5.9 CUMMINS 327,000 MILES BLOW BY TEST and what has failed on the truck

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[@AmericanSurvival001]

Here’s one thing I do know and this is a fact ,and anyone can see for themselves people by dodges with Cummins in them to use them ,so it’s very rare that somebody buys a Cummins and halls air with it however I see many power strokes on my street that I’ve never seen in five years haul two or three loads or some never pulled anything ! and they are air hollers two of these guys on Cummins they use as work trucks that are not basic trucks but they still use them to toe with and they drive the Ford around empty if you look at the majority of work trucks on the road you’ll see their Dodgers and a lot of the forwards are play trucks and never get used except for the occasional Camp trailer hauling or small trailer.

[@natekoeppen6681]

Something fun about older trucks that you actually drive. Keep it going forever!

[@francescopiromalli1582]

Blow By però il motore era freddo 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@glenparks5175]

My seat failed miserably, got metal rod sticks me in the ass lol, terrible on long trips

[@VBELTandSON]

Glen Parks haha you can get new cushions and cover for them when the fail

[@avtomandude6545]

No help.. 14 minutes of where you bought it all features.. 5 second of blow by..

[@VBELTandSON]

Hahaha fun video back in the day

[@timphillian8963]

My 95 5.9 w/P-pump has 600k og injectors at 20mpg. On it's 3rd auto trans lol, but this one I built myself for my own application. Oh yeah, Rotella T every 5K ! Love your video!

[@rodneyhowell2703]

I also have a dodge Laramie SLT WITH A CUMMINS 5.9, 24 VALVE 2002 3500 AUTOMATIC. 2WD.DUALLY.THIS truck is a beast. This is my 1st diesel an I'm happy as a clam. Being 72years old is like I was 18 again.LOVE THIS TRUCK

[@woodrowward1311]

My two 04s are awesome i cant kill them. They are in pretty bad shape and have a had a really hard life but the just keep going. If i come across another nice one im picking it up.

[@glenparks5175]

Normal failure on mine,alternator water pump,powersterring pump, belt tensioner and air conditioning compressor

[@rrcoster]

Alternator are kind weak as im on my second replacement already atleast rebuilt....might look for OEM Bosch if i have change it again

[@grandjourney5823]

What happens if you do have a little bit of blow by? I know you need to replace piston rings, but how much should I pay for a job like that?

[@tcard2008]

Nice video Sam! I just turned 400,000 Christmas Eve on my 07. And it has pulled all kind of trailers throw out the country 250,000 of that 400,000. Engine bay is all stock except a water pump and A/C compressor. Only thing that doesn’t work in cab is the electric rear sliding window haven’t been able to figure that issue out or even find the fuse for the thing. All my issues with truck have been in transmission. Finally after three of them I have this one in it for 235,000 and going strong. And it’s had the chain replaced in t-case.

[@doms1260]

How did you get that mechanical Knob on the vent door for the A/C?

[@VBELTandSON]

Dom S made it myself. Piece of round stock and a wire to push on the door. Simple fix for the most part

[@failingdisciple938]

Thnx for the video. So blowby test at 13:20

[@Shredxcam22]

Problem with the dodges is how many are used by hotshots. There are some nice looking used ones on the market but have super high mileage. Wonder what percentage of hotshots use dodges vs the other 2. Most the ones i see on the road or at work are rams.

[@BrandonS55]

Maintenance is key. Just proves what I say to everyone😁

[@timhethcox5673]

I'm not so lucky,250 k and had to replace the engine, something went wrong with#6 cylinder

[@garrettbohlke7640]

Mine has 328k and absolutely no blow bye lol 01 24v. NOT a 53 block thank God

[@yesdeere1376]

I wish I had this luck. My 05 is broke all the time. It’s broke right now. It’s a nightmare. I have a 2 page list of things that happened in just the last 20k miles. I don’t believe I’ll ever buy another one. Never had a vehicle that caused me this many issues, it’s definitely not reliable.

[@VBELTandSON]

Lol this truck is still going strong

[@glenparks5175]

Had mine just like yours on scale at Budweiser brewery, 2006 Ram 3500 club cab, stock bumpers probably 100 lbs luggage, and me 180 lbs weight 8420 lbs

[@VBELTandSON]

Yea that sounds about right. I don’t think I’ve ever weighed mine without anything at all in it

[@charazin22]

Sooooo take 7k for it??? Sold my 03 at 440k miles.

[@VBELTandSON]

Chris Harazin LOL

[@thecat6062]

I have an 05 Chevy 2500 Duramax that I will be keeping for reasons similar to yours. Thinking about getting into a Ram with the Cummins but I'll not be parting with the Chev.

