2nd Generation Dodge Reliability / Performance

Afternoon.I'm a full-time Rver, and tow a 26' fifth wheel about 25% of the time. I only have 140,000 miles on my Dodge, and since I'm retired I'd like for it to last another 10-15 years. It's a 1999 Dodge 2500 4x4 5spd 24 valve.My truck weighs 7700 pounds empty, and my fifth wheel weighs around 11,000. I have a Scangauge II, and also a EGT and boost gauge. I drive around 55mph towing and 60mph solo, and get around 10-11mpg towing, 20mpg solo. Oh, and my axle ration is 3.53 and everything in the truck is original equipment except for the Scangauge, EGT, and boost gauge.Now, for the question. I see a lot of discussion about things like lift pump failures and VP44 failures,…

Here is my fuel pressure page. http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/cummins/2ndgen24v/fuel-pressure/fuel-pressure.htm Here is the HFRR testing and requirements of the VP44... http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/cummins/general/2-cycle-oil/hfrr/hfrr.htm Here is a tidbit on how to gain MPG's http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/cummins/general/better-mpgs/better-mpgs.htm Here is a great tool to teach you how to drive. http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/personal/2002/scangauge2/scangauge2.htm Any question on this??? :confused:

I still have the Silencer Ring installed and I know a lot of folks run the Silencer Ring MIA. Understanding there really isnt any performance gain why do folks run it MIA? Just purely for the whistle? How loud is it? Any long term impact by running ring MIA?Thanks in advance

im leakin oil real bad on my driver side i cant sure where its comin from but it kinda looks like its commin from the governors in the back of the pump but its from where my AFC housin starts to the back of the motor but i was thinkin it could be CCV because did the timmin and it was retarted 4 or 5degrees and when i did the milage it had 205,000miles on it but anyone havin the same problem or ideas

i was lookin round and trien to find a banjo kit for a 12v i seen one for a 24v but i wasnt sure if it would hook up and im pretty sure it wouldnt but any suggestions or idea's thanks guys

got a 97' 12V i wanna do some pump mods i wouldnt mind to sled pull once in a while but more worried bout mpg and daily drivin and haulin a trailor so far i got a 4gsk waitin to install well im thinkin bout havin a #0 or #10 fuel plate and i got a guy that can do dv's but i really dont know much bout the pump and what all i can do but money issues is bein stretched alittle but other info is got 3.55 gears 180pump its a build auto already got gauages but i really dont know where to start tho any suggestions or idea's

im gettin ready to clean my fuel strainer and i was wonderin if i take it out will all my fuel come out or just alil bit then stop thanks for info haha i know its a ridicous question

Hello, I need to cap of the factory fuel supply line. Back at the tank with the Dorman fittining. I have fuel that has been coming out when I drive it. I have since been done install a few weeks. I have the fuel pump on the block. I disconnected line from pump to fuel cannister because of using Vulcan big line kit. But didn't plug the old pumps outlet. Could I be pulling a vacuum some how? Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,John

I have a local company that supplies Bio Diesel, can I run this in my 02? I was thinking about running some tanks, just to compare performance and economy etc. I know nothing about Bio Fuels.

my son has an 01 auto,air dog 150, dragon fire v44 pump,quadzilla. put air dog and v44 pump was running good for about a month now no power sounds like it is missing, fuel presure is 15 psi , cracked lines seem to be getting fuel at injectors,very little boost. 0237 and 1693 came up on codes. put new map sensor and intake gasket did not seem to help at all.any suggestions?

I just installed a BHAF and heat shield in my truck and was wondering if you just use the filter minder out of the factory air box? If so do you also use the rubber bushing that is on it or do you get a different one somewhere. I also just ditched my Isolator in favor of a needle valve and was wondering how far to turn it out? :confused: ThanksBrandon

Warmer weather's here... driving the CTD today... watching the mpg rise on the overhead (it's pretty close on my stock truck). Went from 15 to 16 today... same load of fuel. I'm figuring it for decent IAT. Last summer I nursed it up to 17.5~6 (with 4:10 gears).Russ

I was considering changing my setup for more performance. Fuel Pump, performance computer etc. My question is, with 90K on the ODO, is this an unwise path? I was basically considering Moparmans setup as I have the same truck, but I am (slightly) concerned on modding the almost 100K motor. Thoughts?

Well Gang... I finally got tired of the huge sloppy mess I would make while changing my Frantz Filter. It seems like every time I would lift the can off the TP roll would stick to the stem and the oil would drain everywhere down the fender. So I started looking at what I could do to change it and make it less messy... So here is mt new mounting... Here is a close up of my new battery mounting bracket... The other problem was even if I could get the filter off without the mess the stem tube would be still full of oil and this oil would be enough to darken the new oil in seconds. It would look like I never changed the oil... :wow But now w…

Just wanted to brag a lil...we have a 98 Dodge Ram 3500 dually that has over 360K on it and still going strong. Hubby has only had to do regular maintenance and some minor repair work on it!!!I was so impressed with his truck that after we got married I got me one and love it!!

anyone put a smoke switch in with a quadzilla xzt? i tired but couldn't get it to work properly, a picture of the wires would be helpful thanks! -the truck is a 01'

final purchased my first cummins it a 98.5 24 valve auto 4x4 . my truck is completly stock now i am looking for info and advice as to whate upgrades would be good to pull 20 or higher mpgs and also the best tunner for better fuel economy

I recently purchased a 2001.5 Ram for my wife which still had the OEM lift pump in the stock location. After testing and determining 2 psi of fuel pressure, I replaced the filter which brought the fuel pressure up to 9 psi. Still not good enough in my book so I replaced the OEM lift pump with an Aertex lift pump in the stock location. This brought the fuel pressure up to 16 psi at idle but it could still be pulled down to about 10 psi. I found this to be marjinal and still not good enough. The next step was to relocate the pump. A friend was installing a 60 gallon fuel tank on his Ram 3500 and was generous in offering me the use of his shop to install my Air Dog 150…

Can anyone give a report on the Edge Mileage Max controller? Does it perform as advertised and would it be a recommended addition to a 1999 5.9L 24V CTD?Thanks,cessna

(Copied from TDG.com) Tools needed; 1/4 drive rachet and exstension (3-6 inch) 3/8 drive rachet and exstension (3-6 inch) 1/4 or 3/8 drive Torque wrench, must have a range of 18-216 inch pounds, the most important # is 89 inch pounds 15, 8, and 10mm sockets 3/4 or 19mm line wrench or equivelant (see photo) http://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2207&d=1134982876 8mm wrench Needlenose pliers Small flatbladed screwdriver Latex or Nitrile gloves Something to stand on to gain easy access to engine compartment Shop towels However much beer you will drink in 2 hours time To get star…