Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: J_BODY]
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02/17/17 01:29 PM
02/17/17 01:29 PM
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dart4forte
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My 07 is just turning 230k. I tow an enclosed trailer probably 2k average per year. The key to making the last of the 5.9s live is religious maintenance. Being retired army I'm pretty anal toward PMCS.
So ever since owning the truck this is what I've done
Switched to AMSOIL synthetic at 17k miles. I change the oil religiously IAW AMSOIL recommended intervals which is every 5k. I use WIX filters. AMSOIL recommends more frequent oil changes on the 07.5 5.9s due to the internal EGR. Took some getting use to the oil being dark all the time. I change the fuel filter twice a year, spring and fall. I use the Cummins fuel filters.
Added EDGE power adder and aftermarket aircleaner. On average I keep the EDGE set on the stock setting. I get better fuel mileage.
Another area of concern is the turbo. Being the EDGE has a turbo timer I set it at 1 minute to allow the turbo to cool. When I'm towing I allow for more time, usually 4-5 minutes especially if I pulling hills. The EGTs run about 320 at shutdown.
Service the tranny every 35k to 40k whether it needs it or not. I always service the tranny before I tow. Band adjustment is a must
Added the Bullydog steering crossmember to address possible death wobble
OE brakes changed out at 50k. I average brakes changes around
Changed out OE front end at 100k. Also replaced front U joints. Recently had to change out the front end at 235k. I run KYB shocks which have a lifetime warranty.
I service the transfer case and rear end every 40k. I exercice the 4WD twice a year. When I lived in the NW I used the 4WD more often. Now, being in AZ it's used less frequently. 130k replaced trans modulator. Tranny was short shifting at low RPM
Did a fuel sample and tested at Cummins at 200k. No sign or leaky injectors. I plan taking another sample this spring.
Overall this has been a great truck. My only complaint is the front seats break down constantly. Getting ready to replace the foam buns and cover for the third time.
My first CTD was a 2WD 2001. My only complaint with that truck was constantly dealing with the lift pump and injector pump.
Last edited by dart4forte; 02/17/17 01:49 PM.
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: 67plymouthman]
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02/18/17 01:30 PM
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I have never owned a diesel anything. That said, if I could find a 1st gen with a solid body I'd love to have one. That said though, my son has a 92 W250 club cab,with a problem that we so far cannot figure out. Truck has 140K original miles. 47RH ("618") trans. He bought it with 123K miles and all service records since new, has had it about a year and 1/2. This is 2nd winter he has owned it, and has not driven it except on the nicer, warmer, salt and snow free days in either winter, he has another (gas) truck he saves for driving in snow and salt. Just over a year ago, he broke the flexplate. We pulled the trans and replaced it, and although the PO had claimed to have had the trans done, he had it done again "while it was out" by CRT. (they are not that far from where we live, about 40 miles) 5K miles later, blew another flexplate, this was a "Pioneer" brand from parts store. We have had a tough time finding the "right" one as this is non lockup trans and everything we see says the '94+ flexplate works and most current parts listings call for this now. Took it to a local diesel place where they did it again, this time found a cracked engine to trans adapter, which was replaced/ and he went with an SFI rated aftermarket one. 5K miles it's making the same noise again as it did the previous 2 times just before I had to go after him with a tow strap. 98% used as daily driver, what he has towed with it are loads I would barely be leery of pulling with my 1st gen Dakotas. He has a higher SFI rated flexplate here, like 2x original thickness. He loves the truck but is getting tired of this recurring issue. We both know of Cummins owners that have been running them for years and years with a whole lot more abuse and never having had this problem. He is starting to search around for the parts to convert to a stick, something that he has considered since the day he bought the truck, even before the 1st problem ever surfaced.
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: 67plymouthman]
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02/18/17 03:49 PM
02/18/17 03:49 PM
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J_BODY
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where's the flex plate cracking? can't say I've dealt with your prob. non lock up RH trans.... that was back in the era where a stick was actually better. I'd skip straight past the Getrag those trucks were born with, and hunt down a NV5600. I don't get the love for the 1st gen... but to each their own. The ones with the bucket seats were nice. I always believed that was Dodges answer to the incredibly crappy ride of that era of trucks was to put a better seat in it
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: J_BODY]
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02/18/17 10:54 PM
02/18/17 10:54 PM
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volaredon
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where's the flex plate cracking? can't say I've dealt with your prob. non lock up RH trans.... that was back in the era where a stick was actually better. I'd skip straight past the Getrag those trucks were born with, and hunt down a NV5600. I don't get the love for the 1st gen... but to each their own. The ones with the bucket seats were nice. I always believed that was Dodges answer to the incredibly crappy ride of that era of trucks was to put a better seat in it I actually like the Gen 1 ride. I have had several, but never a diesel. It is busting them out right around the hub.
