jamman

Cool, but arrrrgh! I hate having ANOTHER service plan! I should have known it would need that be able to do it. I was just hoping that it utilized one of the many radios built into the EVO and other phones to transmit a signal.Still interested, just slows it a touch. Still interested in your Napa setup.

98white, I was re-reading this and your posts finally sunk in. I do find it interesting you want to move away from your computer as your full gauge display and go to all mechanicals. I think I need to get comfortable with just an A-pillar setup.

Wicked cool! I want one! It would be so cool to pull my EVO out of my pocket and start my truck. My brother would have a cow! I look forward to hearing back from you on this. I'm sorry to have hijacked the thread, as that's rude, but I'm not sorry to get your help. Please, any info you have is welcome. PM me or email if you prefer.

That's very cool, Ldrivon! I've always wanted one of those in our car and it would be so cool in the truck. Does it work the same on an automatic? Which kit/product did you get from Napa? About how much is it? Or, at least, a name or product number and I'll look into the price. That would give me remote start AND keyless entry with that, wouldn't it? It would be sweet.I have a '99 and if it works on this truck, I will definitely add it to my list of mods/additions on the truck.

Ok, I'll pick up a new hose clamp and remove the factory one. Hopefully it isn't so old that it won't come off correctly and the hose doesn't go back on correctly.I need to stop and see what kind of fitting I can find to fit in there and hook the air hose into it.Thanks so much to all for the help

LOL, IBMobile!Try again. I'm sure you'll get it worked out. Still would love to see it.

I went out and tried to look things over. I took off the 4" line from the BHAF to the turbo intake. I did this so I could get a closer look at it. I took some photos and will attach them later. But see where the actuator rod extends from the round-I don't know what you call it-but the cylinderI'm guessing it's actually called the actuator. There is a small hose that runs from it to a fitting on the other side of the turbo that runs out to the intercooler. It is attached with what I would call a factory applied hose crimp. If I take one of these off and attach a fitting that I put my air hose on, then I should be able to apply pressure and test the wastegate, right I think I understand this part now.Please tell me if I have this wrong. Thanks

Ok, this is some great stuff coming down the pike here. I definitely like upgrading the lift pump, but not right now. But there are some good looking gauge setups here. I really appreciate the waving me off from wasting money on parts I don't need. I did not know there were 3-in-1 gauge sets out there. That is cool. I'm guessing that has to be electronic, or at least the other two parts of the gauge are as they are digital read out. VERY cool replies. Thanks guys. --- Update to the previous post... I was looking at vulcanperformance at the gauges at this page http://www.vulcanperformance.com/EV-Series-Mechanical-s/199.htm and I'm not seeing that they offer it as a gauge only. I must be daft. But I did find it over at dieselmanor http://www.dieselmanor.com/isspro/r5604r_ev_fuelpress.asp It seems that folks have had good experiences with vulcan, so if I'm missing it somehow, please point it out.

Hi dripley,Thanks for that. I'll go watch that video again. I think I saw that. Is there a benefit of running a big hose kit from the fuel filter back and somehow tying into that back closer to the fuel tank while I make my final decision?Thanks!

No problem, IBMobile! I am just very curious to see your setup. I was thinking of avoiding all the gauges right there in the open for everyone to see, but it looks like the most reasonable application I wonder how folks like/feel about the dashmount gauge setup.I will check later. The wife is still working on dinner, so I may be able to run out and fool with the wastegate on my truck and test it out.Talk to you soon.

I am very interested in seeing what you have done with your A-pillar. So let me help you put the photos on here.Go get a photobucket account. It couldn't be easier. Sign up, then take the picture off your computer and upload it to the site( it should have some directions) then it will have the link info right there on/next to the photo. Copy and paste it into a reply on here and it will show up.Now, if you are using a regular cell phone, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe send them to your email address, then save them to your computer?Looking forward to seeing the photos!

Thanks again, guys. I know that we are basically replumbing the system, but I didn't feel like plumbing for the gauge and then re-plumbing for the electric gauge, etc.Part of why I've considered the computer is the tuning but also the neatness factor, as in tidiness. I like everything together. I had even looked at my overhead sunglass holder and garage door holder panel in the center and wondered about mounting up there so it was a quick glance and out of the way.To make sure I understand completely, right now, to have an immediate fuel pressure gauge, I can run a tapped banjo bolt to the fuel filter housing. (There should be an existing bolt that the banjo replaces, no?) Put the needle valve in the tapped banjo bolt, run the line to the FPG that I've mounted in the cab, somewhere OTHER than the column. This will get my vp44 covered with a gauge. Then I can re-examine this thing and determine what I want to do. I've got more to think on.Does that sound like I've got this right for the moment?

