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  1. Big E

    Oil puddle at inlet of turbo

    Is the compressor wheel contacting the housing? The housing on my 96's turbo looked like that after I pushed it too hard and it started howling.
  2. Big E

    Wandering….

    If the axle is pulled without draining the diff, oil will spill into the axle tube. It may not be obvious until later when it eventually starts coming out later. There's a very good chance you don't need to have the seals replaced.
  3. Big E

    NV4500 oil

    I used both Redline and Amsoil in my '96 since it was new. Other than losing 5th gear, I never had any issues with the trans.
  4. Big E

    My First Engine Oil Analysis Report 1996

    The Iron reading was not flagged because it is not high. Iron readings will track higher the longer the oil is in the sump. If you sample again in 1K it will show the same or higher. Unless the oil was changed of course. Make sure your air filter is sealing good in the air box. Also the...
  5. Big E

    Portable Batt Jump Starter

    It's about 3 years old now. According to NOCO the 2000 amp model will charge a phone 3 times or a tablet once, so it sounds about right that mine would only charge my phone once. I bought this to carry on my atv. I am pretty sure it will work for that. If I buy one to carry on my car or...
  6. Big E

    Portable Batt Jump Starter

    I have that exact model. It barely started my Nissan Altima that was just clicking. It did start tho. It barely started my Can Am atv that had a completely dead battery. It did start tho. I charged my Samsung phone with it and the charge meter was all the way down to the last light after...
  7. Big E

    Stuck in Twin Falls, ID P207F

    Update: Took the truck to the local dealer by me. They told me that since I reset the CEL, and it was working fine they could not fix anything under warranty. I could leave it and they would get to it in a week or two. I showed him the TSB that Timd32 posted above and told them to just...
  8. Big E

    Stuck in Twin Falls, ID P207F

    Drove home yesterday, 13 hours. no issues. I'm thinking it was the old DEF combined with over sensitive programming. Going to call dealer and see about getting flash done. Hopefully it will be covered under emissions warranty. It will be 5 years next month. Thanks again for the assistance.
  9. Big E

    Stuck in Twin Falls, ID P207F

    Thanks for the info. The truck doesn't get used much since I retired. This trip was the first time I've run it in three weeks or so. My goal was to run the def down to almost empty before adding new. I'm starting to think maybe the old stuff had something to do with it. Once I'm home I can...
  10. Big E

    Stuck in Twin Falls, ID P207F

    Thank you for the replies. After the dealer shot me down. I went out and disconnected the batteries. No joy. I have an Accugauge with me and I was able to reset the CEL, but the 5mph restriction was still active. I called a local diesel shop and they said the would check it out and see if...
  11. Big E

    Stuck in Twin Falls, ID P207F

    2016 2500. Wont go over 5mph. Local dealer says they cant fit me in for three weeks. I was able to reset CEL, but not 5mph limit. Anyone know a local shop that can reset this pos?
  12. Big E

    Diff cooked?

    The heat marks on the carrier are from the hardening process at the factory.
  13. Big E

    97 12V Cummins Owner Needs Turbo Repair/Replace Advice

    I went with the PDR Hybrid on my '96 when my turbo went out the exact same way. At the time it was the least expensive option. I also replaced my exhaust manifold at the same time with a 3 piece one since the stocker was shrunk pretty good. Truck ran much better after the swap and I was quite...
  14. Big E

    New Recall V06

    I noticed one of the nuts on mine was loose the other day while doing an oil change. Probably a good idea to check yours. Pretty easy to lock them back down if need be.
  15. Big E

    Are 12 valves really bringing this king of money or is the dealer off their rocker?

    Sold my '96 peeling paint and all for 10k no problem. Book value was 5k.
  16. Big E

    Towing Def Usage

    DEF is used to lower NOx emissions. NOx is formed at higher combustion temperatures. Working the engine hard results in higher combustion temperatures. Therefore DEF usage will be higher when towing.
  17. Big E

    1996 vs 2017

    The only thing I miss about my '96 is the exhaust and turbo sound.
  18. Big E

    Pinkish tint of LED Clearance Lights

    I assumed the lenses were amber colored. Clear lenses should not effect the color. In this case it may be the particular led bulbs they used don't match the shade you are looking for. You may have to try a different brand of led with a more appealing shade. Sorry, that's all I got for ya.
  19. Big E

    Pinkish tint of LED Clearance Lights

    Did the clearance light kit come with incandescent bulbs originally? If all they did to upgrade to led is change the bulbs out, they may have installed white leds instead of amber ones. Led bulb color should match the color of the lens they are behind, or they will appear washed out. The...
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