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CTD FAQ... Performance Reviews & DIY''''s HERE! - 10/5/2006 5:48:23 AM    steve05ram360 Posts: 11401 Joined: 1/22/2004 From: Elk Grove, CA Status: offline I will be adding common questions to the top of this faq as they come up... PM me if I miss something or you think something needs to be added... Check this out... picture resizing tool found here...  www.irfanview.com   use this all the time and it works great! another great resizing tool http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/ImageResizerPowertoySetup.exe Wiring Problem spots http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1132109/tm.htm Performance Review Template: http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1123712/tm.htm Performance Reviews: (at the bottom) 1) Performance Review: Quadzilla XZT 2) Performance Review: ATS intake vs Stock 3) Performance Review: Quadzilla Pulse PM DIY writeups: 1. FSM link (Manuals) 2. Drews Brew 3. VP44 Injection pump info (TBD) 4. Silencer Ring removal 5. Differential servicing 6. Front wheel bearing servicing 2500/3500''''s 7. Oil bypass install (2 of them) 8. BHAF filter install 9. Ujoint lube tread 10. Rear mini leaf pack install 11. Power Steering Service DIY 12. NV5600 Teardown 13. DIY Fuel Filter 14. Pillar Gauge install 15. Drews Brew explained 16. Other 3rd Gen DIY writeups (mostly non CTD related) 17. DIY Towing mirror install 18. Front spacer/spring install 19. Death Wobble Thread... worth reading. 20. Valve Adjustment, 24V CR 21. Kore/Lorenz/Carli Suspension Comparison 22. Getting your Build Sheet DIY 23. B&M Shifter install 24. AFE Filter cleaning 25. DIY Brake Controller & Trailer Wire Install 26. 46re manual 27. DIY brake install 28. DIY 12v t-stat install 29. Transmission Temp Sensor lines. 30. DIY Alloy wheel restore 31. DIY shift knob swap 32. Quick Drain Valve from Fumoto Engineering 33. DIY Oil Change 34. DIY Tracbar install 35. DIY Toe alignment 36. DIY Fuel Tank Vent relocation 37. DIY Sub Install 38. PDFs of multiple years/parts 39. DIY steering shaft brace install 40. DIY Modified Block Heater cord 41. DIY ATS exhaust manifold install DIY Writeups 1. Merry Christmas thread... fsm''''s http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_481983/tm.htm http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_340929/tm.htm (2nd gen) 2. Drews Brew, what is it? http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_578939/tm.htm 3. VP44 Injection pump... (Drew, can you add your input here?... feel free to edit this post with whatever needs to be added) 4. silencer ring removal... read this thread http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_591700/tm.htm 5. Diff servicing thread... http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_652194/tm.htm 6. front 2500/3500 wheel bearing repack thread http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_640907/tm.htm 7. Oil bypass install thread http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_653443/tm.htm (Steves install) http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_908536/tm.htm (Drews install) 8. BHAF install thread http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_372134/tm.htm 9. front ujoint lube tread http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_487238/tm.htm 10. Rear mini leaf pack install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_842685/tm.htm 11. Power Steering service http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_856966/tm.htm 12. NV5600 Teardown http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_864365/tm.htm 13. DIY Fuel Filter http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_485543/tm.htm 14. Pillar Gauge install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_875603/tm.htm 15. Drews Brew http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_578939/tm.htm 16. Other 3rd Gen DIY writeups (mostly non CTD related) http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_685956/tm.htm 17. Towing Mirror install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_892300/tm.htm http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1183236/tm.htm 18. front spring/spacer install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_901296/tm.htm 19. Death Wobble thread http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_901227/tm.htm 20. Valve Adjustment 24 Valve CR http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_910497/tm.htm 21. Kore/Lorenz/Carli Suspension Comparison http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_919574/tm.htm 22. Getting your Build Sheet DIY http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_922730/tm.htm 23. B&M Shifter install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_910684/tm.htm 24. AFE Filter cleaning http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_946650/tm.htm 25. DIY Brake Controller & Trailer Wire Install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_949158/tm.htm 26. 46re manual http://www.scribd.com/doc/228727/Dodge-Trucks-TechTran-A500-42RH-A518-46RH-A618-47RH-Service-Manual 27. DIY brake install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_959389/tm.htm 28. DIY 12v t-stat install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_961443/tm.htm 29. Transmission Temp Sensor lines. For the 2nd Gen  http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_products/DM-CLG2.asp For the 3rd Gen  http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_products/DM-CLG3.asp 30. DIY Alloy wheel restore http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1005474/tm.htm 31. DIY shift knob swap http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_837217/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#837217 32. Quick Drain Valve from Fumoto Engineering http://www.fumotousa.com/ 33. DIY Oil Change http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_725240/tm.htm 34. DIY Tracbar install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1040856/tm.htm 35. DIY Toe alignment http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1040882/tm.htm 36. DIY Fuel Tank Vent relocation http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1098114/tm.htm 37. DIY Sub Install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1098300/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#1098300 38. PDFs of multiple years/parts http://www.jameskowalski.com/Dodge/Parts/index.html 39. DIY steering shaft brace install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1127046/tm.htm 40. DIY Modified Block Heater cord http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1233466/tm.htm 41. DIY ATS exhaust manifold install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1340310/tm.htm Performance Reviews 1) Performance Review: Quadzilla XZT http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1124545/tm.htm 2) Performance Review: ATS intake vs Stock http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1144857/tm.htm 3) Performance Review: Quadzilla Pulse PM http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1364369/tm.htm < Message edited by steve05ram360 -- 7/11/2008 2:58:38 PM > _____________________________ http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1037052/tm.htm http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/sdoherma/ Post #: 1

