06 Check-up

[DennyDay]

Taking my '06 2500 to R & R Diesel in Akron, Ohio tomorrow for a checkup. Going to have the valves set and have sensors checked, a new belt installed. I've got 95,k miles on it - - - I there any thing I should have them checked.



B&B is an independant Cummins Shop that I've used in the past with good results

 

[Prairie Dog]

Are you leaving it there? I only ask because the valve lash is to be set when cold. Some shops ignore this fact. Don't let them tell you otherwise!

 

[HBarlow]

My personal mechanic and friend says the Cummins engine rarely needs much valve adjustement even at 150k to 200k unless the cylinder head has been removed.

 

[jjdiesel]

just did mine at 113k... nothing out of spec.

 

[MJWenrich]

I am at the same mileage on my 2004. 5 and plan to do the belt and the belt tensioner. Got both from Geno's. The tensioner has caused a lot of problems on non diesel vehicles at about the same mileage which is why I am doing it. With the noise a diesel makes, I cannot hear if it's making noise. Well, that and my poor hearing. I also thought I might change the anti-freeze. The solution is likely still good but I am told the water pump lubricant protection goes away.



The belt looks like a problem to change for the DYI person. Really tight clearance and the fan might have to be disconnected first or worse. Won't know until I get there unless someone else has done this.

 

[rscurtis]

Changing the belt is a 10 minute job. You need a 1/2" drive breaker bar, and a helper is useful, but not required. The fan pulley is on the outside of the belt, so there's no need to mess with the wiring.

 

[DennyDay]

Well got it done - - -didn't know about the "cold" requirement, but it did set for three ehours before the work was done - - -I had replaced the tensioner last fall - - the bearing was a little loose, and since I was near Geno's picked one up from them, that and a Gator Back belt were done - - water pump showed no signs of problems when they checked it so it was an uneventful operation - - no suprises.



Thanks for all the answers