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    Rust on Dually Front Wheel Covers?

    Have a question... I noticed on my '06 Ram 3500 dually that the front wheel covers have become very pitted in the groove at the outside edge of the "spokes" and in the slots (looking through these you can see the brakes.) I initially thought this was rust due to the truck being parked by the...
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    Misc '91 IDI Parts

    I sold my truck awhile back, but have some old parts that may still be useful. The metal parts are window rails that inside the doors, I believe. The rubber parts shown go at the bottom of the windows in the doors. Also a couple drain plug covers are shown, as well as a trim piece for the A/C...
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    Additives

    My '06 has 33,000 trouble-free miles on the clock. Thinking about using the last of the Stanadyne "Performance Formula" and their "Lubricity Formula" on my Dodge/Cummins. Bottles are 4-5 years old and have never been opened, and have been stored inside in a noncondensing environment. Are...
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    TSB - No Start

    I recently dealt with a no start situation on my '06. Batteries are good, but once I clicked the key over to start the truck, it wouldn't even try to crank. I've heard there's a TSB on this issue... but could not locate it. Can anyone point me to it? I assume Dodge knows of the issue and...
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    2006 Dodge Ram 3500 - Rust

    Starting to notice a little bit of rust on the bed of the truck (where bed rails join the piece behind the cab, very superficial) and also underneath. Going to take the truck to Dodge to get this on the warranty papers, because I don't think rust on ANY part of a 3+ year old truck is normal...
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    '87-'91 Parts Available

    I recently moved due to military orders and, due to a change in circumstance (living in an apartment with little storage space), need to sell some parts intended for the '91 F-350 I used to own. I have a complete set of new-in-the-box towing mirrors and tripods, as well as some other stuff...
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    Truck performance--manual transmission

    Was wondering, those of you who have manual transmission-equipped IDIs and turbos, how your truck performs. What kind of weight are you pulling? How do hills affect you? I had marginal performance with my '91 pulling a 6000 pound car trailer in the California hills on the way back east a...
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    '98 GMC 2500--low power and terrible mileage

    With our '98 GMC 2500 with 350 (5.7L) engine and automatic transmission, I note a significant lack of power when pulling a 2000 pound horse trailer (empty) up the slightest hill. The speed drops off quickly if the truck is in overdrive (about 1800 RPM); not quite as quickly but still drops if...
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    1998 GMC 3500 No Start--Help!

    My wife's '98 GMC 3500 won't start. We tested the fuel pump and came back with about 12 PSI. Dropped tank and replaced fuel pump. Turns out the pump should be for a '97 truck because the truck is a pre-June build and uses the '97 pump. Now have 15 PSI with the new pump, but the truck still...
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    Truck for Sale

    There is an '89 F-250 diesel (7.3 IDI) for sale at one of our local used car lots. Looked at it as a possible truck for my wife, but ended up buying her a GMC. Truck has fairly new paint and seems to be in good condition overall. Extended cab, long bed. Seems to run OK, not sure what...
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    1998 GMC Sierra 2500 Purchase

    I hate GM cars (my '01 Impala is a piece of junk--something new breaks every month, this month it is the Body Control Module for $350), but like the older body style trucks. My wife needs a truck, and I found a '98 Sierra 2500 with 109,000 miles on it for sale. Truck has been wrecked--the...
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    Ah... the IDI...

    I sat in an '89 F-250 extended cab this afternoon, looking for something for my wife. Heheheheh. Started right up (on the 2nd try!) and idled smooth. Oh, felt soo nostalgic. Didn't drive it--needed more work than I have time to put into a truck right now--but was a fairly nice truck...
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    Here we go again...

    ... for those of you who know me... My wife and I are expecting child number 3 (our second one together...) Another old IDI, this time with a manual transmission, is seriously starting to look like a possibility... We're certainly blessed... :rotflmao Mike
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    Wow! Lotsa nice trucks on e-bay!

    Found lots of nice '88 to '91 vintage trucks on E-bay tonight. I'm gettin' the itch again... and we need a work truck. Hmmmmm....... :rotflmao Will have to look again REAL close like once I get this new rig paid down a bit... The Impala is being an expen$ive pain in the butt to...
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    What power!

    Well, I'd have to say the Cummins is breaking in just fine... Had a clingon in an Infiniti something or other behind me tonight who didn't want to go the speed limit. Kept acting like he was going to pass me. Got behind a slower truck (a Ford diesel!) and slowed up a tad, then Mr...
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    Brakesmart and Truck Warranty

    I'm considering the purchase of a Brakesmart controller for my '06 Ram 3500. The dealer has not told me whether or not the installation of this controller will void my factory warranty. As many warranties as Dodge is denying lately, I'm not sure I want to take the risk. Can anyone comment...
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    I've Pulled an Argve... and a Thank You, fellas

    Well, my time as an IDI driver has passed. I want to thank everyone here for all your help over the past few years while I had one of the best trucks on the road. I have enjoyed the heck out of my IDI, for the most part, and have CERTAINLY learned a thing or two about diesels and overall auto...
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    My Next New Truck! Ha!

    As a departure from my post in the 6.7L section, I must announce I have ordered... My Next New Truck, having decided that I didn't want to risk difficulties associated with the new engine and that my '91 Ford just needs to be retired for future repairs. It won't make it till 2012, when I'd...
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    Sorry Guys...

    Well the professor of "no payments" couldn't hold out forever... I pulled the trigger on an '06 Ram 3500 diesel. 6 speed manual transmission, quad cab, longbed/dually, SLT. She should arrive from the factory in mid June. The driving factor was actually my 2001 Chevy Impala, which has...
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    Shaking at idle

    My truck has had a shake at idle for most of the time I've had it... it just doesn't idle smoothly. If I open the driver's side door and stand next to the truck, I notice about half an inch or more (on a bad day) of up/down motion. Very rarely, the idle is silky smooth. Sound like...
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    TRIP REPORT!

    Well, we MADE IT! Monterey, CA to Rembert, SC in 3.5 days--pulling the car trailer. Let me just say... WOW! The truck did not hiccup ONCE!!! I stopped through Lead Hill (Brian's Truck Shop) to have my issue with heavy smoke/fast backup speed in Reverse when the trans is hot. Makes...
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    EGT Limit for Banks Sidewinder Temp

    Just wanting to get a clear answer... What is the maximum safe EGT for a truck equipped with the Banks Sidewinder turbo kit, with the temp sensor in the factory Banks location? Thank you, Mike
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    Rear marker lights

    Does anyone know what size bulb our rear marker lights beneat the tailgate require? Thanks!! Mike
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    Dun Gradguatid

    Fellas, Just wanted to say thank you for all the support you've provided the past 20+ months. Your support of learning associated with my IDI habit has been instrumental in ensuring my mental sanity when taking breaks from master's degree studies to wrench on the IDI. Graduation ceremony...
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    Brakesmart www address?

    Does anyone have the new website address for the manufacturer of the Brakesmart controllers? Thank you, Mike

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