Recent content by bigcitymike

Yeah, that's what's got me concerned. Since a couple of my lifters were collapsed, I wondering if lack of use was the cause? When I run it, it does it's share of heavy lifting. But for the last 2 years it's been sitting more then it's being used. Might have to go out and drive it once every...

The pumps I regularly use don't have biodiesel stickers, but it's impossible to know for sure if it's blended. According to the US Dept. of Energy "Pumps dispensing biodiesel blends of 5% (B5) or less must include a label stating that the fuel “may contain up to five percent biodiesel” and those...

I hear ya. Following the MFG recommended schedule. I don't run bio-diesel (12k OCI), so I went with the 15k OCI.

Another lifter failure here (filled out the form). 2019 3500 HO, all stock, 52K miles, 214 idle and 1287 drive hours. 15k OCI using Fleetguard filters with Rotella T-6 5w-40. Brought it in to local dealership due to a steady ticking sound from upper engine (not the typewriter sound) . The...

Are you stating that Stellantis is saying the 2019's are not in-scope for the recall? Just drop your VIN in the search over at the NHTSA site, print it out and take it to the dealer.

Here's my story. 1st go at it HERE 2nd run at it HERE TLDR: They got it fixed eventually, after lots of parts and labor.

Anyone get their pump replaced yet? My experience with the local dealer is 50-50, and I don't want to be one of the first few that they've repaired under this recall.

If it's -38°C outside, that God's way of telling you to stay inside.

Which if the case, he's probably starved the fuel pump, potentially burning up the delicate bits of the CP4.

Agree. Having to prove your innocence takes more effort then Ram acknowledging it.

I'm pretty sure the higher pressure is needed primarily for emissions reasons (EGR and SCR filter). The higher pressure injection allows for a cleaner burn. Even if you could "trick" it to use a lower pressure pump, you'd still have downstream issues with a "dirtier" burn.

You're going to need to get the whole fuel system replaced anyways, so call around and see if any other dealers nearby have the bandwidth to repair it. Get the replacement CP4 installed, and follow up with the recall replacement CP3.3 down the road. You should have a good 10K or so miles as a...

How is it no detailes of the recall (parts list or repair procedure) have been leaked yet? It's not like this is some Skunk Works project.

I could be wrong about the performance side (I thought I read that somewhere), but according to this video the CP4's may be cheaper to make and are need for emissions reasons. CP4 ---> CP3 Swap video

I've heard that the CP3 at the time didn't produce enough pressure (~24k PSI MY2013 - 2018), so the CP4 was used (30k PSI). You need higher pressure for power, and probably more importantly to meet ever tightening emission standards (cleaner burning, less EGR issues). I've also read that what...