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Parking Brake Problem The problem turned out to be the failed ball end of the right rear parking brake cable. The parking brake control unit will not operate properly (won't ratchet when the pedal is depressed) if there is no tension on the mechanism from the parking brake cable. This led me...

'98 3500. When I activated the E brake I heard a sound like a big spring unwinding. After that, the E brake would not engage (no ratchet sound when applying the brake and the pedal would not stay down). Ordered a whole new parking brake control. It came with a piece of bent wire in a hole...

Long time subscriber. Few posts. Marginal mechanical ability. 1998 &1/2 3500 4X4. No chip. Diesel Dynamics stage 3 injectors. BD Boost module. 4" exhaust. Sun Coast Torque Converter and Valve Body. BD Exhaust brake. FASS transfer pump. (My dowel pin was 1/2 way out). The truck tows great...

I have a '98 &1/2 3500 with rear drum brakes. Had the drums turned and they botched it; made them out of round. Drums were re-turned to true but now no adjustment left in my emergency brake cable. I suspect the drums have been turned to their limit and I will soon need new drums. The dually...

Check the clamps on your intercooler hoses. One of mine blew (The clamp popped off, compromising the seal) while towing and my EGT's went through the roof.

Thanks for all the input. Your comments make me feel better about parting with the bucks and knowing the job will be done right. Not to mention the 2000 mile round trip. I am going to have a lot invested in this little venture. I appreciate the comments about installing gauges before the...

Been a member awhile. Have '98. 5 3500 auto. Want to add exhaust brake and make transmission last. No bomber (Maybe EZ at max) will baby my rig. Want it to last . Haul 3000 lb camper and 4000lb boat. Not very mechanically inclined. Totally confused about Torque converters, Valve bodies, lock-up...

Same problem with Dodge parts counter. Tried to get a spare lift pump for a trip. Dodge said it was a "contact star hotline" part and they couldn't sell it over the counter. If they could, it would cost me $395. 00. Found the pump (5th upgrade)at Cummins West for $139. 00. Dodge couldn't care...

I read a comment from a guy in a magazine about the Decelomatic Corp. "Mountain Tamer" exhaust brake. He had one on each of his last 3 Dodge diesels. He said the Mountain tamer works great and does not harm the stock automatic transmission. I just bought my first Dodge/Cummins, a '98. 5 24V...

'98 1/2, 24V,"Check engine" l1ght came on. Part of Calif. On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system that monitors engine, transmission and emission controls. Shop said it was throttle position sensor voltage low (Code P0122). Voltage tested O. K. Another code showed (P0183) referring to the existence of...