2006 Dodge Cummins 5.9 common rail - valve lash adjustment

[@grumpysdiy]

This was the only video I was able to shoot on our new truck before the piston rings gave out and that's why it went to be rebuilt. Thanks for watching.

[@sveinhaland2975]

Your having bad luck with your engines...

[@grumpysdiy]

Yep, but I knew this engine was on its way out and talked the guy down on the truck price 5 grand.

[@johnhorn7502]

Once again you did a lot of hard work only to have more problems. You make this look easy and it was a very informative video. I hope everything is ok now!

[@grumpysdiy]

The valve lash isn’t a hard job and had nothing to do with the nearly 300k mile piston rings finally giving in and breaking.

[@johnwalter9183]

@@grumpysdiy How did you diagnose the broken rings?

[@mikeb6300]

Good video- you may want to try using a inch lbs torque wrench when setting the valves. Doing that will ensure that all the valves have the same gap.

[@grumpysdiy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Archie144]

Go Job with the explanations…. Good video!

[@martynoble8631]

How long of a process is it if I've never done valve but some mechanical experience

[@grumpysdiy]

About an hour. Just take your time and follow the instructions.

[@treyhaberman]

Nice video

[@mashukmechanical143]

Thanks

[@grumpysdiy]

Np

[@nickmagher7268]

Cummins uses a grid heater not glow plugs...

[@grumpysdiy]

Yea I know I deleted mine, I must have mixed my words up.

[@azorcarstens7781]

Typical '06 tachometer lol good video, got all I need to need for my '06 thanks

[@grumpysdiy]

Yea, I’ve been meaning pull it out and try to solder it my self.

[@carlosvallejos3691]

WENA ACUÑA APRENDISTE A REGULAR VALVULAS

[@Oregonremote]

No need to set it at TDC.

[@grumpysdiy]

You don't need to disconnect the battery either, but its a good idea.

[@jaysonkonik7251]

Gotta let them glow plugs warm up

[@grumpysdiy]

Cummins has a grid heater, and mines deleted.