kman522

I have heard similar stories but I also have friends who have the 6.7 and love them especially because of the 6 speed tranny. I am not crazy about all of the pollution crap on them though.

I have a 2001 Quad Cab Cummins 4x4 short box and I love my truck, especially since I haven't had a truck payment in the last 8 years. I purchased my truck new but my kids are not getting any smaller and that back seat isn't getting any bigger. I got permission from "head-quarters" that I can start looking for a new/used truck. I refuse to buy a new truck due to the $50k+ price tag so a used truck is in order. I have a larger 4" turbo on my truck along with the BHAF system, full gauges and of course 2 new fuel pumps. So, my question is what truck (year) would you purchase. I would like to stick with my Dodge but honestly I am open to any diesel truck. Do any of them come with a 4" turbo vs. the 3" originally on my 2001 Cummins? My new truck must have 4 full doors and 4 wheel drive is a necessity. Lets hear it, what trucks should I be looking at and why??

I have been using 2 cycle for over a year now in hopes of prolonging life.............. my codes was on again, off again code so I dont know what was going on other than I had a lack of power while towing.

Thanks fellas, I am going to move my line this weekend after my filter and direct plum it to my gauge.

I have an Autometer fuel pressure gauge for my Cummins that constantly loses pressure the more I drive it. I seem to have a air leak and I have tightened every single connection. My T connector is between my lift pump and my fuel filter, is the best place for my T??I have a isolator on it. Fuel flows into a piece of equipment I bought with my gauges........so there is no actual fuel coming into the truck via the gauge.Should my T for my fuel be after the fuel filter?????

Since I kept seeing a on/off P0216 that would come and go, I came across a great deal on a new VP-44 rebuild. Do I have to have my codes cleared or will they clear up on their own? If I dont clear the codes, will my truck not operate as normal??BYW, there is an excellent Youtube guide on how to remove and install a VP-44 pump.

Idle pressure is 20 and running 70 down the interstate is about 17.5 for pressure. Yeah, they sent a plug in with the turbo because they said I would be having over-boost codes if I didnt put this in... I just dont understand the 216 appearing then disappearing all the time. :banghead: I thought the VP was a mechanical pump?? If that is the case, shouldnt it be either good or bad??

I have been having issues with my truck towing, seems to have a lack of power. Well for the fun of it I ran the 3x key thing on my truck and read the codes on my SuperChip and this is NOW what it is telling me.PCU 1693ECU 0216 & 0234I just had my injector pump tested at a shop in Green Bay only to pay these guys $700+ to test my injector pump, try to fix my turbo that they tell me my waste gate was stuck. Of course, broken bolts and yada, yada a huge bill and they tell me my stock turbo was cracked.So hence, I buy a new turbo $1200 and install the little wire to my map sensor so I dont get the 0234 code (over boost condition). Obiviously the little wires are not tricking my map sensor for my new turbo.Here is my problem. I dont always get the 0216. Am I getting a glich in my truck or am I really having issues with my injector pump?? Testing showed my pump to be fine. I am calling them tomorrow and they will recheck my injector pump for free especially now that I have the code.That 0216 code will go away again................ I am not sure this is the reasoning for my lack of power while towing?? Truck seems to run fine and you cannot tell any lack of power when not towing anything.Anyone have any thoughts why this code keeps re-appearing but then will disappear for awhile? As always, thanks for the help.

Exactly. Update...........was towing my boat on Saturday. It is an 18' aluminum boat and my truck was down shifting hauling my boat. Something is definetly not right. I certainly dont mind bringing in my truck to be looked at but last time I spent $750 for someone to fix my waste gate on a cracked turbo. Starting to suck big time. I know my lift pump is pumping as I took off the hose, bumped the starter and I am getting more than the required amount of fuel. I have had my injector pump tested (same guys who found my cracked turbo) and they said my injector pump was fine. I am wondering if I have plugged injectors?

I remember paying about $130/5 gallon jug last year. We will see later today.

http://www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/parts/batteries_and_fluids/oils_and+_lubricants/plus50/plus_50.page anyone use this oil in their Cummins???

They sent me a boost fooler with my turbo. I can hit anywhere from 20-30 on acceleration, depending on how heavy my foot is when I am towing. I am pretty easy on my truck so I dont ever push it. They are sending me a new boost fooler. Would that boost error code make my truck lack power in OD? I have my guages in my truck for monitoring.

My truck seems to shift funny when I have the Superchip installed. A friend of mine, his father in-law had a Superchip in his Power Stroke and had the same issues. Took it in to the dealer, they told him to remove the chip and "WALLA", no more funny shifting. I have it out now and I too have no more funny shifting. I am not looking to road tearing power, I just want a little more juice while towing and when those big hills are a comin:lol:

Yep factory injectors

I did a pressure test today and fixed the one I found after the turbo. I installed a BD Super B single turbo.

