Read on to learn what to look for when inspecting your truck’s harmonic damper, and how to go about removing and replacing if you determine it’s necessary.
Harmonic Dampers: Inspection and Replacement
Category: Engine
TROUBLESHOOTING: 12V Fuel Shutoff Solenoid
If your 1994-1998 12V Cummins Turbo Diesel suddenly fails to start and you’ve checked the usual suspects such as empty fuel tank, clogged fuel filter, and dirty battery and/or starter contacts, it could be a problem with the fuel shutoff solenoid.
Don’t let this malfunction leave you stranded. Read this tech tip that covers
troubleshooting, testing, and adjusting the fuel shutoff solenoid.
“Service DEF System See Dealer” (Now What?)
When you see the dashboard message “Service DEF System See Dealer”, you’re suddenly wondering if you’re in for it… Maybe not. Read on so you’ll know in advance (and skip the panic).
Water Pump Discussion – Plastic or Metal Impeller?
Plastic impeller or metal impeller: that is the question. When talking to customers about water pumps, the common perception is that a water pump with a plastic impeller is not desired. This also tends to be the consensus at website forums and Facebook communities. What do they know that we might have missed?
The Dreaded Water-in-Fuel Light
If the water-in-fuel light comes on, the first thing to do is to stop driving the truck. Repeat, STOP driving the truck.
’13-’18 Ram Cummins Diesel Water Pump Upgrade
Fiat Chrysler recalls 494,000 Pickups for Fire Risk Read the story at Automotive News. This article raised questions that needed to be addressed. How could a water pump cause a fire? How many constitutes a “small number?” What does this really mean for ’13 – ’17 owners? To answer the first question, “How does a water pump cause a fire?” The story goes like this. If a water pump bearing gets too hot (bearing failure), the plastic wiring harness/loom above the water pump could melt, and the plastic could cause…