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Thinking of a future conversion of my 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 to a 4BT if the 4. 3 V6 ever dies out (still runs like new at 200K!). First question: how much would a guy have to spend to get a servicable 4BT? Where would he go to find it? Second question: are there kits available to adapt...

Was wondering if it has ever been talked about, given the advantages of using DEF over the original system for better mileage, DPF life, oil life, and less soot in the engine? I'd be curious to see what some of the more seasoned Cummins experts on this board have to say about feasibility?

I hate to do it, but a local dealer offered me an even up trade for my 2010 Ram 2500 with plow for a brand new 2013 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Edition with the 5. 7 Hemi. I don't have the big camper anymore and don't plan on getting another one down the road (wife prefers motorhomes). For plowing my...

Sold my 30' Keystone Hideout today. After 3 years in a budget-level Keystone RV, here are my observations: 1. The quality was acceptable throughout and the fabrics and cabinets held up well to the kids. 2. The air conditioner (Coleman Mach) was too small for such a large camper at just 13,500...

Ever since I had EGR service done, I've noticed an occasional diesel smell in the cab. The exhaust is as quiet as it ever was with no signs of an exhaust leak that I could find anywhere and everything seems as normal--except for that damn smell. I was hoping to find an easy fix for this...

I had a 2008 Ford Fusion for a loaner car while my truck was in the shop for a week getting EGR service and new front axle U-joints installed. I was impressed with the car, it had a 100K on it but ran nice and smooth and handles great. Anyone had any experience with a Ford Fusion? I'm seriously...

I've noticed recently a clicky clunky sound that seems to be coming from the left front tire on my signature truck. It occurs whether its in 2 or 4 wheel drive and most noticeable at low speeds. Any ideas what it could be?

I came across a '94 Intrepid ES in excellent condition for $1,800 with about 120K on it. Has a V6. Original owner with full maintenance records. Looks brand new. Thinking it would be great for my son to drive to school next year. Anyone had any experience with Intrepids? Are they any good...

Got my first CEL ever today :(. P0471 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Range/Performance. Anyone here seen this before?

I'm looking ahead to this summer when my truck will hit 67,500 miles (right now it's at 56K and the miles are piling up quick). I've got my eye on the EGR self service kit from Genos and am thinking about ordering it soon. I'd like to clairfy what the dealer normally charges for this service...

If a guy wanted to get an old outboard motor, what's the best kind of get in something from the 60s or 70s? Mercury? Evinrude? Johnson? I'm looking for a motor for my boat and think that spending $4K on a new outboard is a shameless waste of money!

I'm looking to put up my own business web site (I'm a REALTOR) and was wondering if anyone on TDR has had experiences (good or bad) with one of the many web hosting services out there. I'm thinking about GoDaddy.com and HostGator. Just trying to narrow the field a little bit... any thoughts are...

I'm thinking of changing the serpentine belt at around 50K . When are you guys changing yours?

I got my oil changed at a local Dodge-Ford dealer today (Minocqua, WI) and asked them if they used Rotella T (which I understood earlier they had switched to from the Valvoline Blue). They told me they don't use Rotella T anymore and now just switched to Mopar-branded diesel oil in all dealer...

Just wondering if others are having similar experiences to me on their 4G trucks with the OEM Michelins. With 48K on the sig truck, I've got maybe 1/4" tread left. Once the wear bars appear (they're getting close), or winter comes (whichever occurs first), I'll replace them. Supposedly...

How much play is acceptable on trailer wheels? I did the "wiggle test" on my utility trailer wheels and felt about 1/32 of play. Is that too much and should I re-pack and set the preload? Bearings were serviced about 9 months and 4,000 miles ago plus the trailer sat outside through a winter.

When pulling heavy loads, do most of you just keep it in 6th or drop it down to 5th? With my truck, I've noticed that towing my 9,000# camper seems to work a little better in 5th versus 6th gear. The transmission doesn't constantly down and up-shift on hills and the engine feels like it's not...

I prefer to use the Valvoline in the blue bottle with the Cummins logo on it, but it's been hard to find up here in my neck of the woods. So, I'm just getting Rotella T 15W-40 at Wal Mart and changing the oil when the oil change reminder comes on, which averages about 3500 miles. Also noticed...

About 300 miles into a 1200 mile unloaded road trip, the oil change reminder came on. Oil has about 3800 miles on it. About 600 more miles to go tomorrow before I get to Louisiana (to pick up the RV). Was hoping to change it there rather than try to do it on the way. Does anyone think I'm...

Don't get one newer than 2008. Google "VW High Pressure Fuel Pump" and you'll know why. And then you can read my sob story in the other VW TDi thread...