[@VBELTandSON]

The Cat having a truck you can always trust is something worth keeping!

[@scottjones731]

No ball joints? What about death wobble? Just curious. I have an 06 2500 Mega Cab 4wd and that was the first thing I had to do. I needed it to drive somewhat straight! LOL!

[@VBELTandSON]

Scott Jones he never said it had front end done. I was so surprised at how great of shape it was it when I got it. Steering felt perfect. It’s a little loose now after I’ve owned it might do some front end work to it soon. Truck had an easy highway life before I got it

[@rrcoster]

@@VBELTandSON That amazing if ball joints havn't been replaced as there common go bad once replaced....Best one out there want use dynatrac, emf, or Carli ball joints as any others ive heard are junk don't last

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I have a Fleese intank lift pump idles at 21 lb pulling hat 17-19 and have the cat filers and there are 3 filters 1Baldwin 5 micron water separator and drain and then a big cat 2 micron and the factory 5 micron with water in fuel light and drain and all has been good and it has a 6 speed manual and 4x4 manual shifters and I have 2 of the 4” shifter that you have on your truck and I love it. Iam sorry a dual disk is so dam loud and for me just get a heavy duty single disk and no noise. My buddy has one and when meet at farm he has to turn his truck off becase that clutch is so dam load !!

[@VBELTandSON]

Gotta get the quiet dual disk from Valair. Money. No niose

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Yeah I’m waiting to see anyone and I mean anyone post a Ford power stroke work truck that they just beat and it has 350,000 I’ll even give them 285,000 miles and they have not dumped 10 grand into it to keep it running waiting for one of those videos because I will call bullshit and everybody knows that’s a fact. That’s why Ford and fix it rhyme

[@wrecked8787]

99 f250 super Duty 397000 and I have beat the hell out the truck its hole life.

[@fordbossss]

7.3s have no issues doing this. Plus heads over heals in a better truck.

[@bongzonthebeat]

Love my 03 ram 3500 srw crew cab shortbed with nv5600 6 speed, when i bought it i swapped in an 05 rear axle as my pinion bearing was shot from low fluid levels, new brakes, driveline u joints etc.. Similar mods AFE intake, gauges but no exhaust brake yet need one terribly, she is at 327k right now also! Marvel mystery oil in the fuel to save them injectors and oil and change fluids regularly she’ll last

[@DillonHering]

I put Marvel in my oil as well on my 2001 with over 400k...Marvel is a detergent not a lube but after about 5 oil changes of running it your oil will look like it just came out of the bottle even with 5,000 miles on it...even though its not technically a lube I do not think it's "dry" enough to hurt anything, in fact my truck runs better than it ever has and I've never had an issue with the MMO

[@colbyc.6698]

I have a blue heeler I've grown up with heelers not another dog like them for sure great video subbed

[@OfficialEPA]

After having a second gen and a 3rd gen I like them other than the damn rust, the 2nd was a n.c truck and the 3rd came from the mountains of n.c so rust I guess can be expected with that.

[@gslife1]

Awesome video! I subscribed before you hit that 1K. You should do another jacket giveaway. That jacket is sweet, plus I remember your Subs climbed so quick after you showed that jacket as a giveaway. That’s what got me to subscribe not even knowing anything about your channel. I’m glad I subscribed because your content is awesome and always good. Keep up the great work and we will keep supporting 👍

[@VBELTandSON]

G’s Life thank you!! And that video got some good views for the first giveaway. I’ll give another jacket away in the future for sure! After the fast cooler giveaway is over. Road to 5k! Thanks for the support!

[@hillbilly918]

I have a 2004 3500 dully 350,000 miles no blow by

[@mikestrucks]

This is a nice truck ! it has 0 blow by your engine is like new 😬 Man if you see my girlfriends 05 this one has only 140.000mls but blow by like a old train 🚂 😅 The reason why is that the previous owner run the truck for a long time with bad injectors.... but she still has power and starts without any problems 👍 Also your camera Setup is pretty cool 😎

[@VBELTandSON]

mikestrucks oh no! Blow by is such a bummer. Had bought a mega and didn’t check that. And yea lost money on that truck. Bad blow by with 160k Never again buying without checking. Even checked my new ram hahah But thank ya sir!