That's what I'm looking for, Mike. I asked for opinions and I got it. Thank you for that. I also like being able to put things where it needs to go and it isn't always the same so the crimped lines(although secure) are more limiting. Thus I will look into the FASS system further so as to compare. As I don't plan on making this a contender for magazines or pulling sleds, I was looking for a good dependable system but at a more affordable cost and thought the Raptor might more easily(read:painlessly on the wallet) get this poor schmuck there. I've got a ton more questions. If I don't add the FASS/Air Dog right now, is there a simple way of plumbing the line so I can use it now for a fuel pressure gauge in the present, but utilize that line with the FASS/Air Dog? How about with a computer? On the fuel pressure gauge(FPG), is the mechanical ok to run to anywhere else BUT the steering column, ie. A-pillar or on dash mount or cubby hole plate? Is there an advantage to the mechanical over the electronic other than cost? I'm always a little concerned about electronics burning out or having problems and mechanical still working as long as the engine is running, but I don't have a leg to stand on in this case. That's why I'm beating this to death and beyond. I'm going to go re-look at all these posts and see if I can put this straight in my head. I'd like to just keep building upon my work instead of having to rip out and redo as I improve the system. Again, THANK YOU to everyone helping me with this stuff and putting up with the basic questions. --- Update to the previous post... Oh, a little more on fuel pumps...Am I remembering incorrectly, but did I just see the basic pump of the raptor at geno's or something where you buy the pump and you have to plumb it? I guess I didn't realize the whole quick disconnect issue. I think I need to have a long talk with folks at these vendors.

Sooo,Understood on getting the needle valve. But if I understand, dripley, you are saying that I should just buy the computer and install it and thus avoid paying twice. I know that will not be happening anytime soon. So maybe I do have to double spend. I think I really ought to have a pressure gauge as soon as possible to protect the vp44 until I can put in everything else. That being the case, should I go with the electric fuel pressure gauge so it can send the signal to the computer later? I don't know how you hook up physical probes to the computer. I had put that off, but I guess it's time to start looking at the computers and how they send the info.Am I getting the sense that the Raptor isn't a favored pump set up to you, Mike? Is that just because of the quick connects and not being able to plumb stuff into them? I guess I've read too many posts late at night and am not cataloging all of this in my head correctly.Thanks for the help guys.

Hi guys, I've got to get a fuel pressure gauge coming and put into this truck of mine. I'm not one to be constantly changing things for the fun of it. I need to build my truck up as it is my work truck and as such is my breadwinner and dependability is #1 for me. I'm going to have to add things in stages, as I'm sure the whole “things are tight” story is rather familiar. So I'm trying to think ahead and not waste effort. Let me explain what I *think* I've figure out and the route I think I'll take to get there and PLEASE give me all the feed back you want. I've been reading so many threads, the head is swimming. I plan on a conservative approach. I think I would like some more power eventually as I need this for pulling a trailer with skidsteer and such. So, I need to add the pressure gauge NOW to make sure I'm not killing my VP44. (Gonna be running two stroke at 1oz/1gal) Next, I think I'll add the trans temp gauge to monitor my tranny while pulling. Then my EGT's next. Lastly, it's the boost I need to monitor, correct? I am also thinking of adding the Raptor 100 and plumbing it to the bowl like I read someone else has done. (Or should I just go to an AirDog 100?) I plan to either put in an A-pilar gauge set or go with a computer to display all the other read outs. But I do not want to spend money twice. I am looking at putting the fuel pressure gauge on the steering column. To do that, I am considering this pod to hold the actual gauge = http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GM-DG-15012 Then as far as a gauge, I think I want the mechanical(tell me why I shouldn't? If I go with a computer later, is that going to be a problem?) so I am thinking of running this one from geno's http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ISS-R5604R To this, I realize that I need to go buy a needle valve from the auto store. Still learning where it needs to go, but trying to get my parts list together as well as the details. Add to that, if I understand correctly, I need a bango bolt like this http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BF-LONG-TAPPED to run this with. As I am thinking that I like the look of adding the raptor 100 to the system. Also, am I needing to get this hose kit to connect to the fuel filter? http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=VULCAN-FH Ok, I think that get's the ball rolling. What am I leaving out? Or is there an easier/better way than what I am talking about? Shoot....just looked and “re-found” this post that I had forgotten about http://forum.mopar1973man.com/threads/4351-Need-help-setting-up-fuel-psi-gauge and am now have got myself confused. Maybe I won't be ordering this weekend. I may have to wait and talk to someone on Monday. Thanks for all the help. jamman --- Update to the previous post... Oh, very seriously thinking that I am going to need to add a pac-brake or Jacob's.

Thanks for all the advice, fellas. I will be very careful when I finally break into it. I watched some of ISX's videos where he breaks into the turbo (thanks ISX!) and am a little more scared/less scared all at the same time, but sure I can do it. I'm not sure where the write up on turbos is on the main page. I went to the home page and looked around and looked in the general cummins info, and the 2nd gen 24V info, then info looked at the main headings of all the generations, but I'm just not seeing a write up on the turbo or wastegate. Where is that? Thanks again, jamman --- Update to the previous post... Wait, is this the link you were talking about: http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/cummins/2ndgen24v/turbo/turbo.htm I didn't find it listed, only when I did a search for "turbo" and this was the first result.

