The common problem is listed and the reference word or words for the part to fix it are listed as a solution.Using our website search box for both tech help and products, enter the words of the solution. This will take you directly to the resources we offer to help you fix the problem. We also list the difficulty. Level 1 indicates a beginner DIY job. Level 3 would indicate an intermediate DIY repair. Level 5 means you need professional mechanical experience to complete the job successfully.
Problem & Solution
Common among these chassis:
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1. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - plugged fuel filters
Solution: Fuel filters
Difficulty Level: 1
2. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - not getting hot enough
Solution: Diesel thermostat
Difficulty Level: 1
3. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - restricted air exhaust
Solution: Air filter / muffler / turbo
Difficulty Level: 1/3
4. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - gummed injection system
Solution: Diesel Purge
Difficulty Level: 1
5. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - excess carbon buildup
Solution: EGR valve
Difficulty Level: 1
6. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - low fuel flow to injections
Solution: Diesel Performance Tuning and Repair
Difficulty Level: 2
7. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - poor compression
Solution: Valve adjusting wrench
Difficulty Level: 2
8. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - poor compression
Solution: Compression tester
Difficulty Level: 2
9. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - poor or incorrect fuel
Solution: Change fuel / diesel purge
Difficulty Level: 1
10. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - air getting into fuel system
Solution: Fuel line replacement kit
Difficulty Level: 2
11. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - air getting into fuel system
Solution: Hand primer pump
Difficulty Level: 1
12. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - bad fuel injectors
Solution: Fuel Injectors
Difficulty Level: 2
13. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - internal engine timing
Solution: Timing chain
Difficulty Level: 3
14. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - incorrect injection pump timing
Solution: Diesel Performance Tuning manual
Difficulty Level: 3
15. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine runs bad - worn injection pump
Solution: Injection pump delivery valve
Difficulty Level: 2
16. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine smokes bad - poor engine ventilation
Solution: Breather upgrade
Difficulty Level: 1
17. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine smokes bad - worn valve stem seals
Solution: Valve stem seals kit
Difficulty Level: 4
18. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine smokes bad - turbo seals gone
Solution: Turbo charger
Difficulty Level: 4
19. Common Smoke & Power Problems: Engine smokes bad - blown head gasket
Solution: Head gasket
Difficulty Level: 4
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