Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) All Data DIY

[Gordon Maney]

All Data has a DIY [do it yourself] service that can be purchased for one vehicle year/model.

In the registration process they ask if I have L6-5. 9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 or

L6-5. 9L DSL Turbo VIN 7.

Does anyone know how these differ? Are these characters in the VIN?

Also, has anyone here used this service?

 

[Pavemen]

can't help with the VIN position number.

i use it for my 97 1500 gasser, my 99 CTD 3500 and my 08 Chevy Tahoe. used to have it for my 99 Chevy van as well. Its a good service for the price. I use it mostly for diagnostics and comparing repair estimates (when I can't do it myself) with the time estimates in Alldata DIY. Make sure I am not getting ripped off. The time estimates are also good to see how long a repair should take me so i can plan accordingly.

the repair procedures are valid, but there is a lot cases that they call for taking it to a dealer/repair place. For $15/year, its a great resource and worth the cost

 

[DFerverda]

This was a 98 and 98. 5 lookup from autozone, it tells you the d vin is for a 98 (12 valve) and the 6 vin is for a 98. 5 (24 valve) you can look up your 2001 on the same page. Napa site will ask the same and give you the same vin id #'s

dirk

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ym...500+3/4+ton+4WD&year=1998&modelNValue=9015120

 

[Gordon Maney]

This was a 98 and 98. 5 lookup from autozone, it tells you the d vin is for a 98 (12 valve) and the 6 vin is for a 98. 5 (24 valve) you can look up your 2001 on the same page. Napa site will ask the same and give you the same vin id #'s
dirk
AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection | Engine

It offers these choices:

6 Cylinders 6 5. 9L Turbo Diesel (found in 76% of 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 3/4 ton 4WD)

6 Cylinders 7 5. 9L Turbo Diesel (found in 24% of 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 3/4 ton 4WD)


So..... I can guess, apparently.

 

[Ram4Sam]

It offers these choices:



6 Cylinders 6 5. 9L Turbo Diesel (found in 76% of 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 3/4 ton 4WD)



6 Cylinders 7 5. 9L Turbo Diesel (found in 24% of 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 3/4 ton 4WD)





So..... I can guess, apparently.

I would bet the 76% is the SO motor auto trans trucks and the 24% is the HO six speed motors.



Sam

 

[Gordon Maney]

Prompted by information received from Mr. Sticks, I learn from here... .

Dodge Chrysler VIN Equipment Codes

... . that the 7 is the HO and the 6 is the standard output.

That says nothing about percentages, however. I am guessing the standard was the higher percentage of sales?

 

[jjgoss]

eight digit in vin is the motor number.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

Prompted by information received from Mr. Sticks, I learn from here... .



Dodge Chrysler VIN Equipment Codes



... . that the 7 is the HO and the 6 is the standard output.



That says nothing about percentages, however. I am guessing the standard was the higher percentage of sales?

ditto that



The 7 is for HO and 6 is for the SO. The SO's were produced in higher quantities.



I'm not 100% on this and I'm sure it varies a little, but my '01 HO and a friends '01 SO differ in the following ways besides the VIN:

I have a 6 speed manual and 4 wheel disc brakes. The 6 speed was only available in the HO - AFAIK



As far as All Data goes - I use the professional version alot and it can leave alot to be desired. It didn't get the affectionate nick name "Some Data" for nothing!

 

[Gordon Maney]

ditto that

The 7 is for HO and 6 is for the SO. The SO's were produced in higher quantities.

I'm not 100% on this and I'm sure it varies a little, but my '01 HO and a friends '01 SO differ in the following ways besides the VIN:
I have a 6 speed manual and 4 wheel disc brakes. The 6 speed was only available in the HO - AFAIK

As far as All Data goes - I use the professional version alot and it can leave alot to be desired. It didn't get the affectionate nick name "Some Data" for nothing!

Do you know how it compares to the Mitchell service? Where do you feel the professional AllData edition is lacking?

 

[Sticks]

3rd party services like All Data, and Mitchells don't get 100% of the manufacturer info, plus they also have to keep the info up to date insofar as TSBs and OEM changes that occur as changes go on. Never mind the fact that they are trying to compile info on every single year, make and model of vehicle.

Even the dealers have a hard time keeping up on their own factory info.

Either way, it beats a Haynes manual.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

3rd party services like All Data, and Mitchells don't get 100% of the manufacturer info, plus they also have to keep the info up to date insofar as TSBs and OEM changes that occur as changes go on. Never mind the fact that they are trying to compile info on every single year, make and model of vehicle.



Even the dealers have a hard time keeping up on their own factory info.



Either way, it beats a Haynes manual.

this is very true. I thonk it is comparable to mitchell's, but what is missing alot of times seem to be crucial info like valve interference angles, or piston ring end gap clearances, or certqin torque specs. Don't misunderstand me - it has most information and is FAR superior than a Haynes manual. Another issue with All Data is that some of the info is hard to find. You have to look all over for it and sometimes in a weird spot. I did have a free trial for Mitchell's last year and found it no better, however. For $20 a vehicle I think it is a pretty good deal, though.