Recent Content by sheamc

While under the vehicle working on something unrelated my mechanic found a trans fluid leak from one of the hard lines going to the transmission. Got there and he showed me where it was leaking. Where can I find a set of those, or is it something I should go back OEM if possible? I want to...

After having a year of intermittent cooling system issues mine finally showed me the problem. The plastic had finally split on one end tank, leaving a trail. I replaced the entire cooling system, radiator, pump, fan clutch, 180 t-stat, belt, tensioner......everything. Now, with a/c on, even...

After many years I've started the slow process of researching the new trucks. Being a Dodge/Ram guy I wanted to start here first. I want a bit more capacity than a 2500, so the 3500 it is. I want a crew cab, long bed, and apparently a dually. I am surprisingly torn on the option of the diesel. I...

Due to family issues, the holidays, and work I am just today going to get the truck. I'll drive it back and start pondering on the problem. Something I noticed that I didn't point out earlier was if the truck had a load, as in my wood trailer. Loaded it weighs about 3k or so. When pulling it...

Thanks for the info. The noise filter was put in when the transmission was originally rebuilt so I don't believe that is the issue. I hope to get the truck within the week and go from there. Shea

Over the last few months my truck has mostly been at the transmission shop that rebuilt it. It started slipping the clutch in the torque converter and wouldn't stay locked up. They ended up rebuilding the torque converter and checking everything else out. When I picked it up and drove home the...

Isn't that commonly oil being burned? How many miles you got on that thing? Shea

All of my underdash pieces ere replaced, and the compressor checked out. I couldn't figure why it stayed warm at idle, cooled at highway speeds. I figured a leak and took it in. They found no leaks, but bad wiring and a bad low side? switch. Replaced and all is well. I may have it all working...

I honestly couldn't tell you what my dad has in his truck, but it works. I really appreciate all the input. I have over 200k on the odometer and keep adding parts/fixing it up. Thanks for all the info and it's appreciated. Shea

After some research here I see that everyone's favorite is the max brake......which doesn't exist any longer for purchase. What is an acceptable choice. I understand that there are differences in actuation and such, just looking for the best option. I have a 21' dual axle tilt trailer, a dual...

The last thing for me is the rear sway bar. I bought the air bags and new bilsteins when got my slide-in. I also have 17" wheels off of a 3rd gen I am putting 265/70s on to minimize some sidewall flex. I have the tork lift frame tie downs and their super hitch with an extension to pull my boat...

I recently had the system checked and re-filled with refridgerant and a leaky valve was replaced at the same time. Having been without A/C for a while I notice that when at idle, not moving the a/c goes to pot. As soon as the vehicle starts down the road at anything other than a crawl it cools...

I don't know what the IVS#2 test is, but something you said reminds me of a symptom described on Blue Chip Diesels page. The APPS can have a dead spot so to speak, pushing the throttle past that spot and it pulls no problem. You seem to be describing the dead pedal issue I had two weeks ago with...

I posted in the 911 last week about some intermittent dead pedal issues I was having traveling from Rapid City, SD to Kansas City, KS. I found a shop that was able to look at it, and lo and behold..... nothing. It never threw a code, never acted up... . nothing. The only thing they did was...

I have an '01 that is now carrrying a slide-in camper around the country. On the way from Rapid City, SD to Kansas City, Ks yesterday we started having the occasional dead pedal. The engine seemed to go to idle put never cut out. I at first thought it was the cruise, but after taking it off...