Recent Content by gfresh

Ok, so here's the final update. I went to my local auto parts store, bought a gallon (3. 78 litres in Canada) of premix, diesel coolant and proceeded to "top up". Well, I had to go back in for another gallon. I ended up using them both! How I didn't harm my engine is beyond me, but I had...

Turns out I had a loose cap and yes, low coolant levels. So simple yet I would never have figured this out. TDR saves the day and saves me a dollar yet again. Thanks to both of you for taking the time to read this and reply. (I'm assuming that topping up will correct my problem, if I don't add...

Brrrr... . I need some help and I'm thinking I have a thermostat problem. Here are the particulars... I have no heat coming from my heater vents. It's not ice cold, but it's nowhere near warm - this is day 2 or 3 of this. This morning, my 25 mile commute looked like this... Outside...

My truck effectively died last week and threw the P0192 code. Thanks to TDR, I found out it means "Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Low". The symptoms were what many described - an old school diesel sound (loud, old Chevy diesel), intermittent gasping and shuddering, not starting etc. Not sure if it...

My '06 is coming up on 60,000 miles. I change all the fluids and filters when required. I used to have the valves on my '98 12 valve set every 60,000 miles. What is the valve set schedule for the '06? Anything else on the engine I need to maintain? Like injector, fuel pump, turbo, is there...

I can get a pitman arm puller for $20 and I hope the box replacement will be pretty straight forward. I haven't had a good look at it yet but that lug "screw" might be a bit of head scratcher - there's no nut on it. You can see it just to right of the pitman arm connection - it attaches the...

wet steering box It seems to be wet all over.

Stock tires on my rig. I had the same problem (among other steering problems) with my '98 CTD. That box rebuild looks like a lot of work. I might just go with a new box - with the core rebate, it's not that expensive. Herman8r, do you mind if I post a picture of my leaky steering box? (I don't...

Herman8r, damned good question. I have a wet steering box too. My steering is really, really stiff when i'm parked on pavement (not moving). I pretty much can't turn the steering wheel unless i'm moving. My pump doesn't squeal so i'm guessing it's in the leaky box. I'd be interested to know more...

I posted a new thread/question on identifying the 11. 50 and got this response from WoodChuck: In the glove box is a sticker that tells you what the truck was built with, or your local dealer can tell you based on the V. I. N. I can tell you for sure that the '06 has a 11. 5" axle. All...

Awesome, thanks guys.

How do I know if I have an 11. 50 rear axle? I ordered a Hellwig swaybar, #7651 and it doesn't fit, though that's the part number for an '06 2500, UNLESS you have the 11. 50 axle. So, besides the swaybar not fitting, how do I check my axle size? I looked on the driver's door post. There are...

I got the Hellwig #7651 last week, got out all the tools and set to work tonight putting it in. IT DOESN'T FIT. Apparently I have the 11. 50 axle, for that you need the Hellwig #7658. Argh!!! I live in Canada and now have to drive 60 minutes each way to mail this back and I don't have the...

I ordered a rear Hellwig swaybar. I will post some thoughts after I install it and try it out. I remember my '98 Dodge 2500 CTD had a swaybar from the factory (it also had overload springs - maybe these items were part of the camper/towing package). Does anyone know if a Hellwig rear swaybar...

Don't airbags stiffen things up too? Stop or reduce the roll?