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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Massive Oil Leak - Need Advice

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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Massive Oil Leak - Need Advice

    I fixed the Vacuum line going to the Vacuum Pump today. The vacuum pump I installed approx. 1 month ago was purchased from Gould Gear. I replaced the Cam Sensor during my first pass two days ago when I pulled the VP44 to fix the Tappet Cover gasket. The allen wrench bolt is tight and has it snug...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Massive Oil Leak - Need Advice

    I'm thinking that the Vacuum leak caused excessive crankcase pressue which caused the loss of oil. The head gasket looks fine but will have a look again tomorrow when I fix or replace the tappet cover gasket since I did see some oil dripping from it today after I let it idle for a longer period...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Massive Oil Leak - Need Advice

    First off, please note that I have studied DTR & TDR and ran multiple searches when trying to diagnose problems with my truck. I guess when it rains it pours ... . I've had multiple leaks in the last 60 days and thought I fixed them all: * Leaking Fuel Drain Valve (Installed new Drain...
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    TRAILER TOWING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SOLVED!!!!!! hopefully

    Jim D, What was the outcome of the Modulite box installed on your truck? Did it work? Did you have any problems with the device? Which device did you purchase? Thx
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    TIPM question on 2006 & 2007, 5.9L

    PFranzese, Thanks for the tip... I called just got off the phone with him after a 45min. talk. Very nice guy and yes, he is not making anymore of the units. I have some tips I'm following up on regarding protecting the TIPM. Thx
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    TIPM question on 2006 & 2007, 5.9L

    HBarlow, I did some checking and found TDR Member "Motorhead" who makes the TIPM Savers. I PM'd him for more info and price. Thx
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    TIPM question on 2006 & 2007, 5.9L

    HBarlow, Great advice. Is there anyway to find more information on the protective plug-in device manufactured by the fellow TDR member that will protect the TIPM ? I would like to find out more. Thx
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    TIPM question on 2006 & 2007, 5.9L

    BlackSheepDiesel, Thanks for the information. I will keep the truck maintenance/100K + mile point in mind going forward. Thx
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    TIPM question on 2006 & 2007, 5.9L

    I am looking to purchase another Dodge Ram with CTD soon. I have a 2nd Gen. 2500 (2001. 5) and I'm looking at purchasing a 2006, 2500 with the 48RE automatic transmission. I really want a 2004. 5-2005, 2500 5. 9L but I can't find many of these locally in good shape with less than 100K miles...
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