About Richard L Richard Expertise I have been deeply intrigued with Chrysler/Dodge mechanics and extremely well at diagnosing them. I myself have had two 94 3.0L Chrysler Engines, 1 w/ the A604 Ultra-Drive and the A-543 Getrag Manual (5) speed. I have done most of my work myself and have helped many friends and strangers with mechanical issues. I am constantly strengthening my knowledge inside the Mopar Arena reading daily and finding things to modify/upgrade/repair on my own vehicle. I can answer questions pertaining to fuel issues (on fuel injected), most main Chrysler sensors and their purposes (MAP, EGR, TPS, AIS, Coolant, Knock, Relays, etc.) I can assist in emissions issues (i.e. gas mileage, ignition problems) and I know most of the breakdown and specs on these engines. I can discuss Cam profiles, Lash adjusters, Valve Springs Rocker Arms, Timing Belts, etc. I, being a close friend with a 10 year Chrysler Mechanic have discussed Chrysler Engine manufacturing, vigorous testing, durability, Etc. I can advise on oil related issues such as Loss of oil, burning/leaking oil, high/low oil pressure, weight and viscosity of the oil and the differences and qualities in various brands of oil. I know how an Automatic and a Standard Transmission/Transaxle work along with the intermediate velocity shafts and constant velocity joints, bearings, boots. I can assist in brake issues such as brake pull, loss of brake pressure, and feeling of the brake pedal, how to bleed brakes, and how ABS works as well as the master cylinder. I feel I could be a bigger help to other Mopar owners who would much rather not feel ripped off by a mis-diagnostic.
Experience I have been working on my engine in various dept.'s for over two years now vigorously and attentively, using my knowledge, physics, and common sense to determine a problem, or a resourceful way of fixing something. I have helped fix/diagnos many vehicles (friends and strangers) as well as read manuals and engine breakdowns of various engines.
Organizations I am currently enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University and do not belong to any organization. My plans are to get my AA here with basic/complex Math education as well as physics to better understand the dynamics of materials and compounds I will be using when I initiate and complete my automotive education at UTI (Universal Technical Inst.) located in Orlando FL. with dreams of working for Porsche, NASCAR, or Daimler/Mercedes.
Education/Credentials High School, Physics I, II, and Honors Trig and Geometry, College Algebra, etc.
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I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY DISEL ENGINE. CAN YOU OR CAN YOU REFER ME TO SOMEONE WHO IS AN EXPERT IN THIS FIELD. THANKS, LAYTON
P. S. 2001 3500 DODGE RAM
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Lets get all the info. It's a 5.9. How many miles are on it? And what kind of problems?
I'll check back in a few hours.
Rich
RICH,
THE ENGINE HAS 134,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN I FIRST START IT UP, IT HAS NO POWER. I DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK AND THEN IT SEEMS AS IF THE POWER BUILDS UP. IT IS SIMILAR TO A GAS ENGINE WITH THE CHOKE STUCK (OR NOT FULLY OPENED). I REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR PUMP LAST MONTH. THE SHOP KEPT IT FOR A WEEK TRYING TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED( IN THE TANK) FILTER SCREEN. ANOTHER $600 PART UNDER THE CARBERATOR. IT STARTED THIS ABOUT 80,000 MILES AND $15,000 TO $20,000 LATER IT IS STILL DOING IT. JUST AN ON GOING PROBLEM THAT THE MECHANIC CAN'T PUT HIS FINGER OR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT ON. ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I USE THIS TRUCK TOWING A 40' MINI FLOAT WITH LOADS WEIGHING BETWEEN 5,000 TO 20,000 LBS., AND FROM 8 ' TO 20' WIDE. I KNOW THE WIDTH AND WEIGHT AFFECTS THE PERFORMANCE, HOWEVER, IT DOES THIS EVEN WITH AN EMPTY LOAD AND PROBLEM IS SPORATIC. THANKS, LAYTON
Answer I'm going to make an assumption that it is a turbo diesel. When it's warm I'm assuming the power is full. It has a carb? You said it was an 01. Have you checked the fuel pressure upon initial start-up and after warm-up? Done compression tests? I would say possibly blowby, but depending on the diesel motor oil, I don't see why it would be stronger warm....you run a single weight oil. Say, 30w or 40w? I think a fuel pressure test and compression test will tell you a lot. Let me know...I'm still new to diesels but I know how 4 cycle engines work. I know how the communication of electrical components and sensors work to manage the engine. I'll check back soon.
