Recent Content by Thomas 01

A buddy of mine called me regarding his 99 Dodge 4x4 with the cummins that I talked him into buying. His question is regarding shifting from 4H to 2H while moving. He can shift into 4H from 2H and it engages fine, but when shifting to 2H from 4H it does not disengage for a few minutes. He...

I listened to it for 100's of miles, until it drove me nuts and I turned the music up nice and loud. I was making a run up to Washington State and I started to hear a whining sound. To me it sounds like it's the rear end. I narrowed it down to only happening when I'm cruising at between 1800...

Overflow valve I called Piers and paid $55 plus shipping (3 day UPS). Better than $85 plus 8. 25% sales tax. Readying myself for the big move from Los Angeles to Montesano Washington. After 25 years I've had enough and I'm vacating.

Piers? Contact info? I'm in the market for a new OF valve and the best price I can find is $85. I'm presently in the L. A area and if anyone knows where I can get one at a decent price please post it. If Piers is still the best, how can I contact them to order one and get it shipped...

I posted a question regarding a good Cummins mechanic in the area of Stockton, etc. A good buddy of mine just purchased a 99 Ram 2500, 4x4, quad cab with about 74,000 miles on it. He's as green as they come and I'm trying to help him out. There is no record of the valves being adjusted and the...

A buddy of mine that lives on Bethel Island is looking at a 97 with a cummins and an automatic that is for sale. It has 72,000 miles and he says it looks real clean. He has not asked about maintenance records yet. I had him ask the owner about a few items that concern me. He has not changed the...

I just called Valencia Dodge, they want $132 and some change. I called United truck parts in Sun Valley, they want $89. 70. After reading the posts regarding the part for $20, I was floored when the parts guy at Dodge told me $132. I think I'll call a few more and if I don't find it for a...

I am on the phone with Dodge and they cannot find the overflow valve in their parts catalog. I don't have my manual with me so I can't give him a better clue than "it's part of the fuel system". Does anyone out there have the part number or a better clue for the parts counter? Thank you, Steve

Steering Shaft play/slop What the heck happens to the steering shaft to cause this? Thanks, Steve

Cummins Mechanic This site is the _____!!! I ask and I receive. Thanks again, Steve

I'm trying to locate Jim Leonard. Last I knew he had relocated to Oregon. Thanks, Steve

Not sure if this is going to make sense but there is an Up/Down or In/Out feeling of movement in the steering column. Example: I'm stopped at a light. When I accelerate to take off it feels as if the steering is moving towards me. Going over bumps I can feel movement in the steering wheel...

ABS Light and brake light ON I had the same problem, it was an ABS sensor in the front left brake assembly.

I have an external fuel filter mounted at the front of my truck. It uses a Fleetguard FS1240. It has a plastic bowl at the base. Do I prime this filter with fuel when I change it? If so, do I fill it to the top or ? Thank you, Steve

A mixture of tires and .......... Not sure how we went from tires to the State of the State, but I'm also concerned about that and if I may put in my 2 cents... . I've grown up in California and this will be the first time I have lived outside of the Sunshine State. I've been searching up...