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    6 speed auto transmission for towing

    My little ole 01 Dodge 2500 has a 6 speed,course it's behind a Cummins. Power?? It'll yank the slime off a swamp, not to mention pull my 14k 5th. wheel. Did I want a 6 speed....No, but wasn't about to put that CHEAP Chrysler auto behind that diesel.
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    Am I out of gas? **On side of road**

    Have an 01 Dodge 2500 Cummins diesel with the "infamous" lift pump that sets on the left side of the engine close to the fire wall. By 03 I was on my 4th. pump. Called Cummins, explained the problem. They were "Shocked", said it was the first they had heard of the problem. Couple times a year...
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    Cash out your RAM??

    Have a 2001 2500 diesel 6 speed with a salvage title. "Totaled" it, about 5 years ago, windshield, hood, grill. left front fender, front bumper,some striping. Have been told ,because it's a 6 speed, it's in high demand.....How high? Don't know.
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    Repair or Total Loss?

    Have an 01 2500 6 speed diesel, bought new, About 5 years ago"someone" sneaked up in the middle of the night and disabled the clutch switch to the starter. That means it could be started without depressing the clutch. So, the vehicle was just outside the garage and I was standing outside the...
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    In desperate need of 5th wheel towing advise

    FWIW; Have a 01 2500 Dodge diesel with a 6th. speed bought in 00 with a 15k Reese 5th. wheel hitch. Been pulling a 33 foot Discovery by Hitchicker with 3 slides since 01. Weight of 5th. wheel loaded around 13,500 lbs. Average speed 67 1/2 mph. Highway speed limit 70 mph. Weight of truck with...
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    very poor to aweful fuel mileage when towing

    Am pulling a 14k 5th. wheel with an 01 Dodge 2500 Cummins 6 speed @ 70 mph. Average 11 mpg. No load; 21 mpg.
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    2001 Dodge 2500 diesel 6 sp.

    Replaced the ***** clutch couple years ago. Lately having problems starting. Just clicks. Have to pump clutch several times. Checked fluid, full. Thinking about shunting starter wires at clutch. Thoughts?
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    Lost oil pressure!!!

    Well I found my oil leak. Push rod cover gasket. Texas Diesel Power wants $500 to replace. They charge $90 an hour labor which is cheaper than the dealership. Don't blame em. I'd probably charge more. Gonna tackle it next week. Done enough research. Parts gonna run about 30 bucks, unless I...
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    Lost oil pressure!!!

    Well I removed the sensor and it looks good. Replaced the O ring........still leaks. Need to put the truck on a lift for a good look.
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    Lost oil pressure!!!

    Northern tools instead of Norther tools.
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    Lost oil pressure!!!

    Thanks, BTW I should have indicated that these are deep sockets. A standard wont fit. Also, Loews, Homedepot or Ace don't carry anything that large, Norther Tools does and probably Sears.
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    Lost oil pressure!!!

    Should be a 1 1/16th instead of 11/16.
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    Lost oil pressure!!!

    2001 Dodge Diesel 5.9 Gotta oil leak on left side near rear of engine. "Think" its the oil pressure sensor/switch, which is a solid state 3 wire sensor controlled by the ECM. This stupid sensor, like most all sensors, are difficult to even see, much less get to. After disconnecting both...
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    Camshaft position sensor 2001 Dodge 2500 diesel

    Thanks
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    Camshaft position sensor 2001 Dodge 2500 diesel

    Yesterday code PO341 set. Book says: "Problem with voltage signal from CMP"(camshaft position sensor). O'Reilly's wants 62 bucks plus tax, found 1 on ebay for $20 & change with free shipping. Question: How to erase code after installation? TIA SR/WA
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