Recent Content by CHIRP

Jingling, clicking noise for the last couple weeks on my rig. Could hear it at 20-30 mph. I could hear it best with my head out the window. . listening. Fount bad LF u-joint today. I could hear the click when I spun the wheel while the truck was on a lift at the shop.

If the plug leaks coolant, is it loose? Do I tighten it? What is spec lbs. of torque? thanks for the enlightenment.

Thank you Craig. On a couple occasions, I have found what appears to be coolant around the plug, which sits to the right of the "bolt" if you look at the picture. What are my concerns? I am assuming the screw to the right (in the red circle) is a "plug" for the coolant jacket.

Attached photo shows my engine and circled in red are two bolts/screws. What are they? Can they leak?

Power seat trouble The front up/down motor appears to be failing. Anyone out there have a spare motor for sale? Where can I buy just one?

Trying to save $$$ I put an auto-zone thermostat in. Unloaded, my truck temp was now where it normally is when I'm towing 8k lbs. after installing the cheap t-stat. Not okay. I purchased a $70. 00 Cummins t-stat, took the Auto-Zone 30. 00 t-stat out and installed the Cummins t-stat. Now temps...

I just had my pump replaced in March after 100K. It was spraying coolant upon start up. The new one just started to leak from the weep hole. My buddy usually does the work, but he's busy fixing other cars/trucks for money and couldn't help me with mine... so I did it myself. Much credit goes to...

Thanks all... that helps!. . I'm going to do the job tomorrow AM.

Not doing a coolant change, but that is an excellent post none the less. Still hoping for an answer. Couldn't find an exact answer to my question by searching, but it seems like after searching... everyone is topping off the radiator... how much? My understanding is the water pump sits at the...

I need to replace bad water pump. How much coolant should I expect to drain before removing bad pump and installing new one? I will drain new Zerex G05 into clean container and refill radiator after new water pump is installed. Maybe I need to expect to drain all the coolant? Thanks :)

I like my truck because it pulls. I can make it smoke if I want too. Chicks dig me cause I drive a cummins, that's a plus. And you can survive a 250 drop off a cliff... riding in a dodge... that's why I bought a second one

My truck is really reliable and fun to drive. A great tool!

The latest issue of Fly Fisherman magazine has a pretty good article on Manzanita lake that is located in the park.

I feel your pain! With my truck, the DW just seems to go into remission. Once tires wear out it comes back. A new track bar fixed it once. New Bilstein 5100's replaced very old stock shocks and tightened up the front end nicely. The Bilsteins really made a difference. Dual steering dampeners...

I need help. While replacing my shocks I noticed the bushings on my sway bar links are torn and completely worn out. I can tighten the link nut down all the way with no resistance. I could throw the bushing in the trash and it would make no difference. I have a 2" lift on the front. Should I...