mountaindan Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 My truck is a early 1998.5. It dont have a vent tube in the front of the engine (puke bottle) is this common on the first 24 v? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator AH64ID Posted November 17, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2012 Did you buy it new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindan Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yes I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mopar1973Man Posted November 17, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 17, 2012 So you already got the TSB done? http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/29-tsb-technical-service-bulletins/44-tsb-09-002-02-oil-overflow-from-the-front-crankcase-breather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindan Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I didn't know about the TSB. I will chck if there is a tube by the starter. It has been in for all recalls that they send me, I sure don't remember that one. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98whitelightnin Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I wish mine had it, have seen a few trucks with it done but never got a good look at where the tube came out at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mopar1973Man Posted November 17, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 17, 2012 I wish mine had it, have seen a few trucks with it done but never got a good look at where the tube came out at. Should look something like a older 12V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98whitelightnin Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Mike, I don't have much under hood time on 12v trucks. I hope to change that someday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mopar1973Man Posted November 17, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 17, 2012 Mike, I don't have much under hood time on 12v trucks. I hope to change that someday though. Sorry... It comes out on the tappet cover near the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindan Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Mike, I just looked there is a vent comes out right above the starter and hangs down behind it. I guess the dealer when they had it in for a recall did the TSB. I ordered the truck special, I don't guess they would of done this at the factory. Looks like a lot of work otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mopar1973Man Posted November 18, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yeah it is a lot of work to just change the tappet cover gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEDWRECKER Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm thinking the early 98.5's must've had the tappet cover breathers like the 12V's maybe? Mine had it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mopar1973Man Posted November 22, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 22, 2012 I talked to a buddy in Louisana (towhungerford) he told me the 12V tappet covers will fit a 24V block so if you which to just change out the cover and put a old school 12V tappet cover on you can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dripley Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I talked to a buddy in Louisana (towhungerford) he told me the 12V tappet covers will fit a 24V block so if you which to just change out the cover and put a old school 12V tappet cover on you can... I take the 12v tappet cover works just as good for venting without the oily mess of the puke bottle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mopar1973Man Posted November 23, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 23, 2012 Yes... Ask any 12V owner... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dripley Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Well I will have to lok for one. I have to change my tappet cover gasket on of these days and just might swap it out. Good info. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98whitelightnin Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have a 98 24 valve and it has the tube on the front but I dont think it came with a puke bottle. My buddy has a 98 just like mine but my other buddy has a 98 thats been updated with the cover on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNFAK Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 yeah the 12v tappet cover is interchangeable and a number of guys run them during a replacemain problem is havent found a decent one cheap and used is always risky on a cover like that - although the gasket is seperate anyway I thinkthinking when I finally pull mine - might just go billet and be done with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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