[@cirbar3467]

I have a 2006 dosge culmina with 341 miles,blog by,dont unos what the problem is yet,but seems IT wont be good. Also have a 2000 ford f350 7.3 powersteoke with 350k miles and was actually abused,thing is super reliable, runs stronger and has zero engine problems. I rwally wantwd a cummins due tonthe hype,but i might've just gotten something not treated right or just thought it was goong to be as reliable as my 7.3 powerstoke

[@BraapEffex]

Just sold my 1999 24v, miss it already. Should of kept it. You can see the Video of it running on my channel. Had 325,000 miles

[@glenparks5175]

Where you get your fass 150, I'd like put one on mine for the better filters?

[@VBELTandSON]

Glen Parks pure diesel power

[@dennisgt479]

2008 ram 3500 4x4 with 6.7 and 68rfe, 248,000. Rebuilt front end just recently myself. While it was under warranty did one front u joint, and 1 water pump. Thats it folks. Real pieces of sh×t lol.

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

My 2009 Silverado has 311k miles and has literally no blow by just smokes occasionally from the valve guide seals being worn.

[@dhones23]

If you're looking for the part about blow by jump all the way to about12:50...

[@oldengdg2575]

I used an iron on patch for seat hole.

[@halfbit]

That spot used to be an off road area. Can you get to deer creek falls from Ponderosa way any more? Or has it become private property?

[@KeystoneOutdoorsman]

Is your 04 a 325/600 motor or a triple nickle? I replaced the headgasket on my mine upon purchase as the previous owner was running an Edge box with 37s on stock gears. Ive since swapped to 4.56s and fire ringed and studded the head. Ive also replaced a water pump on my 04 when it shattered in Philadelphia during winter, had no idea at the time until i stopped at a red light and saw steam under the hood and smelt a sweet smell. I drove over 20 miles to my house. Once i shut off the truck, it pissed coolant everywhere. It also cost me a head gasket as it got scorched during the drive but it did not leave me stranded! 160K miles on mine.

[@codys4l]

I have an 03. 2500. 435k miles . You got a clean truck! Mine still looks good too. Regular maintenance and these trucks will go a million miles.

[@devinburke95_yjwillysediti48]

What's up boom

[@SledSaint]

Powder River Let Er Buck! Go Cowboys

[@dannyritchey1963]

Hay Sam i got a 2001 Cummins 418.600 miles

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

My 95 has 333,000 miles drive it all over the country hauling car parts.

[@zachsteele6964]

I want to buy one of those so bad

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

@@zachsteele6964 1995 12 valve automatic dually! It's from Texas. The live of my life!!

[@scottryan492]

What oil do you use Sam? And how often do you change it?

[@VBELTandSON]

Scott Ryan I use rotella 15 40 synthetic blend. I go about 5-7k on this truck. But on my 08 I change it sooner cause it gets worked a lot harder

[@scottryan492]

@@VBELTandSON Thank you for the response! I do the same and use the same. Rotella T5 and I substitute one quart with Lucas synthetic oil additive. Keep up the great work on your videos brother. I look forward to every one of them and I learn alot. The towing and work videos are very interesting. You have a fan in Maine👍👍

[@timfreeman476]

nice video have you check out GENOS GARAGE they sell everything for cummins dodge plus they are here in Georgia

[@VBELTandSON]

tim freeman yea I’ve bought from Geno’s a couple of times. They have everything ha and Thank you!

[@rrcoster]

Anyone that owns a third gen the blend doors are a common failure on them and so is the wire in door boot needing repaired. The auto 48re are still somewhat weak stock but especially if you add any tuner to it which kind goes for any diesel really. Ball joints are common go bad and better off spending the extra money on dynatrac, EMF, or Carli if plan on keeping the truck and doing 2008.5 T tie rod upgrade is always nice option also. Want keep up on u-joints as a failing ujoints will take out the OD housing or transfer case.

[@VBELTandSON]

good info need ball joints on my 12 ill keep those in mind and this truck is a nv5600 btw

[@rrcoster]

@@VBELTandSON From the forums and facebook 12-24v group these best company out there for ball joints and rebuildable on the truck afterwards. Sounds like Moog has gone down hill in quality.

[@alexmatthews2332]

My 01 24 valve is a beast 363k miles, got a 7.3 just to try it and man id love to get rid of that damn Ford.

[@fordbossss]

Got a 7.3 4r100 with a half a million miles, had a 99 Dodge with a automatic, glad I got rid of that Dodge.

[@zachsteele6964]

@@fordbossss don't have a truck love to get rid of that truck

[@soynwasabi]

Do you remember what steering pump you replaced yours with? Need to replace mine asap. Mopar upgrade is 800.

