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2nd Generation Dodge 24 Valve Powertrain

This is a discussion forum of the 1998.5 to 2002 2nd Generation Dodge Ram Trucks with 5.9L Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel power train and drive line system. This includes all sub-system including wiring, fuel, oil, exhaust, air, transmission, computers and sensors.

  1. Started by Ralph_5.9,

    Well guys, it’s time to change the clutch in my 02 with 103k on it. It held all last summer until I got it to slip up hill in 6th with the quad on level 6. This truck is a summer driver/toy that I plan on building to around 500-550 hp. My brother has an 01 with this clutch https://www.dieselautopower.com/1999-2005-cummins-nv5600-13-x-1-375-single-disc-performance-replacement-ceramic that I’m also considering. However, i’ve read that a factory replacement pilot bushing may be a better option than the bearing. I’d hate to have the bearing fail and pull the trans again. Thoughts on this? Also as far as the flywheel goes, would my best option be to just get it resurfaced? Fir…

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  2. Started by Kosmo,

    I've been having trouble with my 98.5 2500 for sometime now. I go to start the truck and it "lopes" about 10-12 times and dies. I have no throttle response when pressing the pedal while it does this. I have replaced vp44, crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, throttle position sensor, grid heater relay, I have newer batteries, also cleaned the grounds really good in the batteries as they had a little bit of corrosion on them. When I turn the switch on it takes a couple of seconds for the WTS light to come on, when it comes on i can hear what I believe is the fuel pump priming. WTS goes off and I start it and it does the 10-12 "lopes" and dies. Any help or …

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  3. Started by Gregturley,

    What is a fair price for a hx35 stock compressor wheel? I need one but have no idea whats fair.

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  4. Started by stevens cummins,

    So I'm building my nv4500 finely but am courious what sealer works best for the tail housing and the top cover and input shaft housing

  5. Started by Octafish,

    Installed a new VP44 from DAP. Truck starts lightning quick as it should when cold. I can let the truck sit for 5 days, nose uphill, starts in about half a revolution as it always has. So no siphon or fuel leaks. However when the motor's warm, not so much. Takes 3-5 seconds but does start every time . But let it set for several hours, cooler engine, no problem. Starting pressure with my Fuel Boss is 20 lbs. Out of curiosity, I put my DDRP back on which also runs around 20 lbs starting pressure. Same hot start problem with either. Is 20 lbs too much? No codes with a good scanner. …

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  6. Started by Yonyip,

    I have a 2001 Dodge ram Cummins 24v AT with a check engine light codes : P1693, P0236, P0112, P1488. I brought it to a mechanic and he told me 3.7 volts are coming out of the ECM. I just want to make sure that maybe a short or something else before I invest in a new ECM. I also have a smarty tuner tuned to level 5.

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  7. Started by shade tree fixer,

    so i was reading this (because i heard that ac noise is bad for ecms) and i was wondering if it would hurt my replacement ecm to crank my truck to check my VAC, and how much diesel i would need to run it to do that, because my fuel sending sending situation is FU*KERD and i don't know when i can get the right parts in, but i can pull fuel out of a jug, just don't want to fight to get a 5 gal bucket, when all i need is a gal. ( also i

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  8. Started by jtrakel,

    Good evening to all I hope you have your favorite beverage and snack for this one as I've gone down a deep rabbit hole trying to bring this truck back to life so here we go! -----Short story, if you are having blower issues and the troubleshooting has basically stopped check the interior fuse panel to ensure you are getting good contact with your fuse, having an add-a-fuse can spread the little keepers inside the fuse holder creating an interrupt at the ignition source for the blower relay (pin 86 I believe).-------- In the process of fixing one of the numerous issues with my recently purchased 2001 Cummins I was at that moment…

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  9. Started by OverToyed,

    Hi all. Thanks in advance for your time and wisdom. Second gen 24 valve. Quadzilla tuner. No "wait" light and no grid heater in cold weather, but from the voltage drop I can tell the grid heaters do come on after starting, even if the IAT is reading over 100 degrees (I can see what it's reading through the Quadzilla). Doesn't always come on, but most of the time it does when when the engine is hot. Already replaced the IAT sensor and no change in symptoms. Throttle position sensor (already replaced and no change in symptoms) often forgets itself. Have to turn off, back on, press all the way down and release slowly and start. Then w…

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  10. Started by Smallwinga,

    My 99 has been starting and shutting off and I’ve replaced and check everything it’s there something else or any tips to help me with this headache