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: J_BODY]
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02/19/17 01:39 PM
02/19/17 01:39 PM
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125k on my 06 mega auto. It has had aftermarket fuel filtration on it since it had 30k on it. Made 499hp at the rear wheels for 40k on the stock trans and it never missed a beat (ran mid 13s at the time at just under 8k lbs). Pump seal started leaking so it got upgrade with billet stuff. Water pump died at 80k and evap went at 100k. My biggest complaint is the crappy cloth seats and the a/c in the megacabs needs help.
70 Challenger 1960 Town Wagon P Pump 24v cummins project 06 Mega 3500 Drw 2wd 12 Durango R/T 18 Power Wagon 67 A100
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: cudaman1969]
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02/24/17 12:16 AM
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I really liked my 2004 Laramie leather seats, but the best ones were in my 2000 SLT Plus Ram, but I am sure they would not work with an 06.
The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it.
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: 67plymouthman]
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02/24/17 02:34 AM
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When I get old Rhino, I'm going to be one of those Guys with a Second-Gen Ram in the driveway who says "they don't make 'em like they used to".
Everything about them is perfect: except for that clattering 24 valve with rear springs that would slap you into next week on every highway expansion.
Mo' Farts
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: cudaman1969]
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02/24/17 01:26 PM
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I have an 06 with the bad seats, what latter year seats would fit if they are better? Also what's the first sign the injectors are having problems? Mines starting to miss a little on startup, 111452 miles. Can mine be converted back to an earlier year before the common rail? Was just researching seat swaps and it seems up to at least 14 will fit with swapping tracks to the seats if it's even needed for that year... earlier they are def different.
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: 67plymouthman]
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02/25/17 03:18 PM
02/25/17 03:18 PM
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When I decided I was going to tow a car trailer (open, flat 16' deck) with my car on it, I went looking for a USED Cummins . . . was looking for 93 - 99 model. All I could find was a couple high mileage used trucks where drivetrain was fine, but body was rotting away !!!
So I ended up buying a brand new 02, Quad cab, HO, 6spd, short box - 2 WHEEL DRIVE - I figured I really don't need 4wd as I would only be towing or using the truck in summertime . . . being the anal maintenance type, I change oil/filter every 5k miles, fuel filter every year (which is about 5k miles/yr) . . . at 45k miles the lift pump went - changed it out for FASS OEM style unit and additional in line fuel filter. Thought I caught things before the VP44 was affected - NOT !!! . . . gotta remember, that this truck is pretty much pampered !! So, got the injector pump changed, and installed fuel pressure gauge. Truck is stock . . . .
I have 67k miles on it now, has only been driven 6 times during winter, not a speck of rust on it . . . the mileage has been as high as 27mpg empty and 18mpg towing !!! Course that is to imperial gallon - more like 23mpg and 14mpg to US gallon - still, not bad at all !!! . . . maintenance is not hard on a diesel. Keep fuel clean (change fuel filters), change oil (as on any rig you own) and keep air filter clean . . .
I figured I really didn't need to get one of the performance enhancers - I have towed my car (at that time, was '70 300HURST ragtop)across I-90 doing 85-90mph !! . . . figured that was more than fine (approx. 7,000lb between car & trailer).
Funny that how my truck sits, everyone thinks it is 4wd. Back when it was new, I got the rear inner fender liners - they came standard on 4wd, but not on 2wd. Sure helps to keep things clean !!
Anyhow, it is always your own choice for your vehicle. I am pretty sure this is the last truck I will own/need. Everyone tells me that I won't get squat for it, as it is 2wd . . . I will keep it, rather than give it away.
Good luck with your truck !
Cheers
Mark
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Re: Cummins diesel stories 5.9
[Re: dart4forte]
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03/06/17 06:02 PM
03/06/17 06:02 PM
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Service the tranny every 35k to 40k whether it needs it or not. I always service the tranny before I tow. Band adjustment is a must
This is critical to a 47/48RE trans living a long happy life. My trans guy has over 400,000 on his. I think it's an 06 with no power mods and he tows an enclosed trailer. Does the oil and filter every year whether it needs it or not and a band adjustment. Kevin
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