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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / October 2007Diesel overheating
I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any recommendations? Chevy, Ford? > I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that > whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it > overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my > camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any > recommendations? Chevy, Ford? is this a recent change? it may be something as simple as trash stopping up the radiator/inter cooler fins and restricting air flow. i say stick with a proven engine (Cummins) and stay away from junk (duramax and powerstroke) >> I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that >> whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > it may be something as simple as trash stopping up the > radiator/inter cooler fins and restricting air flow. Very common problem. > i say stick with a proven engine (Cummins) and stay away from junk > (duramax and powerstroke) > I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that > whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it > overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my > camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any > recommendations? Chevy, Ford? Try servicing your coolant system dumbass before opening your big f.cking mouth.  Signature------MoParMaN------ ---Scud Coordinates 32.61204 North 96.92989 West--- --Remove Clothes to Reply!-- TEDWARD Said: Eggs are really good for you. They have all the nutrition needed to make a chicken. I did service it, comletely flushed it, and have put three new thermostats in it the last two years. After I got three states away and it got warm and started heating I took it in and had it serviced again. About $125 each time. I don't know what I did to you to be addressed this way. >> I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that >> whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Try servicing your coolant system dumbass before opening your big f.cking > mouth. >I did service it, comletely flushed it, and have put three new thermostats >in it the last two years. After I got three states away and it got warm >and started heating I took it in and had it serviced again. About $125 >each time. Yes, but did you clean the exterior of the radiator? Chris pointed out that it gets stopped up and I agreed it was a common problem. You might want to pull the radiator out and clean the fins out. They get trash, oily residue and dirt picked up that must be removed for good airflow. water pump. just because it may be pumping does not mean it is pumping properly. >I did service it, comletely flushed it, and have put three new thermostats >in it the last two years. After I got three states away and it got warm [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> Try servicing your coolant system dumbass before opening your big f.cking >> mouth. >I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that >whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it >overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my >camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any >recommendations? Chevy, Ford? As other have suggested, the problem is not the brand but raditors due plug up internally or exteranlly with age and when this happens it will overheat. Close inspection of cooling system will reveal problem. Worst case senario you need radaitor rodded out or replaced, not a new truck. BTW, this can happen to a gas or diesel truck of any brand with age. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com > As other have suggested, the problem is not the brand but raditors due > plug up internally or exteranlly with age and when this happens it > will overheat. It is rather unusual for a 5 year old vehicle to have a clogged radiator. 5 years old is almost new! >> As other have suggested, the problem is not the brand but raditors due >> plug up internally or exteranlly with age and when this happens it >> will overheat. > >It is rather unusual for a 5 year old vehicle to have a clogged >radiator. 5 years old is almost new! No it is going on 9 years old and he has had it 5 years. It is not unusual at all especailly if cooling system has been neglected. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com > No it is going on 9 years old and he has had it 5 years. It is not > unusual at all especailly if cooling system has been neglected. Anythings possible with neglect but even a 9 year old vehicle should not have a clogged radiator. The radiators I've had that were clogged were at least 20 or more years old. Please clarify this request, I'm confused. You have had this truck for 5 years without a cooling system problem and now, after 5 years you are questioning the design/quality of the truck? What have you been doing with the truck for 5 years that would indicate your suspicion now? Steve > I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that > whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it > overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my > camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any > recommendations? Chevy, Ford? Have a 99 CTD myself that I use for pulling my fifth wheel and tandem axle cargo trailer. The engine has never become warm enough to even turn on the engine driven fan ... this up the steepest grades in the Rockies. Have serviced the cooling system regularly though each two years or so. Really curious to hear what the problem is with this one! Fred > Please clarify this request, I'm confused. You have had this truck for 5 > years without a cooling system problem and now, after 5 years you are [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> my camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. >> Any recommendations? Chevy, Ford? I've had the truck for 5 years, it has always gotten hot whenever I pull my camper in weather above about 93 degrees. I've serviced the radiator twice in the last two years, had it flushed, and have installed 3 new thermostats in the last two years. The engine has 130,000 miles, almost all highway. I've spent a lot of money on that thing lately, new injectors, two new fuel pumps, etc. About $1700 the last two years. I bought a diesel because I thought it would last forever, but it sure seems like it would be cheaper to stay with a gas engine since they don't cost so much to work on. Especially since I can't pull with the diesel anyway. > Please clarify this request, I'm confused. You have had this truck for 5 > years without a cooling system problem and now, after 5 years you are [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> my camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. >> Any recommendations? Chevy, Ford? > I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed > that whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. > it overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can > pull my camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't > cutting in. Any recommendations? Chevy, Ford? Have you check the thermostat? What about the fan itself? May not be working correctly. They have electric fans that replace it. Saves on fuel too. > I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that > whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it > overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my > camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any > recommendations? Chevy, Ford? Install a pyrometer. Since this only happens under a heavy load, maybe you are overfueling the engine. The pyro will help you find out. Too much fuel causes lots of heat that the cooling system can't get rid of. You don't mention what speeds you are going, what gear (Overdrive?), what are the highway conditions, etc. > I've had a 1999 Dodge Ram Cummins for 5 years now, and have noticed that > whenever I pull my 25' camper in temperatures above 93 degrees F. it > overheats. Is this a common problem? I bought the Dodge so I can pull my > camper in any temperatures, and obviously the Dodge isn't cutting in. Any > recommendations? Chevy, Ford? |
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