hamilton71801

Thats the clockspring recall I was talking about. The dealer will fix this for free if it hasn't already been done.

swordfish

You might just try tightening the oil pan bolts/nuts. Like others have said you are getting some sound advice.

What exactly is wrong with the cruise? I have had issues with mine as well. Good luck with the truck and welcome.

swordfish

mr bill

might also want to check the puke bottle if it still has one.

Tejas TJ

I'm kinda confused about the puke bottle. Does someone have a picture of exactly where it is?

swordfish

Puke bottle is mounted to the timing cover on the front of the engine. On the timing cover you will see a piece that looks like a hockey puck with a hose coming out. That hose should lead to the puke bottle attached in that general area.

swordfish

Tejas TJ

Ok I see. Could I just throw the bottle in the trash and put on a long hose and route it along the inside of the frame rail and let it hang around the firewall area?

hamilton71801

Yes. I used 3/4 PVC and dumped it below my starter.

Tejas TJ

Well I've seen the pvc example but I kinda thought a black hose would be more consistant with what was already on the truck.

Any ideas or examples (pictures) about what I'm thinking about doing with rubber hose?

helidrivr

Tejas make sure when you route another piece of hose,or pvc, whatever you choose make sure you do not kink the hose coming out of the crankcase. When I had my 01 I removed the factory bent hose along with the bottle and replaced with washer hose, big mistake, ended up closing off the vent. The pressure sent oil out thru my turbo!! Took me a couple days to figure it out and almost 1000.00 bucks for a new turbo. I went back to the factory prebent hose and extended it down the framerail without the bottle. Just my expensive .02 Goood luck with your truck. Welcome to the CTD world you will enjoy it. Brian

rebal

I just add more hose let it hang down about 4" below sway bar . it seems to just hit the ground and not the truck

Junk Man

You might try downloading the 01 fsm from pdftown.

Beatle

Check to see if the vacuum hose is leaking going to the cruise servo. Runs from the firewall down to the cruise. I just pulled the hose from the fire wall and check by pulling a little vacuum on the hose and see if it holds. If not check the hose for leaks. If you have a large leak usually you have problems with switching from defrost to heat on the floor inside the truck. Does the light come on the dash when you turn the cruse on but will not set?

Tejas TJ

Thanks for the advice, I would have done this and screwed my turbo for sure.

What parts are you guys using to extent the hose, pics would be nice.

Tejas TJ

Thanks for the vacuum help on the cruise... I will be without the truck this week it's at my wifes uncle's shop getting the oil leak fixed. I wish I could fix it but I know nothing about the diesel engines and hes a great diesel mechanic and has already done quite a bit of work on my dads poor Ford 6.0L

When he was looking for the oil leak he told me to turn my steering wheel back and forth and said the trackbar is needing replaced so once we get some more cash I will be replacing/fix it... now I have another question. I have a 2" leveling kit on the front end which is throwing my steering wheel off and has the axle more over the drivers side. Should I put some lukes links on it and have an alignment shop straighten the wheel or should I cough up the dough and buy an adjustable trackbar?

307Kenworth

You guys need to learn to embrace our Cummins's oil leaks. It's Active Rustproofing, and dust abaitment for wherever you park! On a more serious note I'm going to have to change my front seal here pretty soon, not too excited about it.