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    Water Pump Recall

    I am surprised at the number of recalls that my 2014 2500 has had but I have to say my dealer Larry Miller here in Boise has been outstanding on each and every repair and really exceeded my expectations as to the time, parts being available , loaner car , communication and all repairs...
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    Better Check Your Airbox to Turbo Hose Clamps

    Because of posts like this when I bought my 2014 I have pretty much coated all the places I can with corrosion X and Corrosion X thick film on the frame , suspension and engine and transmission . I do have to re apply periodically but in 3 years I have no visible rust or corrosion ...
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    Removal of and prevention of filiform corrosion on aluminum wheels

    Both of My Airstreams bought new, an 89 and a 2001 had the clear coat . Airstream buys the aluminum sheet from Alcoa When they first started doing the clear coat it was applied by spraying at the Airstream factory after the shell was riveted together then about 20 years ago Alcoa started...
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    Would You Pull The Trigger

    I live near Boise and I bought mine for 18 percent off MSRP plus tax, lic and doc fee. My brother who lives in California ordered his 3500 crew single rear wheel short bed Laramie loaded with Aisin for 18 percent off MSRP which was $67,845 his price $55497.21 My friend just bought a 2017...
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    Dreaded Cracked "Y" Pipe!

    Regarding Hose Clamps Whatever you do be sure and use the factory style hose clamps on the plastic radiator necks . Do not use the traditional stainless worm gear clamps as replacements as they put pressure on the neck under the screw and can crack the plastic radiator neck then you are...
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    Dreaded Cracked "Y" Pipe!

    Here is the link 159 bucks for the whole shootin match http://blackmarketperformance.com/index.html
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    Dreaded Cracked "Y" Pipe!

    I see on Black Markets web site you can order the tee with hose for 50 bucks more
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    Power Steering Whine when turning at low speeds

    Now that we have good weather here in Boise I will take my truck in to Larry miller and let them have a look . It is still under base Warranty and I have the FCA max care extended but with a hun deduct so I will get it in before that goes in to effect . My last Diesel A GM Duramax...
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    Power Steering Whine when turning at low speeds

    Just curious if anyone else has had this problem My 2014 Crew 2500 Cummins , 68RFE at 15 thousand miles has just started to get a whine when turning at lower speeds and lower engine RPM's Power steering fluid is full , looks new and no signs of frothing . I am aware of the plastic...
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    What oil is in your Cummiins today ?

    Thanks for posting your Johnny I have many fond memories of my teens flogging my Dads 520 That was an amazing old girl I tried my best but I could not break her . I loved that tractor
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    Front Suspension Track Bar Frame bracket recall R46 after the Bracket install

    Here is the Factory Bulletin with the install pictures http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM499342/RCRIT-15V541-6371.pdf
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    Front Suspension Track Bar Frame bracket recall R46 after the Bracket install

    I just had my 2014 CC SB 2500 4X4 recall done and being a little hesitant to have this done to my truck when the my welds on my frame bracket looked excellent I took her in to Larry Miller in Boise and in about 5 hours go a call that it was done . This recall can require a new braket be...
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    Dennis Dillon Chrysler/Dodge/Ram

    I live in The Boise area and have three huge Ram dealers within twenty minutes of my house . Dennis Dillon, Stampede a Peterson store , and Larry H miller part of a large multi state chain. I started at Dillon and they had a great price but not the truck I wanted . I then went to...
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    2016 trans issue's

    I am happy with my 68RFE I have a 2014 crew cab 4X4 cummins 68 ref bought new in late 2014 At first I was not very happy with this transmission as my last truck was a 90K mile Duramax/ Allison that shifted and performed like a dream . Initially I had some of the driveline backlash...
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    sirius radio ??

    I guess I have been lucky with My 2014 CCSB Cummins , It has had exactly the same reception as my 2004 Duramax and pretty much every Cadillac , Buick , Suburban , Lexus I have owned in all the years since XM was introduced . I in the past have only had XM radio not Sirius like we...
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