these things are too hard to find down here in decent condition and not overly priced.. just wondering if anyone knew or...
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    Borg Warner Gov Press Solenoid

    Just heard from my trans shop earlier today third GPS that has gone out on my truck already, and they are trying a Borg Warner one, for free mind you.. SO does anyone have any experience with them? Problem was my stock one got clogged with oil, and this one apparently is a better upgrade so...
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    low throttle surging

    truck surges at light throttle applications, mostly when the motor is cold, I dont drive fast at all, symptoms are best described as the following. As i drive it, with very little throttle the tach jumps from 1000-1300 rpms and back down, i leave the throttle in same position and it does that...
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    is this normal? temp fluctuation etc

    More questions about the CR this time.. It does not overheat, but gets to the high idle for about 20 seconds when put in park.. after a good highway run with a small trailer in tow.. symptoms are Temperature fluctuates up to about where the high idle kicks in, and down to about 190 or so...
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    other cooling solutions for 05 3500

    OK guys here is the skinny, while towing my empty four horse gooseneck for three days straight, and then leaving the thing at the ranch... Truck recently overheated on me, (when coming back empty) and threw the codes for the coolant temperature being too high, and engine fan speed. I drove...
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    4wd indicator light flashing

    05 3500, auto trans, manual transfer case.. on the highway the 4wd light will flicker on from time to time, and stay on for a little while, then it comes off.. I have a manual transfer case and i know that the truck is in 2wd operation... same case and point, if i stop and put the truck...
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    Torque Monster tunes for a CR

    Seen too many variables in tuning so my question is, what are the best TQ monster tunes for a CR? Its made to look easy building a 5-600 horse CR this day in age, but how about one with 5-600 horses and 14-1500 ft lbs of tq? what tunes, programs, or combinations have proven to give more...
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