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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...

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 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

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...

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

I will be relocating to the Southwestern portion of Washington State. Between Olympia and Aberdeen to be more specific. I'm due for tires and was wondering what you guys up there are running and why? I have been using the Firestone Steeltex Radial R4S, LT265/75R16, Load range E. I have been...

In medium traffic, pushing the pedal down slightly to keep up with the flow of traffic. Between 1300 and 1600 rpm I get a ticking sound. I noticed it years ago and have asked a few mechanics about it, but I have never been able to get an answer. It has slowly increased in loudness and it's...

I have a cold start problem. 50ish or less outside. I start the truck and it runs for appoximately 2 minutes, stumbles and dies. If it dies it is hell to start. If I'm in it and I catch it stumbling I have to keep the tach at 1200 or more to keep it running. After it warms up it's fine. The...

Has anybody figured out the cost to run per mile? I have several trips coming up. From Los Angeles to Tucson and then Los Angeles to Olympia Washington. I'm trying to figure out if it pays to rent a car or if it pays to drive my truck. Personally I prefer to drive my truck, BUT if it is...

It sounds odd, but it feels like I can feel some type of play or slop in the front end through the steering wheel. As if there was a sloppy spot between where the shocks work and don't work. I can feel it through the steering wheel. Also, the shock at the front, on the front end. I still...

Just picked my truck up from the Cummins mechanic. My oil leak seems to be a cracked front gear cover. The estimate to repair it is between $2000 and $2500. It's that high because the engine has to come out. To remove the gear cover you need to remove the engine. I have 127,000 miles and I'm...

Picked my truck up from the mechanic. He said I needed a "body module". What is it and where can it be found? Said that it had to be taken to Dodge because they have to program it. I would like to know more about it before I take care of it. Thanks, Steve

I called a Cummins mechanic to make an appointment. I gave him a description of what was going on. When cold the truck starts fine, when warm it takes more cranking and when driving around (truck already warm) the idle seems low and at times it has died (usually the AC is on). He mentioned...

I have broken the 100,000 mile mark and I need to do some serious service. Several questions, 1. Is it less expensive to get Cummins parts from a Truck Service Center or a Dodge dealer? If so, what about part numbers? 2. Coolant. What's the boards preference, the premixed or mixing it yourself...

Jim Leonards number is no longer connected. Anybody fill me in... ... I've used him in the past and need some work done. Thanks as always, Steve ------------------ 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, 4 WD, White, Club cab, 12v Cummins, Automatic, Long bed, 3. 54 gears w/limited slip, Premium sounds, Rancho...

I'm over 100,000 miles on my 98 and under the hood is a mess. Oil from the valve cover gaskets, etc. I would like to know what the correct procedure is for cleaning and degreasing. I am very afraid to give it a good washing due to the electrical. What is the boards view on this subject...

My 8 way power seat has died (intermittently). It will do nothing, no up, no down, no backwards, no forwards. I checked the connector under the seat, OK. Removed and checked the 10 amp fuse inside the box at the side of the dash, OK. Checked the fuse box under the hood, nothing for the seat...