RE: CTD FAQ... - 10/6/2006 4:39:03 PM    Drew Posts: 10116 Joined: 8/26/2004 From: 33.43.342, 84.21.602 Status: offline here are the injector pumps with the year they were installed 89-94 Bosch VE Distributer pump 94-98.4 Bosch P7100 pump (AKA The Million Mile Pump) 98.5-02 Bosch VP44 Distributer pump, will go into more depth in a bit 03-07.4 CP3 (V. 1.3) 07.5 (6.7L) CP3 (V 3.1 I think) the current CP3 pump for the 5.9's is capable of a max of 26,000 psi and the computer fires the injectors three times per injection event. the new 6.7L with the upgraded CP3 flows more fuel, at a slightly higher pressure, and the computer also fires the injectors 5 times per injector event. I dont know much about VE pump. I know it has some adjustment screws on the back so you can play with the fueling advance and the AFC advance as well. this pump could dump some fuel, but not the like P7100. the P7100 pump is quite possably the best fuel pump these engines ever had. it was dependable, easily rebuildable if needed, very stout, very easy to turn the power up on and can dump enough fuel to power over 800hp on #2 only. What made the pump so good was it was lubricated by the engine oil. the only problem these pumps ever had was when the switch from high sulfur to low sulfur caused some of the seals to dry out and leak. this was an easy fix and most were back on the road in only a day. The VP44 pump has a similar distributer design as the VE pump, is the first electronic pump for the eingine giving the possability of timeing advance. the pump can power the same as the P7100 pump, however, you need electronics gagets to turn it up. Now we got the the main down fall of the pump, the Carter lift pump. The lift pump has a rather cheezy design that causes it to die prematurely, the origional design of the pump was to push fuel to the injector pump, not for doing a dual purpose of pulling from the tank and pushing that to the pump. The VP44 pump was lubricated and cooled by the diesel fuel itself, if you maintained a good flow of fuel to the VP44 there realy is not an issue, however if you started turning up the power, or the lift pump started going south the VP44 is being starved of fuel. This starvation of fuel and the lack of the lubricative properties of Diesel is what kills the pump. the internal Distributer would heat up, expand, and start eating away at the sealing surfaces causing low output pressure to even the pump welding itself together from excessive heat. The VE, P7100 and CP3 do not need Diesel for lubrication and are a good bit more robust if they are starved of fuel. This excessive friction from the lack of lubrication is where addatives come in handy, it keeps some lubrication in the pump so if the lift pump does happen to die it wont kill the VP44. From these Lift pumps dying also generated a market for aftermarket pusher pumps like the FASS pump and the walbro pump. there are others, but these are the most popular. Some people have gone as far as to re design the fueling system and actualy mount a P7100 pump to the 24 valve head just so the VP44 pump could be take out of the equasion. in 05.5 the factory lift pump was moved from being mounted on the fuel filter to being put into the fuel tank. this has solved quite a few problems, however DC is still useing the same Carter pump. if the pump dies instead of just yanking the dead one off, the fuel tank has to be dropped. this equals more time in the shop. More on the CP3 and the High Pressure Common Rail. in the past to bleed off injector lines to get the engine to run, you would crack the injector lines in the head and turn the engine over a few times to push the air out. this can also be done on the VP44 pump. however with the introduction of the HPCR you no longer need to do this. The pump and rail have been designed to automaticaly bleed the air out of the fuel lines. this means if you crack one of the lines on the head the engine will die if it is running. on the older pumps the engine would still run, it would skip but remain running. by cracking an injector line on the HPCR you are basicaly bleeding off the pressure generated by the CP3 to the rail, the injectors may be trying to fire, but there is no fuel pressure to fuel the cylinders any more. Cracking an injector lin on a HPCR is also VERY dangerous. the fuel is pressureized anywhere between 5000psi at idle to upwards of 26,000psi under load. I hope this helps out a bit on the inner workings of the fuel systems of each year. _____________________________ 4/28/07 392hp 716tq on the stock clutch 10/20/07 425hp 798 still on the stock clutch BIG THANKS to David and the guy''''s at James O''''neal Dodge. YOU GUY''''S ROCK!!!!! (in reply to steve05ram360) Post #: 2

