How Many Miles?

[BigEd]

Quick Survey to see how many miles everyone has on their '99 5 speed? Are there any particular problems or quirks (i. e. , injection pump, 5th gear nut, etc. ) I have a build date of 4/99. I've been an auto mechanic for 28 years, but know little about diesels.

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'99 2500 4x4 Short Bed Quad Cab, Emerald Green, 5 Speed, Tonneau Cover, Bed Liner

 

[LSMITH]

Ed, mine is an auto, but I have 62K on mine now. Seems that the lift pump is the most common failure on the 99's.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Rancho 9000's Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[Michael Hughes]

61,xxx and still going.

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1999 2500 ST LB 4X4 Metallic Red, 5-speed, 3. 54 gears, LSD, camper and tow package
Westach Boost/EGT (pre and post turbo) mounted on A pillar.

 

[MidwestMotorman]

Mine has 38300 and nothing mechanical to report other than steering or suspension stuff.
Be sure do drop by the DC station once in a while and check for computer upgrades. They came out with one at the end of last year, and it was a good one.

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99 2500 QC longbox, SLT, 4x4, 24V Cummins, 5 spd, 3. 55 LSD

 

[Utah Willie]

I have a '99 with a 5 speed. I have had the fifth gear replaced twice. The first time, at the mid twenty mark because it would jump out of gear after a gentle climb and into the descent as the Jake cut in. It got worse as time and miles went by. The first trip after it was "fixed" had it doing it again (125 miles since the overhaul). I tolerated it until 35. 5K and had it replaced again. No problems noticed since, but I have changed my driving habits and pull no hills in fifth (direct or over... . 2 speed aux. ) with camper and never run fifth over with 5er. . even on the flat... well... just a bit on the downhill side, but back to fourth over as soon as it levels out. Beyond that... no problems, senor. .

 

[Utah Willie]

I have a '99 with a 5 speed. I have had the fifth gear replaced twice. The first time, at the mid twenty mark because it would jump out of gear after a gentle climb and into the descent as the Jake cut in. It got worse as time and miles went by. The first trip after it was "fixed" had it doing it again (125 miles since the overhaul). I tolerated it until 35. 5K and had it replaced again. No problems noticed since, but I have changed my driving habits and pull no hills in fifth (direct or over... . 2 speed aux. ) with camper and never run fifth over with 5er. . even on the flat... well... just a bit on the downhill side, but back to fourth over as soon as it levels out. Beyond that... no problems, senor. .

 

[joesoot]

mine's a 2001. . but I can speak for my father who owns a 99 5 speed... before he took it off of the lot, the dealer had to replace the vp44 pump, as they said it wasn't delivering fuel pressure up to par. @ 39K miles he burned the front piston; reason for failure unknown, they did however provide him with a short block and the labor all under warranty. No transmission or clutch problems though.

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2001 2500 4x4 ETH/DEE
3. 55 LSD, Stock is all I will be able to afford for a few years.

 

[Gary R. Reinwand]

Gentleman, My 99, build date 5-99 has 120,000 with zero defect todate. Slightly bombed, 275's, PM-2 and a PE-EZ. 20 mpg empty with 14 mpg pulling our 4 hourse trailer which when loaded weights in at 17,500 GVW. Hope this adds to your data.
Gary

 

[Evan A. Beck]

44K on my 2001. #ad

 

[John Berger]

See my signature for add-ons. Build date - 12/98. Miles - 52865

Only real problem has been seals on each end of the driveshaft. Rear wheel sensor seems to be the problem now. The truck runs great.

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2wd; 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec differential cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Stewart Warner Fuel Pressure Gauge with dual senders, Westach Oil Temp Gauge for differential. Rancho 9000's shocks, PowerEdge EZ Box, Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics in the motor and differential. Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[dieselboy25]

58000 with no problems and one happy driver.
Eric

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1999 2500 QC SB Sport White. Every option except that auto thing.
BFG 295/75R16. Panther 16x8. Tuff County 2" Spacers. BullyDog Step II's BullyDog Boost Module
Autometer Boost, Pyro, Mechanical Fuel Pressure

[This message has been edited by dieselboy25 (edited 05-22-2001). ]

 

[YA_TO_UPA]

77,000 miles so far with no major complaints. Other than a couple rear axle pinion seals that the dealer hosed up when they installed them it's been pretty painless.

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99, 4x4, QC, SB, 5 spd. , trailer pkg, camper pkg. Haven't been bitten by the B. O. M. B. ing bug yet!

 

[MHindman]

36xxx, i had the injection pump go out and the lift pump, both at the same time. it runs real strong, get good mpg, no problems yet. and i would say i drive it hard. off road, fast, fast off road! Great trucks!

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(Silver Bullet)1999 Ext Cab 4X4 5SPD, All options. Power Max 3(adjustable), K&N Filter, no muffler, Pyro,Fender Flares, Toolbox, bedrail covers, 450 watt Kenwood Sub, 33 12. 50 16. 5's, 3. 54's... Soon to have: 4inch, DDIII's, Southbend clutch.

 

[Irontrader]

My 98. 5 had the 5th gear nut problem around 40k miles. I admit that I used to pull some pretty good size loads up hills in 5th gear. I now drop to 4th more often and don't make it pull hills in 5th as much.

I also lost the lift pump and injection pump with about 60k miles. This was at the end of a 5k mile trip where we had put in several long hard days of driving.

These are the only major problems I've had and the engine is still running great, burns no oil, and doesn't leak with almost 80k on it.

 

[JWHays]

Build date of 8/98... no problems other than steering. When it was delivered (Glenn Thomas) the truck was out of alignment. Had to take in in a few times to get the problem rectified. Pinion seal and transmission tailshaft seal replaced. Love the truck otherwise. .
34k miles on it now.

John- n6jwh



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1999 2500 Club Cab 139" WB, Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, 24V, 5 speed, 2WD, 3. 54 LSD, Mag Hytec diff cover, Jacobs E-brake, Muffler Eliminator, K&N filter, Black Maxx lumber rack, Delta tool box.