Blown Intake Gasket

[Fred Swanson]

Was wondering where the new whistle was coming from, and sure enough the intake manifold gasket is blown in the very front near #1 cylinder. Boost is close to normal, and it really announces itself when the Hot PE is on Level #3.



How many others have had the same? I just turned 36,000 miles.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

That should DEFINATLEY still be covered under warranty. Its odd that it would happen, especially so soon. Let us know what the dealer says. I am curious to hear about what a dealer will say to an engine repair on the Cummins. The one near me said they have NEVER worked on one yet.

 

[Archive]

Well I would never say it is "definetely" covered under warrantee. The signature shows DD2s, a Hot PE and a PE EZ... boost would be way beyond normal. Let us know what the dealer says.



I blew my intake gasket... ordered a new one from Cummins, about 10 bucks. Removed the front three fuel lines and the plate slid out. Fairly easy to do.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Ooops, did not read that. Ok, It Definatley HOPEFULLY will be covered under warranty

 

[Archive]

CSC, were the manifold bolts loose?

 

[Fred Swanson]

Warranty? I don't think I'd waste Dodge's time on a $3 gasket. I took care of it myself. Very simple, and only #1 fuel line had to be taken off to slide it forward and out.

Also, replaced the grid heater gaskets. All total, $12 at Cummins Southwest.



Yes, all bolts were tight, but I guess it was too much boost for the original gasket. Everything is all fine now, and boost is back to spec, and the truck feels stronger, of course.

While I was at it, I cleaned the IAT, it really wasn't dirty, but hey, I cleaned it anyway.



Now we're ready for one of those Piers' turbos. Looking forward to seeing the improvements, too.

And of course, I'll be selling them, too. (That's not a plug for Piers, is it?) Oh well, I'll definitely report on it after I install it next week.



Look out Stefan, we're heading North of the border! Canada bound, and ready to race!

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Painted Mine Black

I removed mine just so I could smooth it out and paint it black. Looks so much better now I think I only loosened up 2 or 3 lines and removed the APPS (throttle) assy and it came out easily.



Vaughn

 

[work2muchplay2little]

Originally posted by cscpusher

Now we're ready for one of those Piers' turbos. Looking forward to seeing the improvements, too.

And of course, I'll be selling them, too. (That's not a plug for Piers, is it?) Oh well, I'll definitely report on it after I install it next week.

Fred, are you going to install the one with the larger compressor housing or the twin turbo? I'm specifically interested in the twin set-up - looking for more info. as soon as it's available. Thanks!

 

[Fred Swanson]

That would be the one with the larger compressor housing.