RE: CTD FAQ... - 11/2/2006 9:48:02 AM    Drew Posts: 10116 Joined: 8/26/2004 From: 33.43.342, 84.21.602 Status: offline alright guys, in an attempt to clean things up a bit and not have so much pinned to the top we are adding hot links to the possable FAQ's and other stuff ya'll might want to know. http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_771515/tm.htm Front and Rear Diff servicing for 3rd gens http://www.cowboyplayground.com/public/dp.htm Cowboy Bob's fuel pump install http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_984315/tm.htm <= the complete list of trouble codes for 2nd gen 24 valves and all 3rd gens. Thread with a good CEL/MIL codes database Thread for Cummins QuickServe Steve's x-mas thread for tech manuals Thread about the 05 and later grease fitting lesimon's thread about repacking the front bearings on his 3rd gen 4x4 w/detailed pics http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_710666/tm.htm <= member Cumminalong (Rich) write up on drilling and tapping for an EGT sensor. http://www.sabersix.com/images/DriveBelt-5.9_Diesel.pdf <= serpentine belt routing diagram brought to you by sabersix. . .THANKS BRO!!! http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_873481/tm.htm good link for wireing diagrams for just about every vehicle. http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1008799/tm.htm   VP44 install videos. http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1128015/tm.htm Member Mayfair playing where's waldo with the oil pressure sending unit. < Message edited by Drew -- 1/13/2008 4:31:49 PM > _____________________________ 4/28/07 392hp 716tq on the stock clutch 10/20/07 425hp 798 still on the stock clutch BIG THANKS to David and the guy''''s at James O''''neal Dodge. YOU GUY''''S ROCK!!!!! (in reply to Drew) Post #: 3

RE: CTD FAQ... - 11/17/2006 6:52:01 PM    countrydoctor Posts: 81 Joined: 11/15/2006 Status: offline I have a question, don't know if it is an FAQ or not.... what is the max towing capacity of the '96 to '98.4 2500 CTD? How does that compare to later models? (in reply to steve05ram360) Post #: 4

RE: CTD FAQ... - 11/22/2006 11:49:31 PM    sonny t   Posts: 35 Joined: 2/27/2006 Status: offline Any exhaust options that wont void the warranty??? (in reply to countrydoctor) Post #: 5

RE: CTD FAQ... - 11/30/2006 11:29:36 PM    Cactus Jack   Posts: 6 Joined: 7/20/2006 Status: offline Drew, So my '06 has the CP3 fuel pump, Would the FASS system be a good investment? How would it effect the manufacturer DC warranty? (in reply to Drew) Post #: 6

RE: CTD FAQ... - 12/1/2006 11:53:09 AM    Drew Posts: 10116 Joined: 8/26/2004 From: 33.43.342, 84.21.602 Status: offline Sonny, any exhaust yuou put on will only void the warranty of the exhaust, not the whole truck. however I would go to your dealership and talk with the service writer and get more information. Jack, your 06 has a tank mounted fuel pump. the FASS pump has a much higher capacity then the stock carter pump thus undue stress of the FASS pump would be present since it would be haveing to draw through the stock pump. however you can get a kit to remove the stock pump, but this involves removal of the tank. is the FASS better than the stocker. . .you bet. how would it effect the warranty. . .well, the dealership would have to prove the FASS system is what caused the problem. now, if you talk with your dealership you may be able to get them to install it depending on how you ask the service writer _____________________________ 4/28/07 392hp 716tq on the stock clutch 10/20/07 425hp 798 still on the stock clutch BIG THANKS to David and the guy''''s at James O''''neal Dodge. YOU GUY''''S ROCK!!!!! (in reply to Cactus Jack) Post #: 7