When you are pulling a heavy load on a straight road, what are you normally running for exhaust temps. :shrug:When pulling my 5th, I am seeing 1000-1100 anytime the truck is working uphill and about 800-900 when on a steady grade. Is this normal??

I am going to dump my Superchip with the thought of buying a new one. I want something I can use on the fly. What recommendations do you have????

Ahhh.....I have been busy this evening. I made a boost leak boot and tested my turbo for any leaking. What I did find was air coming from my down pipe off of my turbo to my 4" exhaust. This must have loosened up on me as I installed the turbo last Tuesday. I tightened the clamp and now no leaks can be heard at all.I read about my IAT sensor so I removed that and was going to clean it and it looked brand new. I disconnected my batteries, turned the key and let it set for about 1.5 hours. I reset my APPS sensor since I changed my batteries a few weeks back and totally forgot about doing this :banghead:.Tomorrow I am cutting my heat shield out for my turbo to protect my BHAF and to keep it from sucking turbo heat. I also took out my Superchip as I think it was this giving me shifting issues. No issues shifting with it out (returning home) and I had issues with it in while hauling my camper (going camping).Any other thoughts of what could be causing the lack of power for me in od?

I need some help with my 2001 Cummins. I have recently had some dead pedal issues with my truck and took my truck in to a diesel specialist and had him test my injector pump. My injector pump is fine according to him but he found that my waste gate was stuck on my stock turbo. While trying to free the gate, he noticed my turbo was cracked so I purchased a new after market turbo.Last year I replaced the stock exhaust to a 4" exhaust, added a new lift pump (Raptor) and all of my guages.So, while pulling my 5th wheel last weekend, I noticed some funny shifting patterns and sort of dead pedal syndrome. My friend told me his father in law had issues with his Superchip, I also have a Superchip so I disconnected it and no shifting issues anymore.I still have no power though while pulling my camper. Contantly downshifting even on the smallest hills. My new turbo came with a plug to try and trick the map sensor so I installed that and I still have the 0234 code saying turbo boost limit exceeded. Is this why my truck has no power??Anyone have any ideas of what to check or look at?Thanks

Well went with that turbo.......and yes, I wasnt about to replace my pump with another junk factory pump.

I have called about a dozen places with no luck. Looks like I purchase a stock one from gosperformance or spend a little more and upgrade. Decision, decisions..... I am leaning towards the BD Super B Turbo Kit as I plan on keeping my truck for another 2 years..........or so...

Any recommendations on vendors???

Anyone have information on those Ebay turbos? I have looked at them online too and am wondering the same. Are they junk?

Last year I had the dead pedal syndrome on my 2001 Cummins 3 hours away from home pulling our camper. I limped the truck home with the camper after our summer vacation. Anytime I would start from a dead stop, extremely slow acceleration. It would run down the interstate fine once up to speed. FF, I changed out the lift pump which must have been failing because it wasnt pumping enough fuel. Also replaced the stock exhaust to a 4", added 4 guages & installed the BHAF system. New tires, new ball joints, new power steering pump and I thought I was all set for awhile. Last week while hauling the trailer, I had the dead pedal syndrome once again everytime the tranny would shift. For about 1/2-second, the truck dogged down and then sped back up. I was thinking my injector pump so I brought it in. Injector pump is fine, they found that my wastegate was stuck. So while replacing that, they found out that my housing for the wastegate is cracked. I have not seen my truck yet but he told me on the phone it cracked where the wastegate is. Doesnt sound like the turbo housing is cracked, so, can I just buy the wastegate housing or do I need a new entire turbo?? Turbo's are expensive with the exception of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Ram-2500-Ram-3500-Turbo-HX35W-Diesel-Turbo-Cummins-5-9L-1994-2001-/150843665334?fits=Year:2001|Make:Dodge&hash=item231efbabb6&item=150843665334&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr I called and talked to a rep there. He said the only thing different is the housing where the exhaust mounts to the back of the turbo. They are brand new and come with a 3 month warranty. I dont need more power so I just want the same size turbo. Anyone know good or bad about this product? Man I love my truck but when it rain, it pours................. Thanks

I have a 2001 4x4 Quad Cab with 86k on it. I had a front end noise recently and took it in. They told me my ball joints were going so i had them replaced. I did notice play in them last year but with brand new tires and myself traveling constantly for work, i decided to get them done and be ready for camping season.I still have a noise coming from what seems like the front drivers side of the truck. Very noticable when I brake and turn left. It never makes the noise when turning right. Yesterday hauling home the camper, I noticed it just driving down the road and when i would brake and very noticable when braking and turning left.I am guessing a wheel bearing but not sure? Any thoughts? Seems louder with hauling something vs. an empty truck.Thanks