On my truck, there was a small leak on the bypass pipe on the top front of the engine. It is a small pipe with seals on each end of the U shaped pipe. I found the pipe for around $20 on Amazon once I saw that it is a very small leak. Other possibilities are a leaking eater pump, turbo coolant...
Mopar tools: 2048001090, and 2048002090 as referenced in FCA service bulletin S1718000032 for diagnosing P0299 under boost codes.These two pressure adapter tools serve to block and pressurize your turbo boost hoses as stipulated in the bulletin to discover leaks in your boost system.
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You can order a new hose, which is actually a plastic pipe with the seals on Amazon for $14. I have the same issue when the weather got colder. I’m gonna replace it today. It appears to be an easy job.
Thank you for the advice, the starter makes sense since sometimes it starts easily and I’ve done a load test on the battery. Any suggestions on a good starter without going OEM?
Hello everyone,
I have a 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel with 143k on it. Deleted everything and runs great. But recently the engine would not turn over more than 1-2 times and starter stopped and engine would not start. Cranks perfectly in the morning after sitting overnight but after running and...
I did the same thing as Ed, and agree with everything he said. My truck now runs great with no hesitation on initial acceleration. I am getting 27mpg around town and have yet to take a highway trip to see the mileage improvement if anything. If you get the Egr delete (part of the complete delete...
Hello Ed,
Yes, I recently removed the DEF system along with the EGR and EGR cooling system. The "delete" kit comes with everything you need and is pricey at around 2k. But after reading all the horror stories about what happens to these trucks, I decided that I wanted to depend on my truck...