REVIEW: Everything Wrong With a 5.9 Cummins 24v

ISB Review! What could possibly be wrong with the 5.9 Cummins ISB 24v diesel engine?

The 24v will most likely leave you by the side of the road. But with a few upgrades, the 24v Cummins is also the most badass Cummins diesel engine ever. #RichReviews #EWWengines

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[jesselloyd]

Something to add: The 24V VP44 cummins was also used in FedEx and UPS trucks. The failure rate was way high. So Bosch built them an upgraded VP44. Later VP44 revisions improved on this design. Most reman VP44s you buy today are based on the upgraded versions, and should last much longer than the stock pump on these trucks.

[chevy]

I love that you kept a kitten, it's amazing she gave you one last gift to remember her, before she had to go. Always loved the clips of Marlene in the videos. Shop cats are a must, I've always had outside/inside/shop cats. I lost one of my older cats this last week due to some complications as well. It definitely hurts man, keep that cute little kitten safe and loved!
Keep the great content coming as well!

[ckla]

i love how p pumps look like a little inline 6 : )

[philsrt]

Being a diesel mechanic myself as well as a cat lover ..I felt it necessary to say hi and leave a comment.. I'm sorry for your loss... I did enjoy seeing her in your videos .. the cat meow the end of every post... please keep the videos coming

[Callelle]

Would you ever do Everything Wrong With videos about Transmissions? Specifically ones that come behind the diesels that you review like Alison 1000s or NV4500s?

[LucBusters]

The new ''meow'' outro is the cutest thing ever when you know the story behind it...
RIP Marlene
I'm not crying it's the allergies

[jfhistand]

I have a 1999 dodge ram 2500. I knew of the vp44 problems when I bought it. The first mod to the truck was a fass lift pump. I have had no problems with the fuel system in the 13 years (93, 000 miles) I've beat on it.

[palmermeansguitar]

Can’t wait for your 5.9 isbcr video. Just got a 2006 Cummins ram with 180, 000 miles as my first truck and I’m jazzed as all hell to find your channel.

[uzifouryoutwosay]

428k miles on my VP powered truck. Threw a fass on it when I bought it at 270k, still chooches every day for work. Improved lift pumps go a long way in a VP powered truck.

[jameswasilchen]

I had a '97 250 dodge diesel that suffered a "KDP" event. I had paid for an extended warranty from Dodge. They repaired the truck with some resistance. It took weeks. The event destroyed the gear housing case, and the new one had a built-in tab which covered that dowel pin. I used to be hooked up to the Dodge diesel community of the time. Dodge owners would meet at some out-of-the-way locations to conduct KDP "parties" to install tabs to cover the dowel pins. Nevada comes to mind.

[customz]

Ive always stood by the 12 valves due to the basic simplicity. Comparably I cant decide wether to swap a 12v with my 7.3.... i like both but less electronics on the 12v

[stupidlucky]

I like hearing your honesty about which engines are the best in their era. It seems a little more factual from you and a lot less confirmation bias of brand specific guys!

[blakedaly]

I cannot stress how much I love these videos, so knowledgeable and cool to watch

[driver]

I love my 24v. I know they have their problems, but this is my go-to engine choice of all the Diesel engines made in that time.

[kaulincurtis]

I was recently given a 24v, what good timing you released this video. I now know what to look for to see why it was free. Wish me luck on the refurbishment.

[GHohn]

You can keep a VP44 alive. I had 10 years + on mine when I sold my truck a few years ago. A couple help things I did: Larger flow, lower pop pressure injectors. This limits the peak injection pressure and thus the stress on the pump plungers and cam ring inside the pump. Second, a newer VP44 with the upgraded electronics package (the FPCM that Bosch was forced to upgrade after all the P0216 timing code faults on the VP44s). I think 04 is when they hit the parts channel. Finally, replumb the supply side so you have reasonable fuel pressure at the VP44 inlet at all times. I plumbed mine with -08 and custom fittings, although I'm pretty sure a Weber Carb inlet fitting (-06) is also M12x1.5 DIN straight thread metric. Use the banjo washers and it won't leak. -06 is plenty big. You don't need huge pressure, just keep it over 5psi or so at all times. (the VP44 has its own internal feed, and you can't force it to flow more by increasing supply pressure).
My *original* lift pump was still going strong when I sold the truck (evidence of the lower vibration) even though the pumps are crap. Usually what happens is that vibration causes the wires inside the pump to fail where they insert into the brushes. Lots of good aftermarket pumps out there will solve your problem. Mounting an electric pump of such low robustness to a high-vibration engine is a recipe for failure, and fail they did. But Chrysler was too cheap to pay for a proper pump, so Cummins honored their request to use the cheap one. (note the 12V engines have the cam-drive pump and you almost never hear of them failing).

[fonhollohan]

CONGRATS ON 400 Thousand subs. If any channel deserves that kind of support, its Deboss Garage.

[randomsomeone]

So sorry to hear about your loss. 💔❤❤❤❤❤

[mrmped]

My truck is a 2000. Had a 53 that cracked and went through six transmissions. Now has a 56 block with custom pistons, Hamilton cam, 175 injectors, variable turbo, quadzilla programmed, upgraded fuel pump and an Allison transmission. Engine is quieter than my brothers 3rd gen, gets great fuel economy. The cab is fully insulated and you can have normal conversations inside. It gets up and goes and is smoke free.

[oldcroneysgarage]

The 24 valve. One of my most favorite cummins engines out there. But I'm not a fan of the automatic transmission dodge put behind the cummins. Love the truck and engine but I hate the automatic transmission. And the sloppy steering. Other than those 2 they are great