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  11. Started by dieseldon,

    Hi all, so , recently had my fuel pump go belly up and decided to upgrade to an airdog, I know there were a couple options and I was planning on possibly adding power down the road so my research pointed me to the airdog 150. I call the airdog tech support and he recommends the $200 factory replacement with lifetime warranty, I'm game and get it ordered, only while I'm waiting for it to show up I find it's only got a 4yr warranty, and technically isn't a 150, I call the guy back and he admits he made a mistake, what would I like to do he asks? Well, what's my next option with the lifetime? Him; the 4g 150 and you use your stock filter and still don't have to remove g…

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  12. Started by DHIRemodeling,

    I have a 2001 Cummins 4x4 6 speed manual. With edge comp box. Valair DD Clutch. It has a small lift pump on the frame rail. The filter is an external unit from the LP. Also the previous owner said that it had an Industrial Injection Hot Rod VP44 Injection Pump. It is Otherwise stock. Today when I got into the truck to drive to work it had the Check Engine Light on. So I cycled the key three times and read the codes. They are PCU - P0163 P Done P ECU - P0237 P0382 P0380. I have noticed that when I get into 5th and 6th gear. If I’m not heavy on the pedal that it likes to shutter a little. Like fuel filter is clogged or if your in to high of a gear goi…

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  13. Hey folks, I hope all is well and everyone is making it through these unprecedented times. I posted a little while back about an unusually high load on my engine. I knew I was due for some new injectors as I’m currently at around 145k miles. I finally got to install the new RV275’s over the weekend. While I had the valve cover off I adjusted the valve lash as well. What a difference that made. The truck runs so much smoother now. A nice little boost in power feels good too. It’s seems to be less noisy. About all I can hear is the VP44 clattering away now. Link to post Anyway, on to my issue. As I stated above, I am having issues with a high…

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  14. Started by 20016spd,

    I have a problem with my 01. First it started showing it was over heating (which it wasn’t), then I left to go pick up a load of calves and the truck started to sputter, and then died and wouldn’t start. Changed the Ecm and I can start it now. But the problem I’m having now is the truck will run real rough and after a few seconds after starting but any load it acts like it’s not getting fuel. The p0118 and p1693 codes are still there. And a few others come up now and then. Any ideas as this truck is my source of income

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  15. Started by Eviltwisted1,

    Please help I'm at witts end. I just got 3/98 24valve and I'm trying to find out why it starts it right up, idles great and when you give it throttle in park for drive don't matter Motor doesn't go above 1500rpms . Got a code reader and it came up with what seems to be Dreaded P1689 code Which far as.I can find is something NO ONE agrees on of the cause!! I found this site from another diesel guy and I link I was given was here for 24valve 50\51 engine/obdii-error-codes94/P1689no-communication-between-ecm-and-vp44-r35/ I went through link and was able to get all way to #5 test which is checking ohms between #2terminal on FORM which is Supposed to be a "Whi…

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  16. Started by Bforeman,

    So today I installed a brand new quad Adrenaline v2 with iQuad I drove the truck for 3+ hours with no issue with pedal response.. later on in the day while driving the volt gauge bottomed out. I pulled over looked over everything and it all appeared fine. I went a few places with shutting the truck off and starting back with no issue. I get home truck sits for 1+ hours I go out to install the egt probe after getting required bit and tap. I start the truck to a CEL I pay no mind as I idle into the garage. After I install the egt probe I start the truck and go to give it throttle with no response I check the DTCs to find the P0223 I follow mopar mans diagnostic with no luc…

  17. Started by Acetcruiser,

    Where is it located on a 98.5 2500 Cummins????? i read online it was a 13/16 either mine is different or I’m looking at the wrong sensor the one I’m looking at is on the drivers side of the engine. my edge insight reads a temp of 300 all the time. (Unless its cause of my no bus problem). But everything else works as it should.

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  18. Started by Longhual,

    I have a 2001 24v vp44 with a quadzilla it seems my truck does not have high idle activated I would like to change that I am new to cummins ownership

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  19. Started by Gregturley,

    @Mopar1973Man @Me78569 @Quadzilla Marco @Quadzilla Power Replaced both fenders this weekend so i had a lot of crap pulled loose. Quad set on default tune level 3. This morning on interstate truck wont go over 2000 rpm, wont build over 8 psi boost, feels like a complete dog. Power level bar was green then turned red after warm-up. Noticed power level bar go yellow a couple times while driving. Switched to power level 0 and truck drove normal. Checked all settings, changed tunes, switched back to default and still is a pig. Can't data log with my tablet. Couldn't get quad to connect to my phone to data log. Any ideas on what i screwed up?

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  20. Started by Jeepmedic,

    Quick question for you injector experts. If I have read it correctly the “stock” 2002 Dodge truck 24v engine is rated at 235hp and the injectors are 7 x .0079? I have a “stock” industrial 2002 24v engine rated at 260hp and I pulled out 6 x .008 injectors. Can somebody explain to me how the “stock” Dodge truck engine makes less horsepower with larger injectors than the industrial engine does?

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