[@VBELTandSON]

Oreilly brand or something. Wasn’t anywhere near that much. Works good. Rent the puller if you don’t have one

[@rrcoster]

Your trucks still looking pretty nice for a work truck and maintenance is everything on a vehicle if you want them to last im sure it make 500k without sweat.

[@VBELTandSON]

thank you! try to stay up to date on it. keep the wheels rolling

[@mrhotdog1968]

What size wheel and tires? You mentioned 285 but not the rest. They look great on your truck!

[@VBELTandSON]

285 70 17

[@MrBayrum56]

What kind of oil are you running?

[@walkermeyer4324]

Is the “5” on the tailgate for Ryan Dungey? It looks like his number font.

[@VBELTandSON]

yes sir Dungey!

[@moose5.9]

I loved my south bend clutch, it was very notchy but that sucker held all the juice I threw at her

[@VBELTandSON]

ya that's the main thing if it takes the beatings hah

[@brandonlivers798]

blowby will not show on a cold engine unless it's REALLY bad. You have to have then engine up to operating temperature and then do it. It will probably show some, but thats completely normal for an open system.

[@VBELTandSON]

Brandon Livers lol drove the truck for an hour before this video. It’s warmed up

[@jkelly4264]

Do you think the public parking lot is in his backyard?

[@walkermeyer4324]

Oh ya. Just watched the rest of the vid and saw your shirt. Right on man, he was my favorite too ever since his 250 days. Nice looking truck

[@VBELTandSON]

same dungey is the man! weird now that he is retired! and thank you!

[@christopherjilek5467]

Thanks Sam for the camera info! Your truck sounded so smooth and like it was brand new. Something to be said for regular maintenance!

[@KeystoneOutdoorsman]

Sorry if I didnt catch it in the video, but what are those headlights?

[@VBELTandSON]

these are them www.ebay.com/itm/Black-2002-2005-Dodge-Ram-1500-03-05-Ram-2500-3500-Halo-LED-Projector-Headlights/131258537163?fits=Year%3A2004%7CModel%3ARam+3500%7CMake%3ADodge&hash=item1e8f9e54cb:g:zfwAAOSwEEBaAlzX:rk:3:pf:0

[@jonarmstrong4399]

man I miss my 06 cummins

[@kadamwilliams8742]

Looking at a 2005 version...investment!

[@matthewoverton7683]

UW or WyoTech?

[@daddysteel3514]

Everyone on KZbin is a film producer I’m glad you have a drone but can we see the blow by

[@VBELTandSON]

Daddy Steel patients Padawan the blow show is at the end. Be come on that drone footage turned out nice 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@daddysteel3514]

Lol thanks buddy just messing around great videos brother

[@johnmazza9432]

Is there a inexpensive compression test a person could do on a diesel truck ? I see so many good looking used trucks but I'm skeptical about what I might be getting into. PS I love your dog. I always thought that if I get another dog it might be a border collie but I like your Australian .

[@VBELTandSON]

the test in the video is what I normally do when looking at buying used. get a good feel off the owner goes along way aswell. I don't buy anymore if I get a weird feeling from seller

[@johnmazza9432]

That's actually very wise advice. Let's face it, 90% of stuff out there needs fixing and very few people sell something that is great. They sell it because it's going to cost them money . You can get a vibe from someone who is not being honest most of the time.

[@victorvillasana3409]

Could you use a laser thermometer at each exhaust port and read which cylinder is running hotter? Maybe have a partner hold the truck brake/gas pedals (and in gear)to put a load on the engine. I have a feeling the trucks with this issue are trucks with tunes, not sure though.

[@DavidSmith-vo3nd]

Thank you Sam, I love those 5.9's!

[@duelsporthonda9003]

Keep em running!

[@davidharris1179]

Thanks for the video loved it. I'm a 2nd gen 3500 dually owner with 360k miles and loving my truck.

[@StraightLineCo]

Have you done the KDP?

[@dc440-4]

I'm a 2nd gen 3500 owner of two. One has 401,800 24v and the other has 304,000 12v. Kdp has been tabbed in the 12 valve.😁

[@moodberry]

What kind of MPG do you get with this truck?

