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  1. basfire

    Excessive Oil Blow By

    Tube is clean between air box and turbo. Been talking to a few shops and will be taking it in for a diagnostic. Been hearing some discouraging possibilities. I thought these engines where made to last especially if taken extra care of. Anyone recommend a solid shop around Colorado Springs...
  2. basfire

    Excessive Oil Blow By

    I replaced the Crankcase Breather about 10K ago last year. Looking at things again today to see if there is anything plugged, dirty etc and yes my K/N air filter
  3. basfire

    Excessive Oil Blow By

    I have a 2004.5 with about 225,000 on it. I have owned this truck since 2009 when I bought it with 27,000 miles. I have taken exceptional care and it runs like its still brand new. Bottom left side(drivers) of engine is wet with some oil drippage. Above the oil pan the engine is dry and...
  4. basfire

    Wastegate Actuator Repacement

    With the help of a very good friend who spent his profession working on diesels both big and small we pulled off linkage of actuator to butterfly valve to make sure that was not frozen in place. Worked fine. Cleaned it up and serviced with a dry lube. Pulled off hose at solenoid and the tested...
  5. basfire

    Wastegate Actuator Repacement

    Thank you both for your suggestions. Will start the detective work and hopefully let you know a definitive result.
  6. basfire

    Wastegate Actuator Repacement

    The reason for replacement is that the Wastegate stays open, occasionally, and dumps the boost to zero. My pedal will be dead until it closes and I regain boost. No codes.
  7. basfire

    Wastegate Actuator Repacement

    I'm replacing the wastegate actuator on my 2004.5, 6 speed manual, 3500 4x4 with an Edge Easy, about 158,000 miles and have a couple questions. First, what is the factory Boost limit set at? Second, I see the prices vary drastically with several different brands. Which one do I need? Haven't...
  8. basfire

    Truck experiencing a "shudder" when slowing down

    Happened to me. Same vibration. You cannot check the 'U' joints with the drive shaft installed. They all seemed tight. Once I removed rear drive shaft the rear 'U' joint had significant play. I replaced all 'U' joints on the rear driveshaft. Problem solved
  9. basfire

    Air Box/Filter Gauge

    I have a 2004.5 3500 4x4. While elk hunting a week ago in Colorado the truck was parked for about a week at 10,300 ft. Got back to truck and it started fine. The check engine symbol stayed on so I knew it through a code. Drove down to the closest town, 6,200 ft, without any issues except for the...
  10. basfire

    Confused: Precision? Moog?

    I'm leaning towards the Spicer, even though they are not greasable.
  11. basfire

    Confused: Precision? Moog?

    Buying all the parts to beef up my front end. Have ordered Spyntec Shorty, Dynatrac BJ's, an am looking to buy Precision(464) Axel 'U' Joints. When I search for Precision 464 I'm getting Moog 464. Are they the same? Has Moog bought Precision? What's up?
  12. basfire

    Airdog Raptor 100 and 150 Questions

    Had professionally installed an Airdog Raptor 100. After 6 months and about 5,000 miles the noise was a high pitched whine and at start up a sound of up and down surging. The shop and Airdog (Pureflow Technologies) replaced the 100 with a 150. After 6 months now it is getting louder and I...
  13. basfire

    Archived Oil is 1 quart over

    I installed a Fumoto drain valve. It's awesome. It has a safety on it. The turn key has a latch that needs to move up before the valve is turned. No more leaking drain plug gaskets.
  14. basfire

    Left Front Clicking

    This is for a neighbor. His truck is a 2003, dually, 4X4, automatic, 140,000 miles. In 2H there is a clicking coming from the left front wheel area. In 4H or 4L there is no noise. Any suggestions as to the culprit?
  15. basfire

    What Transfer Case Do I Have?

    Thank you for your answers. I have the NV271.
  16. basfire

    What Transfer Case Do I Have?

    Of course the Dodge Factory manual in my glove box does not give the quantity of ATF+4 required So I went to the Haynes book and it gives me 4 different transfer cases to pick from. My truck is a 2004. 5, 3500, 4x4, 6sp, SWR. What transfer case do I have?
  17. basfire

    Mount Rushmore Tips?

    Let me reinterate to go to Mt Rushmore for the EVENING show. Jewel Cave is awesome. Nicest private RV park I have ever stayed at is the Rafter Bar J in Hill City. Cool evenings and afternoon thunder showers. Take your time and smell the roses, lots to see.
  18. basfire

    Cummins owner buys 07 LBZ, but which of The Big 3 really has the BEST overall truck?

    I just sold my '91 F350 Crewcab 4X4, 5sp, 7. 3 Banks Turbo. It had 230K and ran fantastic. Super clean and extremely dependable. No computers and parts are inexpensive compared to the new generation trucks. Tough old steel body. I wanted a newer truck so Dodge was my only choice. No more 7...
  19. basfire

    Opinions for Newbie

    Who, what, when , where is PSM?
  20. basfire

    Dodge Cummins Envy

    I too am in CA. I live in the Northern Sierra and unfortunately have to put up with all the crap that is dictated by the liberal flat landers in LA and SF. There have been several attempts previously to split CA into 2 States. There is a movement once again to do so. I love the diversity of the...
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