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My HVAC temperature control is stuck on max heat. The knob turns and it is not stripped out or cracked, but the heat stays on max. Before I tear my dash apart I just wanted to check to see if there was anything easier to get at to fix it. Is this a thermostat issue or might this be associated...

I bought my '97 CTD two years ago with 141,000, switched over to the AMSOIL full synthetic, change it every 10K whether it needs it or not, and am at 188,000 with no drips, leaks or noticeable excess useage. Still getting 18-20 mpg. In fact, it's getting new injectors and new torque plate next...

Thanks guys, I'll do some checking tonight.

OK, I've gone to the archives and found that the grid heater may cause the lights to go dim and then return to normal when the vehicle is cold. I've watched the voltage gauge move in sync with this as well. The problem is that this is still happening after the truck is warmed up. I drove across...

Just an idea that worked for me was checking autobody and bump shops. One near me happened to have one and asked for $100 plus $250 to paint it to match the truck. It had a small crack in the back corner but for the price I couldn't complain. It is cab high and doesn't weigh much at all, 100#'s max.

I just experienced the same problem last week sitting in traffic w/AC on. Hemi, can you explain what the overflow valve is? I'm a new to TD's, but I like to do most of my own work. Thanks.