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Second Gen Dodge Ram 12 Valve Diesel
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| Visit Geno's Garage for Truck accessories. |
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| Maintenance Schedule | A - Normal Service Intervals | B - Severe Duty Service Intervals | |||
| Miles | Months | Engine Hours | Miles | Engine Hours | |
| Check oil, drain filter sediment and water | - Every fuel stop - | ||||
| Oil & Filter Change | 6000 | 6 | 250 | 3000 | 200 |
| Adjust Rear Brakes | 6000 | 6 | 3000 | ||
| Rotate Tires | 6000 | 6 | 6000 | ||
| Change Fuel Filter 94-96 97-98 | 12000 | 12 | 6000 | ||
| Inspect water pump weep hole | 12000 | 12 | 12000 | ||
| Inspect brake linings and pads | 24000 | 24 | 12000 | ||
| Change coolant | 24000 | 24 | 24000 | ||
| AT - Change transmission fluid and filter | 24000 | 24 | 24000 | ||
| AT - adjust bands | 24000 | 24 | 24000 | ||
| Adjust Valve Lash | 24000 | 24 | 24000 | ||
| Change front and rear axle oil | 45000 | 36 | 24000 | ||
| Check fan, fan clutch, drive belt | 30000 | 24 | 30000 | ||
| Inspect vibration damper | 30000 | 24 | 30000 | ||
| Inspect front wheel bearings | 30000 | 24 | 30000 | ||
| Change transfer case fluid | 48000 | 48 | 45000 | ||
| Parts location diagram | engine sensor and fuel system component locations |
| Throttle Cable Replacement | |
| Lift pump Replacement | instructions provided by CJ Johansson |
| Pre-Filter Clean/Change | clean or replace the fuel strainer on the bottom of the lift pump |
| P7100 Timing adjustment | TSB 18-10-94 has the procedure |
| Idle Speed Adjustment | Setting the idle speed to correct stalling or hard starting |
| Fuel Shutdown Solenoid Adjustment | check this if the solenoid is replaced or you have starting problems |
| Thermostat replacement | Service manual pages 7-33 and 7-34 from TSB 07-04-94 |
| Thermostat replacement | Instructions from TSB 07-07-94 |
| Timing Case Repair (Dowel Pin) | Photos and tips on Strick-9's repair page |
| Dowel Pin Blocking Tab | Retainer Tab photos and tips from postings to the TDRoundtable |
| Dowel Pin Retaining Bolt | Use a drill jig to install a KDP retainer bolt in the timing case. |
| Fan Drive Belt Replacement | R&R instructions |
| Fan and Hub Removal | R&R instructions |
| Manifold Heater and Relay | R&R instructions |
Troubleshooting the DODGE CUMMINS 5.9L (1994-1998)
| Known Problems | Common problems and troubleshooting |
| Troubleshooting and Tips | Diesel Injection Service diesel and turbocharger trouble charts, hard starting diagnosis, stalling, smoke, etc, |
| PCM fault codes | from the '94 service manual (for 1994 - 1997 models) |
| Turbocharger diagnostic tips | 1994-1998 12 valve fuel pressure should be 18-24psi at idle and 28-36 at 2000 rpm with no load. |
| Turbocharger diagnostics | from the Star Center News |
| Wastegate troubleshooting | from TSB 11-05-96 |
| Overflow Valve diagnosis info | from a Holset pocket pamphlet |
| TSB 14-07-96 has a set of measurements | |
| Manifold Heater troubleshooting |
| Add a centrifugal oil filter |
photos and some detail from John Pavlovic |
| Install a pyrometer/boost gauge | photos and instructions on the Gateway Diesel Owners Association site |
| Install a pyrometer/boost gauge | instructions at TST's web site |
| Installing Larger Injectors | Tips from the mail lists and message boards |
| DIY Injector Removal tool | Build a tool from common hardware |
| Install PDR's gov springs | Piers Diesel Research 3000 rpm governor spring boost the top end of the engine. |
| Add a crankcase vent catch bottle | Prevent oil from dripping on your driveway or garage floor |
| Prelub oil pump review | article from Brad Albrecht |
| Adjustable boost control elbow | Construction idea at Jason Gray's Datsun 510 Tech that would work on the B = |
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