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  1. SRay

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 1997 Power steering/ brake fail. Need some advice

    Hello fellow members... My faithful truck Nidra has gotten sick today. The power steering and brakes just started howling/groaning like crazy. :eek: I turn off the ol' diesel, open the power steering cap, foamy oil started gushing out. :--) I let the truck sit for a while to let...
  2. SRay

    Code p0735 in 2010 mega cab 6.7

    We have a code that popped up saying p0735. The transmission jumps out of 5th or 6th with the slightest throttle added. Trans Oil is clean and truck has an H&S programmer. What is wrong?
  3. SRay

    Is it possible to swap in a aisin into a 2012 3500 that has a 68rfe?

    Hello, can aisin be swapped into a 2012 3500 that has a 68rfe?
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) My transmission shop buddy is stumped on this 47re!

    Hello all, I'm looking for advice on a 1998 12v 47re transmission for my buddy that runs a Dodge diesel shop. He does all kinds of repairs from body, engine, transmission etc and even mega cab long box conversions. Another buddy of mine dropped off his 1998 for a trans rebuild. But...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) My goat broke it's leg!

    Was driving home last night and for the fun of it, floored the throttle, 3rd gear, turbo blasting at 52 psi, 9,000 lb truck, a loud snapping sound, engine free wheeled to 2,700 rpms and truck stopped speeding up......:--) Tried using other gears, reverse, nothing. Looked under truck...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Looking for a rebuild manual for a nv4500 5 spd

    Hello, I'm looking for a nv4500 transmission rebuild manual. My BIL and I have rebuilt my nv4500 4 years ago but the book is old and based on the earlier 4 speed version. Thank you.
  7. SRay

    2012 ram Dually full time trailer hauler having turbo and transmission codes coming up

    Hello, got a buddy here with a 2012 ram Dually with a 68rfe that hauls a 30 ft flatbed gooseneck everyday. He's logged on 127,000 k so far and had the smarty jr programmer on it for some while. Just last week the 68rfe failed and fingers are pointing to the smarty as the cause. The...
  8. SRay

    2009 ram 3500 CTD/g56 putting engine oil into coolant.

    Hello, my friend's work truck, a 430,000 km 2009 Dually wih g56 has started putting engine oil into the coolant. He took the truck to one shop already and they installed a new engine oil cooler. Didn't fix the problem. What other areas can oil get into coolant unless the new cooler is defective...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Found a 2002 white auto, 24v for sale, took for test drive, poor power

    Hello, my friends found a nice 2002 24v for sale, 4wd, short box, auto, Laramie. They took for test drive, found it has poor acceleration, sounded tired. Only 360,000 k. What are several reasons for this? The truck also has engine oil all over the front, seal? Or blow by tube by the...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Fuel economy issues

    Hello fellow Dodge Cummins owners, I have a 1997 Dodge 12v Cummins with a missing cpl plate so no engine info other than the basic 180 hp pump. This truck used to be auto, now nv4500. The odometer is 2,000 k shy of 500,000 k. The issue I'm having with it, it's got a bad fuel mileage that...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 1998 12v having electrical issues. Won't start, no windows, accessories

    Hello, got a 1998 12v that's not starting. I changed the starter first as it already had some issues before. That didn't work. The accessories don't work, and when I pulled and worked the wires the heater started back up. Then tried starting truck, it made a big click noise and everything went...
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    Guinness World Record achieved on Aug 25 at the Dresden Ram Rodeo tour

    Gm had the previous record of 250 trucks in their parade. On August 25, 2012, 276 Dodge and Ram trucks showed up and beat the record for the Largest parade of Dodge vehicles. This is out in the field before the parade into the fairgrounds. guess who in the Blue 1 ton dually
  13. SRay

    Trucks I've hauled with my Case IH 2500 and 20,000lb triaxle trailer

    2003 Chevy 3500 with broken fuel line. Fixed at my Brother in law's shop which he also owns 3 dodge diesels himself. Both first gens in the pics below are his. Winching on a 1991 w250. Broken transmission input shaft. now fixed for just $170 cdn Friend's 1998 Dodge 2500 with bad...
  14. SRay

    Pics of Ram 3500 towing a Ford F450

    Just took these photos yesterday
  15. SRay

    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 1997 dodge 12v hard on fuel.

    The last few months I have notice my mileage being lower than usual. I have service records, and every tank of fuel recorded and automatically added up on my iPhone app (best app I ever purchased for my phone). It's showing a decline in mileage from what I usually averaged 18 mpg. Sometimes I...
  16. SRay

    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 1997 2wd CTD, low power and no power added after #100 installed

    Hello, need some p7100 tech advice. I worked on a 1997 2wd today and before starting work on the pump, I test drove truck and it was slow on the road for a 215 hp pump. So I installed a #100 to try but the power did not increase. I have checked the shut off solenoid (good) turbo (good) new...
  17. SRay

    2003 plugged in every night or no start, even when it's 20°c outside

    I have a friend with a 2003 cummins that still refuses to start unless it's plugged in or ether is used. Even in the 20°c weather. Hydro bills are soaring and truck has no codes. I know there are several temperature sensors on there but no idea where but one of them. Truck has to be...
  18. SRay

    Truck cranks but won't start

    Hello everyone! This will be my first time working on a hpcr truck problem as a lot of my work is 12 valve with p pumps. My boss's wife has a 2003 hpcr that now doesn't run. She went out in the morning to start and warm up, the engine just turns over and refuses to start. The truck has...
  19. SRay

    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Replacing Lift pump on 1994-1998.5 12v cummins trucks through the driver side fender.

    I'm not sure if this idea came about at all before, but here goes. When my buddy Marc and I were gonna change the mechanical lift pump on his 1998 12v, he came up with the idea that we go through the fender instead of under the hood and pulling fuel lines, wires out. There was a lot more...
  20. SRay

    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) oil pressure and speedo not working

    Hello all, my buddy has a 1998 12v that he just recently purchased. The truck is a bit rough but he has plans to restore the truck. I haven't done any of these repairs yet so no experience yet myself. When he's stopping at the stop sign, he feels a clunk and the oil pressure gauge goes...
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