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I have had this very intermittent stumble since the end of last summer. It started out feeling like a small miss fire but over time it has gotten worse. It usually happens just after startup in second or third gear around 1800 RPM but it will sometimes happen even after running for hours. I can...

At work we use Sentinel 15w-40 in our diesel tractors. Seems to be good stuff. Salesmen said that it lasts up to 40,000 miles if you change your filter every 10,000 miles. It also has molly in it. Anyone know any more about it or have used it? Sentinel Lubricants

With the banks kit I am getting 35 psi of boost, egt's I have never gotten to 1300 but the kit should defuel at that point. I use the truck as a daily driver and for occasional towing. I am just looking for a little more power mostly just for fun. From what I have read some people have problems...

It's not in the service manual either.

I bought my truck about a year ago. First truck, first diesel. The truck had the Banks power pack in it. (Banks power pack) It is fun to drive but I want more. I am thinking of taking out the banks kit and not sure what to replace it with. What should I get and can I or should I use any of the...

Just looking through a Summit catalog and saw Lucas 15/40 Diesel truck oil. Has anyone tryed it? How about using there oil stabilizer or gear oil? Lucas Website

Right now I don't have the time to bring the truck to the dealer. It is not enough to make me worry... ..... to much but if it gets any worse I will have to. As for it being the K&N I noticed the residue on the lower intercooler boot before I put it in and it has been in for 8 months now and I...

On my last oil change I noticed a very small puddle of oil on the front of the turbo just inside were the duct clamps on. I have also noticed an oily residue on the boot on the intake side of the intercooler. Is this normal to loose a little oil from the turbo? It is not enough to see a...

I am sorry if this is a little long, Last March I bought a 2001 2500 4X2 with the 6spd. First car/ truck I have ever bought from a dealer (used from a dealer) It had a banks power pack/ spray in bedliner and a roll up tonneau cover. It was in mint condition. $21,000 and 35,968 miles. I bought a...

I have been checking out my truck for a trip I am taking so I took it for a ride, I was doing about 60 and then mashed the peddle. I watched the boost gauge go up to almost 40 psi. Stock I think max boost pressure is 21psi. With the Power Pack I am not sure what it should be, I have seen 32 psi...

Grease Fitting Cleaner Never tryed it but might helpOo. Oo. Oo. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=4006970&storeId=6970&productId=200130974&langId=-1

This past weekend I went apple picking with my girlfriend and got stuck on wet grass. Later after spinning the tires it got muddy but it started out as wet grass going slightly up hill, I could not believe it, WET GRASS. Granted my truck is a 2wd and has the stock Michelin's the are fairly worn...

I know someone that is a cummins mechanic and I asked him about the bouncing tach and he said that there is a sensor on the flywheel housing and that it might be dirty. I have not looked yet but it might be a simple solution.

Re: Idle Chatter Wow that sounds just like my truck. I bought mine a couple of months ago. It had this horrible noise at idle. Sounds like the gears in the transmission were just rattling around. I brought it back to the dealer and they replaced the transmission under warranty, it also had the rear seal...

Just wanted to make sure it was normal but does anyone else's Cummins sound different at about 1,800 - 2,000 RPM I have a 2001 HO 6 speed and it only happens when I am going slow and holding that rpm.