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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) exhaust temps

    You do not want to exceed 1300 degrees for over 15 seconds damage to the motor will start to happen. But 900 degrees is normal! You were pushing more fuel then air wich heats up the head and motor! My 01 cummins auto, i have 200 hp injectors and stock turbo (as of now) and when i pull heavy...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Gear oils Front / Rear / transmission. Which ones???

    Can you use straight 140 gear oil in the front diff? I have a small leak on one of the seals so i figured it would slow it down or stop it?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Fron axle seal leak, straight 140 gear oil?

    I have a 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins 4x4. I just replaced the upper and lower ball joints, hubs and u-joints. Now i have a small leak in my front driver side seal? Its not a very large leak so i was wondering if it would hurt to put straight 140 gear oil in her? Will it hurt anything? I just...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Fuel presure

    I have a fass 150/150 and it pushed 16psi normal and pedal to the floor its still 13psi. You just dont want to see anything over 20 or 21psi from what i understand it will start to damage the pump.
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) ABS/Parking brake light stuck on

    ok i will try that, would that cause my cruise control to stop working?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) ABS/Parking brake light stuck on

    About a week ago i replaced my two front hubs, front axle u joints upper and lower ball joints and track arm... ... after all that work i was driving it and my abs and parking brake light started flashing then it ended up staying on!? I have never had this problem until now, i have read about...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Vacuum issues regarding vents

    Ok so i bought a gauge and i hooked it up straight to the pump and i was getting 28-29 in hg! So i guess thats a good thing? I guess now i will see if im getting good vacuum right at the firewall! and see if there are any breaks... .
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) vacuum pump

    Why didnt u just buy a whole new vacuum pump? How does only the front section go bad?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Vacuum pump reseal kit

    How did you know your vacuum pump was still good and only need a re-seal kit? What kind of vacuum should u be looking for when everything is good?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Vacuum issues regarding vents

    Now i have noticed that my vents would work some times and now i have noticed that my 4x4 light wont come on and cruse control barely works... so im thinking its the vacuum pump! I just bought a vacuum gauge and what is a good number?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Vacuum issues regarding vents

    2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins 5. 9l 24 valve 4x4 automatic with 217k. The problem i have been noticing is my vents is stuck on defrost? I cant adjust the vents to your feet or your face or anything like that? My 4x4 still works and cruse control still works... . As far as i know both of these...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Cams, the $64,000 question

    Nyoest Also said "Joe could you please elaborate? I have plenty of diesel experience just not knowledge on what lift of what duration does what. Not even sure what the stock one was. Joe, Im in the same boat. Info on cams is hard to find. Now when it comes to SBC (small block chevy) I can...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 1996 3500 NV4500 Highway RPM and milage

    Thanks all Just wanted to get a feel if my truck is doing what its supposed to. Seems like too many RPM (Fuel) for the speed. Gonna have to improve that high rpm thing.
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 1996 3500 NV4500 Highway RPM and milage

    Hi all, just a little question. With 4. 10 rear end at 60mph in 5th I'm at 2000 RPM. How about you all?
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Repairs for the DEATH WOBBLE

    BigBadDodge, Just an FYI the link does not work but redirects you. Here is the working link since it has changed in the past few years. DT trackbar installation
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