Muchas gracias!I'll let you know if I need it. Got to find the dealer. They relocated recently and I haven't bothered to keep track of them.And of course, we are getting a heavy rain as we speak. Oh well, I'll have to clean out the stain in the headliner once I fix it.

Many thanks on the ideas. The silicone would certainly work, but I think I like the gasket idea better. I've just seen silicone patches go badly before. I'm surprised a dealer only wanted $5 for that. I'll have to check into it.Glad to know that I seem to have that much figured out. Off to keep reading and trying to educate myself.Thanks!

Agreed on the sentiments, dripley. And thanks to everyone and their responses. I wasn't ignoring you, just crossing at funny times.Ok, so I need to break into my wastegate. I know nothing about those. I'll go do a search and see if I can find info on how to do that. I've misplaced or lost my Haynes manual(and it's really ticking me off!) so I am a little lost. But glad it's not a turbo issue!While I'm in there, anything else I should look at or clean, readjust, cross my eyes at, or anything???Thanks again for all the help,jamman

I thought I would make an addendum to this post for anyone that was in my shoes and learning. I just tripped across the page that moparman put up about gauges. Very nice. It's here at http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/personal/2002/gauges/gauges.htm and should help all us new initiates to the gauge world on these trucks to start getting things figured out. I just didn't know that when I bought this truck, I needed to have a grand to do gauge install, lift pump upgrade(insurance). I'm beginning to think it was a couple grand, and that's before performance upgrades I want to chase. I still love this stinking truck.

Ok, thanks. I'm glad to know for sure that I have wastegate issues. But what does that mean? Obviously I'll be doing some reading up on it, but is that what is keeping my mileage in the 14-15mpg range? Am I hurting something else? I'll have to see what corrective maintenance I can do to the wastegate, because I can tell you right now that I'm not sitting in a great position at this time to purchase a new turbo if I'm understanding that link that sometimes they have to be replaced as a unit.But anyway, thanks for the help and replies. I do appreciate it!

Alright,I had worked on my profile but didn't see where there was a signature option. Hopefully this is of assistance.JammanNow you have me worrying a touch as I've done nothing to the truck other than the BHAF and an oil change. I want to flush and refill the radiator, drain trans fluid and redo that, change differential fluids, check on whether need to adjust valves. Doing my research and trying to save money to get gauges. Need trans temp and egt very soon, as this is a work truck and NEED to drag around a skid steer and supplies. Still learning where and how to install, how to route, etc. I am in construction, a small concrete contractor, so any suggestions on how to make this a great rig for that kind of work would be appreciated.Thanks

Did you use this in addition to an already existing keyless entry, or as an add-on beginner keyless system?I don't have a keyless entry and it would be great to add that in as cheaply as possible. For that matter, I'd love a remote start, but I don't know if that is doable or advisable with these trucks. I have no clue, really!Thanks,Jamman

Hi guys, I ordered one of those bluetooth plug in obd II scanners and tried it out tonight. I finally got it to read and I came up with an error code. I'll include a photo I took of the screen, but it was: P0234 Turbo/Super Charger Overboost Condition. Well, I think I just tripped across a list elsewhere on the site. Can someone confirm that this is the same code, as it isn't labeled the same but the number is the same. http://forum.mopar1973man.com/threads/2569-P0234-Turbo-Boost-Limit-Exceeded Next question: How worried by this should I be and is this telling me of a cascade of problems in front of me? Thanks to all, Jamman

Hi guys, I've been lurking and learning on many forums. I got my truck back in August of '10, but I've learned slowly along the way. I love the truck and know there are things I'm needing to do to it, but I got hurt and sadly it took a back seat to so many things and then other stuff came up. I'm trying to catch up. I've got a leak inside that I noticed. There is a streak on the rear glass where it runs down. There is a little brown staining on the headliner on the passenger side. I don't know if there is a possible seam breach just back of the door on the roof, or if (in my opinion more likely) the cargo light that is on the back of the cab is leaking. If the cargo light is the culprit, I assume that I get up there and unscrew it and repair the gasket. Is there a gasket? Do I clean off a sealant then go back with a silicone, rtv, or something? I'll try and put some pictures here to make this a bit more clear. I don't know if I have that privilege yet or not. Let's see what I can do. Thanks for the help! Jamman '99 Quad Cab, Long Bed, 4x4, 6" lift, BHAF, EFX step rails, 140ishk miles --- Update to the previous post... If you look, you can see a whitish trickle line down the entire glass. Follow that up and you should see some staining of the headliner. --- Update to the previous post... --- Update to the previous post... This is an exterior view of the cargo light that I suspect is the culprit, but I don't know if there is a seam that I should worry about under that black plastic/rubber trim extending back from the door seam.