Recent Content by Benito

Have been driving the truck with a monitor on, (Alpha OBD), to see what everything is doing. Admittedly I am not sure what is in or out of range just looking for things that obviously look odd. EGR cooler performance fluctuated but was consistently in the 90+% range with the lowest reading about...

Thanks for the info. Not sure what to do at this point but leaning towards replacing the EGR valve mainly because it locked up in the 97% open position for the last 30 minutes of a 90+ minute mixed traffic drive and most of the codes I have received are EGR valve related. Still stumped as to...

OK- not sure if anyone is interested still but want to give an update. Got the truck back and seemed to run fine for about 800 miles no issues and no DTC. I have been monitoring the truck to see if/when codes come up even if they do not set a MIL. I noticed on the monitor that the EGR valve...

Ok, kind of back to square 1- shop ran through everything and came back with bad upper rad hose as the only issue. All else checked out fine. I will be picking it up tomorrow, (not able to get there today). I guess the issue is with the EGR but intermittent- they drove it 70+ miles and no issue...

I am 95% sure it is a head gasket but I am not a mechanic. All the cake pointed to EGR but the obvious issue is with the coolant. The system was pressurized to the point that coolant was leaking from overflows and weeping from a few different areas because of the excessive pressure. I am hoping...

Agreed it is slim but not sure what more I could have done. Coolant level was always checked and kept up with- was changed at around 80k. Oil changes are done every 7500 fuel filters every 12-15k, not saying these other things have anything to do with it just to say that I am pretty meticulous...

Looks like it is a head gasket issue. Coolant is building pressure to the point it is pushing out from any place it can which is why the leak. Not sure why it through all those EGR codes though, may be additional trouble but looks like I was going down the wrong road. Unfortunately I do not have...

Thanks for the additional info. I will keep that in mind with the O-rings and grab a couple extras. Will likely do a pressure test but think I will pull the crossover tube to see if any coolant, (or effects of coolant), is visible inside the EGR cooler or pipe. I was looking at the Mishimoto Y...

Thanks- it is weeping there now but the visible dripping is back by the overflow bottle and EGR cooler

Sorry, di not give the rest of the history. CCV has been changed twice- first and 65 second at 120 EGR system has not been done, (other than the valve), as it is not called for on the ‘13+ trucks since they went to DEF. When I pulled the EGR valve and pipe they had soot but it was a relatively...

Looking for some input. 2014 2500 Cummins 152k miles. Does not idle much highway driving mostly. Mostly unloaded just me in it. New trans 8k miles ago. Banks Monster Ram installed 2K miles ago. Was driving the truck a few weeks ago on the highway at about 70, felt a sputter and CEL kicked on...

Just installed the Monster Ram. Not for performance just to avoid the grid heater issue. Mine actually looked good when I took it out. Not sure it was ever going to be an issue but at least I know now it will not be.

I have the first year air suspension 2500- It has been great, (140K miles on it). The ride is good loaded or unloaded but still know it is a 3/4 ton. I think the jump in price is worth it. My air suspension is a little slower to react than the new ones but I actually prefer that for loading and...

Thanks- that is exactly the point of these forums, share your experiences to help other make more informed choices. Maybe I will see you on the B.