[@VBELTandSON]

12-17 with this truck

[@Overkill14]

5:15 Camarata style! 😎

[@VBELTandSON]

I did mine before him. He copied me lol

[@offroaddomination5708]

you should do a 2nd gen manifold swap it will help a ton with keeping the back 2 cylinders staying cool

[@VBELTandSON]

just did a steed speed and 67mm turbo on my 08. that my main worker and build. check those videos if you haven't yet. lots of turbo whistle now:)

[@MrFantasylover1]

What does a 2nd generation intake manifold or is it the exhaust manifold that should be replaced? It helps the rear cylinders run cooler? Please advise

[@matthewm5992]

Instead of just explaining blow by or the test you just talked about your truck for what seemed like a hour that I couldn't skip far enough past. Next time you do a video do one covering what the title says. You can always do a second video covering everything you've done to the truck and what has failed. I'm not trying to be disrespectful because it was a good video on what has failed and gave a few ideas to do. I just think this one should've been the failed items and upgrades and another for the blow by.

[@dirtfireservices]

Saw that truck today. Thanks for turning me on to the work and play channel.

[@VBELTandSON]

FIREFORD TEC haha really? It sat at the house all day! And no problem just tell work and play he owes me for shout outs haha

[@dirtfireservices]

@@VBELTandSON i didn't say it was driving lol. I work in the area, you might have seen us driving through in a big red international. 👍

[@brandone711]

Not a blow by test. Not even close

[@VBELTandSON]

Haha mmhhmm

[@brandone711]

@@VBELTandSON needs to be max temp to do the cap test, but cap test means nothing according to cummins. They say vapor/smoke/cap movement means nothing and that dyno/manometer test combination is the only way to know. They actually get mad when you mention the cap test. Apparently the cap test is a modern youtube phenomenon. Told me if I couldn't afford the tests to do them myself. Butt dyno(having a 2nd healthy truck to compare yours to helps) and manometer at full temp. You can buy the manometer part from cummins for 40$ or make it yourself. I talked to 2 service writers and 3 techs(all cummins). All said the same. I get all obsessive like so I know I'm not just hearing opinion😉 I called because mine has some decent vapor, brought it in(they will only let it in the building if its 100% stock). Turned out my 226k 12 valve is actually unusually healthy and powerful for its age. Nice truck btw. Dig the fenders.

[@freeeagle50]

Stick to the topic

[@VBELTandSON]

Curtis Heldenbrand nah

[@zachsteele6964]

Bro you're actually cringe he didn't get off topic

[@jazzsounds8159]

What kind of headlights?

[@VBELTandSON]

Jazz Sounds oh shoot something off eBay. Had them for awhile now. I’ll try and find the link for ya

[@VBELTandSON]

Shoot that was easy first one on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/Black-2002-2005-Dodge-Ram-1500-03-05-Ram-2500-3500-Halo-LED-Projector-Headlights/131258537163?fits=Year%3A2004%7CMake%3ADodge&hash=item1e8f9e54cb:g:zfwAAOSwEEBaAlzX

[@jazzsounds8159]

Thanks

[@mannypuerta5086]

349,000 on my 2nd gen 2001. No blow by. Southbend single disc, 1,000# torque clutch. Shifts pretty good. Not a work truck, but a daily driver. I did Katzkin leather a few years ago, as the old leather was looking rough. Truck is doing pretty good. Most wouldn’t guess it was a 2001 with that many miles.

[@VBELTandSON]

Manny Puerta sweet! I miss being part of the 2nd gen game! South bend single disks are nice. Put one in my buddies 97. Single disk life is nice a quite haha

[@DillonHering]

Do you mind me asking how much that Katskinz cost you total? And was it the whole truck or just front seats? I have an '01 as well with over 400k on it and i was really thinking about doing the Katskinz soon...also if you still have the truck how have they held up over the years?

[@mannypuerta5086]

@@DillonHering It’s been awhile, but as I recall the total bill for the front seats, doing a new headliner and recovering the sun visors was ~$1500. It’s been about nine years and they have held up well. The truck now has 408,000 miles.

[@robardave]

This is a great video..! I’ve got a 2004 Dually and I’ve loved this engine since my purchase in 08. I did have one big problem that you pointed out-that dam heater vent selector. Dodge crap the bed on that design! Would you mind sharing how you changed that to a mechanical switch to change the blower vent position?

[@fbi6540]

I get that cummins are good and bulletproof but I would still drive a Powerstroke

[@VBELTandSON]

I wouldn't say that they are bullet proof but with good maintenance they stand a good chance same could be said about a lot of thing.

[@moodberry]

You forgot to mention the notorious Dodge cracked dash issue. Happens on all Dodge dashes.

[@VBELTandSON]

Doug Moody this truck does not have a cracked dash. It’s an issue on the older models

[@TheLorenz4413]

Doug Moody that’s on 2nd gens

[@Missstyyyy]

Not mine

[@cumminschevy5275]

Hate blow by😡

[@mikestrucks]

Cummins Chevy me too ! It sucks....😅💨💨💨