RE: CTD FAQ... - 12/3/2006 10:51:15 PM    Cactus Jack   Posts: 6 Joined: 7/20/2006 Status: offline Thanks for the info Drew , I also put in a new fuel /water separator FS19579. Piece of cake to do after following your pic's and info. (in reply to Drew) Post #: 8

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 2/4/2007 9:08:02 PM    baitmn   Posts: 10 Joined: 2/2/2007 Status: offline I'm new to the forum but can someone tell me what does remove the silencer ring on the turbo do and how does it help?? _____________________________ 2005 Dodge Ram HD 2500, Quad Cab LB SRW, 5.9L HO CTD 24v I-6 ISBe 325/610, 3.73 Limited slip, 48RE 4 Spd Auto o/d, 4inch Exhaust, Tow Package, Oil & Tranny Coolers. Real trucks have No Spark Plugs! If you can't Dodge it, RAM it! (in reply to steve05ram360) Post #: 9

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 3/25/2007 7:57:38 PM    cmnspwr Posts: 247 Joined: 3/25/2007 From: West Tennessee Status: offline All the silencer ring does is make the turbo quieter. Taking it out requires a screwdriver to pry it out with.  _____________________________ '03 Cummins, Smarty, AFE, Silverline, Isspro, KORE, Toyo, Eagle Alloys, and more. May '07 Truck Of The Month RIP "Blizzard" 6/27/07 (in reply to baitmn) Post #: 10

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 4/1/2007 8:31:49 PM    NYPANAMA42 Posts: 958 Joined: 8/3/2006 Status: offline Got a question for you CTD owners. With my Ram QC 1500 gas truck, I have a remote start system, which starts the vehicle in cold weather, or hot weather, whichever i decide. Does Diesel's have that capability? _____________________________ 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 4.7LTR V-8 K&N Air filter system Westin Nerf Bars Line-X Bedliner Tow Package Flow Master Super 40 Muffler Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil 8th Div. Alpha Dogs. (in reply to cmnspwr) Post #: 11

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 4/2/2007 3:58:54 PM    DBLR Posts: 1382 Joined: 5/1/2006 Status: offline Yes you can buy and install one for a diesel engine. _____________________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition Stock 5.9L CTD Mineral Gray Met. Quad Cab 4X4 Auto, 3.73's 2006 Sebring Touring Sedan (in reply to NYPANAMA42) Post #: 12

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 4/14/2007 8:02:01 AM    nomolos1   Posts: 38 Joined: 11/5/2006 Status: offline Where can I find the top speed for a stock 2001 4x4 2500 CTD QC? I need it for court. (in reply to DBLR) Post #: 13

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 4/14/2007 2:25:14 PM    gtxpooch   Posts: 869 Joined: 3/19/2006 From: Utah's Area 51 Status: offline Why do you need the "top speed"? If this is a ticket issue, you won't beat the Radar/Lidar(laser). Believe me, I know!... _____________________________ 06 CTD Auto/3.73's, Edge/Attitude,Cummins Jake Brake,High Idle, 99 Neon Sport 69 Gtx 440 HP2 N96 #matching 68 Sport Satellite #matching (in reply to nomolos1) Post #: 14

RE: CTD FAQ... READ ME LOTS OF INFO HERE! - 6/3/2007 8:20:50 PM    nickcoletti Posts: 1510 Joined: 4/28/2007 From: Michigan Status: offline anyone know what the maximun towing capacity of ctd 2005 long bed 4x4  is, ive seen 12,700 but im curious is thats correct....  _____________________________ 05 2500 AUTO 4X4 4:10 LARAMIE CTD-CAT/SILENCER RING?, AERO 4040XL, SMARTY, SPRAY LINER, XM, CUP SMOOTHIE, QUAD COMMANDER, RECON LINE OF FIRE, S&B INTAKE, FOX WEATHER BOOTS (in reply to gtxpooch) Post #: 15

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