Preparatory Steps: Remove the air crossover tube.Disconnect the intake and exhaust piping. Using a 10 mm wrench, remove the capscrews from the oil drain tube. Using a 16 mm wrench, remove the oil supply line. If equipped with a wastegate turbocharger, remove the intake manifold pressure supply line from the boost capsule. Using a 15 mm and an 11 … [Read more...] about Turbocharger – Replacement
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Cummins Diesel 5.9 Engines – Killer Dowel Pin
5.9 12v Cummins Killer Dowel Pin Problems The 5.9L Cummins 12-valve diesel engines, manufactured between 1988 and 1998, feature a steel dowel pin that locates the front timing gearcase. Over time, this steel dowel pin can wobble out due to the constant heat cycles and vibrations of the engine. If (or when) the dowel pin works its way completely out, it falls into the timing … [Read more...] about Cummins Diesel 5.9 Engines – Killer Dowel Pin
5.9 Cummins 24V Diesel Engine: 53 Block Problems
5.9 Cummins 24v 53 Engine Block The Cummins "53" Block was used in Cummins 24 valve ISB diesel engines from 1998.5-2002. Manufactured by Brazilian company, TUPY. The "53" block casting has thin water jacket walls that are susceptible to cracking. With coolant cavitation, corrosion, coolant pressure in the block, frequent or heavy towing they may crack, causing a loss of … [Read more...] about 5.9 Cummins 24V Diesel Engine: 53 Block Problems