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Cummins12V98
Jul 20, 2018Explorer III
"addition make sure your radiator is clean inside and out."
YES, especially second gen 24V 01 & 02 models. Recently bought a 01 2500 Sport, it has a catch bottle for the blow by. PROBLEM is the mist gets sucked around the front of the radiator and with dust and dirt WILL get clogged. I showed this to the owner before purchase, he had no idea! Remove radiator, de grease and clean or take to radiator shop to do so. Mine was completely covered with sludge. Temporarily I gunked it and hosed off so I could tow my boat without overheating. I will be fully cleaning soon.
To cure this issue PEAK makes a NICE relocation kit that I have already installed.
"Peak Diesel Crankcase Vent Filter Kit 88-02 5.9L Dodge Cummins"
YES, especially second gen 24V 01 & 02 models. Recently bought a 01 2500 Sport, it has a catch bottle for the blow by. PROBLEM is the mist gets sucked around the front of the radiator and with dust and dirt WILL get clogged. I showed this to the owner before purchase, he had no idea! Remove radiator, de grease and clean or take to radiator shop to do so. Mine was completely covered with sludge. Temporarily I gunked it and hosed off so I could tow my boat without overheating. I will be fully cleaning soon.
To cure this issue PEAK makes a NICE relocation kit that I have already installed.
"Peak Diesel Crankcase Vent Filter Kit 88-02 5.9L Dodge Cummins"
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