The glow plugs can be changed with a deep 5/16" socket (and extension), and a can of PB blaster/WD-40 with a straw. It is a painstaking process that requires working the plugs in and out until they finally come out. You cannot just unscrew them or they will break in the hole, and then you have...
As someone living in California, I'm wondering what is the longest without delete/tune (ie totally stock)? I do see trucks at auction with over 200k, but no idea if they were tuned or not.
I have taken apart 3 of these engines, so I do have some extra parts, but all factory stock. Once you figure out what you are looking for, send me PM, and I'll let you know what I have. Tuning is typically the easiest way to not only get more power, but increase the longevity of the engine.
Have you looked into Maserati's (A630) aftermarket parts? I know they are rated at a slightly higher power from the factory(275 hp, 443 ft-lbs torque). Not sure if they have a different turbo, but in some of my previous research, I came across a US company that sells aftermarket parts. Might be...
Does anyone know if there is a rebuild kit specifically for the RAM turbos?
I see that Amazon has a generic kit, but I have had one of these apart, and I do not see the metal crush washer that goes between the halves of the casing...
Assuming you want to hang on to it for a while, I think you are better off buying a new/remanufactured engine, or rebuilding your current engine (rather than buying a used one).
A used engine might have a 90-day warranty if you are lucky, and you have no idea of the history. Factory long...
The intake can be removed without taking the glow plugs out. You also have a much better chance of getting the glow plugs out cleanly with the intake out. You will need to remove the low-pressure fuel return lines, a couple high-pressure lines and move the engine wire harness to one side. I also...
Just installed a long block in my truck, and I'm wondering if anyone knows the break-in procedure for these engines? There is a section on this in the owner's manual says these engines "do not require a break-in period due to their construction" (??). Anyway, just curious if anyone else has info.
Does anyone know if the Ecodiesel is internally or externally balanced? I need to swap out a crank, so I have to determine if I'm just balancing the crank or the whole rotating assembly.
Just following up on this. The engine is apart, and the #2 and 3 mains are spun. These cranks have a very small service range (2.9110"-2.9117"- that's less than 0.001"), so spun bearings are definitely going ruin it unless it's caught and shut off immediately. Mine measured 2.9092" on the #3...
That makes sense TC.
I will be pulling the engine this weekend and start tearing it down. I have not been able to find a master rebuild kit from Mopar, but I will keep looking. With a lot of these trucks starting to come out of warranty now, you'd think someone would start putting a master kit...
I bought my truck at auction with about 76k on it (salvage = no warranty). Since it was salvaged for an engine fire, I repaired as needed (intake manifold, wire harness, fuel injection return lines, and one cylinder head due to breaking off a glow plug) and got it running. It is totally stock (I...
I used this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787Q7P48/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Using the guide, you are supposed to drill a pilot into the electrode and create threads with the small, long tap. Then you clear out the old head of the plug with the larger drill and...
I actually think it would work better for your situation since you're not contending with the cowl. If had I gotten the hole drilled straight it could have worked for me. Because it was not, the extractor was partially threading into the side of the head, and would just pull out with a bunch of...
Couple quick things... I also got the "DPF 100% full- see dealer" message while trying to work around a broken glow-plug issue on my 2015 Big Horn, but I could not get the regen to trigger until all the other underlying issues were fixed (in my case, the glow plug). Once that was resolved I was...
I broke #2 on mine. I tried the Amazon kit and just could not get the angle right due to the drill interfering with the cowl, so the drill went in off-centerline (which pretty my sealed my fate). I ended up replacing the cylinder head myself which is a BIG job, but can be done if you have the...
I thought I would give a quick update on this for those who are interested in purchasing a salvage and rebuilding.
I had hoped to be able to smog the truck with the broken glow plug (mentioned in the original post), but I've learned that the glow plugs are critically integrated to the rest of...