Jay wrote:>> Maybe it was something as simple as he was back up a hill, and some> oil went>> out the blow-by tube getting on the exhaust?>

I thought that perhaps that was it, but unless I am mistaken, the new> common rail engine has a redesigned blow-by system, where the oil gets> recycled back into the oil pan. That being the case, is there still a> way for it leak out?>

I had a hard time making up my mind on whether to get a manual or auto.> Since I pull boat/pwc, given this stinky situation, me thinks I should> have opted for the six speed. However, it sure is nice having that> auto in Dallas Central Expressway (75) traffic ...>

Craig C.

Face it, the smell resulted from a hot autotrans. I installed a BD "2 Low > kit" on mine.

Right - but this isn't possible on an '04 (or an '03, for that> matter)... no more CAD.

Right - but this isn't possible on an '04 (or an '03, for that matter)... > no more CAD.>

Please bring me up to date here, Tom. What is a "CAD"?

Central Axle Disconnect. The passenger-side axle is actually in two > pieces, and inner and outer section. The CAD is a device that slides a > locking collar to couple the two shafts together, or disconnect them. > When disconnected, the passenger front wheel/hub just spins the outer > shaft. The driver's side wheel/hub spins the left axle shaft, which in > turn spins the side and spider gears of the front differential, but the > front driveshaft isn't spinning. The operation of the CAD, in stock > configuration, is controlled via engine vacuum, switched through a vacuum > switch in the transfer case. When shifted into 4WD (either high or low), > vacuum is applied to the CAD motor, which makes the collar move, and the > front axle engages.>

The 2WD low conversions separate the transfer case and front axle > operations, so that you can engage the transfer case into low range, but > leave the front axle disconnected, leaving your vehicle in 2WD. In this > operation, the front driveshaft is turning along with the rear driveshaft, > but since the passenger-side axle isn't connected, you can make sharp > turns without binding up the driveline. This isn't an option on the 3rd > gen trucks, becuase their front axles are solid one-piece units, and > therefore always engaged.>

without binding up the driveline. This isn't an option on the 3rd

trucks, becuase their front axles are solid one-piece units, and

Other than finding a different storage facility, where I don't have to> reverse uphill while jumping a curb, what would be my option? I was> really hoping for a solution like the one you responded to ...

In all probability, you aren't hurting your transmission. Since you

I'll take a gander at the available gauges. As a side note, I looked> up, yesterday, what all would be involved in changing the fuel filter> since it is time for me to do it. Many different posts about it ...> all of which seemed awfully over-complicated.

Did I miss something? ­

As long as you remembered to lube the new O-ring with a> little diesel fuel, nope - you didn't miss a thing. Can> you believe some people charge over $100 to do that?

Tom Lawrence wrote:>

Actually, I used motor oil instead of diesel.>

For your viewing pleasure:>

http://homepage.mac­.com/mcraigchr/Photo­Album34.html>

(it's pics of my truck ... get your mind out of the gutter).>

;)> Craig C.>

Looks like you did not get the tow mirrors either, cost me around >$350. to add them. I like my lighter color but should have got the >4WD. Nice looking.