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Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Had Valves Adjusted

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99 oil pressure drops below 3psi at idle

Shelby Griggs

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320k on truck, but only about 26K since head gasket job, valves were all over the place. I had a ticking (or at least I think I heard one over the clatter) so took it to the shop and glad I did, seems quiter now (again, maybe imagination). Glad I didn't go to 50K or 100K as generally is suggested.
 
Yes aware it was way short of recommendation. I actually thought it was 50k in new and I suppose anytime head is off and then at 100k intervals. Whatever the interval, I suspected noisy way earlier and it turned out some where tight, some loose, worth checking if you suspect something. At this point probably good for 100k.
 
I am assuming you took it to the same shop that did the head gasket? If so I would be concerned the valves are adjusted properly now.
 
I am assuming you took it to the same shop that did the head gasket? If so I would be concerned the valves are adjusted properly now.
No, different shop, the head job shop is well respected, but about 300 miles away, just learned about the "local" shop only about 30 miles away. Guy works on lots of different diesel engines, no other vehicle work. He personally owns a number of Cummins powered Rams including his service truck. A well driller was dropping off an old B model Cat engine for rebuild while I was there, a 53 block in the weeds, etc. I found out this weekend that he used to work for a Detroit Diesel dealer and that a friend who has a ranch had him rebuild a Series 60, so anything Cummins and any other bigger diesels of any brand seem to be well within his wheelhouse and he will probably be my go-to guy if I need any engine work. I did not see any evidence of any Ford or GM pickup parts or vehicles on the property :)
 
There's so many clicks and clatters in these generation trucks, it's hard to tell where they all come from - 94K on my truck, and never have had the valve covers off... :rolleyes:
 
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