BigLillo
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Have a 2019 ram 1500 5.7 randomly one day went into limp mode and stated throwing codes.
P0172
P0175
P3497
P1524
In live data chart while the vehicle was running I verified the engine cam / timing system, during this diagnosis I found the Exhaust Cam 1 / Crank difference to be @ -3 Degrees (OEM SPEC 0 Degrees). This indicates that theirs an internal fault with the timing chain system & the engine could have potentially skipped timing when running low on oil. Intake Cam 1 Position 120 Degrees (OEM SPEC 0 Degrees) & Intake Cam 2 Position 230 Degrees
Mechanic said probably timing chain but to do a engine swap just incase they open it up and find other problems. Just to open it up would run a couple g’s. Any advice or know any good cummins mechanics that can fix engine would be appreciated. Truck starts like new and has only 126k on it.
P0172
P0175
P3497
P1524
In live data chart while the vehicle was running I verified the engine cam / timing system, during this diagnosis I found the Exhaust Cam 1 / Crank difference to be @ -3 Degrees (OEM SPEC 0 Degrees). This indicates that theirs an internal fault with the timing chain system & the engine could have potentially skipped timing when running low on oil. Intake Cam 1 Position 120 Degrees (OEM SPEC 0 Degrees) & Intake Cam 2 Position 230 Degrees
Mechanic said probably timing chain but to do a engine swap just incase they open it up and find other problems. Just to open it up would run a couple g’s. Any advice or know any good cummins mechanics that can fix engine would be appreciated. Truck starts like new and has only 126k on it.
