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| aftermarket | 3/7/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I don't know if you can answer this question for me but I thought I would give it a shot. I ...
A: James, If anything happens to the truck as in fuel injection problems or anything related to ...
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| 1986 dodge ram pickup brake problem | 3/7/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: yes we did that,Heres is the issue, I just replaced the front shoes on this thing the master ...
A: Lisa, If you replaced the shoes and bled the brakes making sure the reservoir was full at all times ...
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| 2000 RAM 1500 front spindles | 3/6/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I think I need new hub assemblies, the spindle nut on the drivers side keeps loosening itself. Plus ...
A: Glenn, The spindle nut has a cotter pin in it from the factory.The nut has grooves in it so when you ...
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| instrument cluster | 3/5/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 2000 dodge ram 1500. the other day i got in it to go to work and the instrument cluster was ...
A: Chris, The manual only goes to P0804,Did you use a scan tool or jump link with a wire or ...
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| 1999 dodge rear brakes | 3/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I am changing the brakes on the rear of my 1999 dodge 1500. The truck has 85000 miles and rear ...
A: Yes there is a plug on the back of the hub that will have to be removed to get the wheel off,most of ...
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| 92 Dodge Shadow Timing | 3/4/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: The timing on my 92 Dodge Shadow is off. The mechanic replaced the belt but apparently forgot to do ...
A: Justin, When the timing belt (chain) breaks on a vehicle,the vehicle jumps time,so just replacing ...
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| brakes | 3/2/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: v-8 ,4 doors truck one day i had to apply brakes really hard an noticed my abs/brake light came on . ...
A: Byron, There is a sensor located on the top of the differential on the rear end.Change this part and ...
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... | 3/1/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 96 Dodge Ram van 1500, V6. My problem is stalling. I can be driving along and the engine ...
A: Ok, This will help.The engine light when it comes on stores a code in the computer.You need to have ...
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| 1977 dodge club cab shortbox 4x4 | 3/1/2005 | James Bond |
Q: I have one of these and cannot find out anything about the model. I sold them new in 1977 when the ...
A: Mike, I havent seen these vehicles in years. I dont know of any online web sites to check. You ...
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| Engine Problems | 2/28/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I own a 1989 Dodge Dakota. When I press on the gas pedal to a certain extent, my truck will bogg ...
A: Keith, When you start the truck have you noticed any unusual noise from under the truck such as some ...
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| starting problem 95 dodge dakota | 2/28/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have 95 dodge dakota 3.9 V6.It cranks fine but takes 5 or 6 attempts to catch. i took starter off ...
A: Kevin, If the starter checked out fine,it could be a problem with the flywheel(flexplate) such as ...
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| Front wheel spindle nuts and bearing seals | 2/28/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive. I am trying to find the front spindle nuts and ...
A: Barry, Sealed bearings are put on some vehicles,but i feel the same way.You may have to check the ...
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| Truck not heating up enough | 2/27/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1994 Dodge Dakota 318 eng. Why won't my truck heat up? Put 2 new thermostats and had radiator ...
A: I was thinking the heater core but read you had it replaced.Usually it is one of the symptoms you ...
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| 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 stalling | 2/25/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Good afternoon.. hoping that someone can help me i have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 automatic with the ...
A: This sounds like a fuel related issue,I would go talk to a local Dodge dealer,(one of the mechanics) ...
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| Hemi engine swap | 2/25/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Ram Man, I am trying to install a 03 Hemi and 5spd auto trans with computer and engine management ...
A: The first issue would be that a manual transmission is floor mounted and an automatic in a truck is ...
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| Turn signal flasher | 2/24/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1993 Dynasty turn flasher is blinking very rapidly and very dim, seems the flasher is bad. The ...
A: Look in the fuse box and see if you have a turn signal flasher.When you get the cover off the fuse ...
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| 96 dodge neon | 2/24/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I had gotten a fuel filter for my 96 dodge neon and the one they gave me has a place for three hoses ...
A: Karen, I'm not sure what year has 3 hoses.I would take the old filter to the parts store and let ...
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| 1998 Dodge Stratus ES 2.3 liter V6 | 2/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: -------------------------Thanks. Yeah, I realize the location of the fuel filter...I also was ...
A: It is most likely the fuel pump,when you turn the key to the start position you should be able to ...
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| engine swap? | 2/23/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: My dad has an 88'Dodge Ram Van sporting a 318 with 225,000 on the clock. As you can guess it's ...
A: The short block would work a lot easier than just trying to bolt it in,because of the wiring ...
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| torque values | 2/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I am looking for the torque specs for the front spindle wheel bearing nut. The nut has no cotter ...
A: Barry, Screw the nut onto the shaft and tighten it snug so there is no play in the hub and wheel ...
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| Dodge Durango - Electrical | 2/22/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1999 Dodge Durango - - - I was towing a trailer, and had the flashers turned on, when all of the ...
A: There should be a relay in the fuse box for the flashers,but you really can't tell if it's bad ...
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| 2001 2500 dodge ram will not start | 2/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: truck started to act like its not getting gas. keet stalling . put new plugs,wires distrib,roter ...
A: Have you checked to see if the fuel pump is working?If it is firing it is a fuel issue.Also did you ...
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| 95 Dodge Diesel | 2/21/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 95 Dodge/Cummins Ram 3500 w/Automatic. 1. Once in awhile, not always, the temp guage will ...
A: Bill, The temperature fluctuating could be many things,have you checked the rediator to see if it ...
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| 94 ram not charging no head lights no tach. | 2/20/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have bought a 94 ram deisel 50k miles automatic 2 wheel dr. I am getting no tach when motor is ...
A: Carlos, Have you checked the headlights to see if they are not blown?I know both being blown would ...
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| Dodge Ram No Heat | 2/19/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 318 2X4, 90K. Same as the other guy, no heat. Fan motor does work. Here is ...
A: It is either the water pump or the radiator.Does the radiator have any build up in it?If they ...
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| replacing a cat.,converter | 2/18/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1986 dodge pickup D150 1/2ton 4x2 3.7l 1barrel L6 . Catalytic converter needs replacing. do ...
A: Pete, It is possible to just bolt it on with pipes and clamps,but i guarantee you when you get ...
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... | 2/18/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i had a tune up a year ago my battery is two years old check enigine light has been on for almost ...
A: OK,That's what i needed to get us started.If the check engine light is on then you have probably a ...
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| clicking in the fuse panel | 2/18/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 98 Dodge Neon that won't start. I had the battery checked and it's good. It clicks once ...
A: The big fuses are relays.You're going to have to replace the relay that's bad.Look under the cover ...
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| dodge stealth | 2/17/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: do you know anything about dodge stealths because mine grinds when shifting into 1st and reverse ...
A: If the gears grind while your clutch is pressed down,your clutch either needs fluid or to be ...
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| 1995 Dodge Neon | 2/17/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: We are considering purchasing a Neon at a rock bottom price of 200 dollars. The car's current owner ...
A: This could be one in a thousand problems,but yes the map sensor could be the problem.But you can ...
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| wont start | 2/17/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 2002 grand caravan and a couple of days ago it was hard to start and when it did start the ...
A: Buddy, If the oil has a gassy odor you've probably got gas in the oil.It sounds like what you're ...
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| wont start | 2/16/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i have a 2002 grand caravan and a couple of days ago it was hard to start and when it did start the ...
A: Buddy, If it had a bad smell like rotten eggs,you're catalytic converter may be stopped up.This can ...
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| dodge transmision | 2/16/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 1996 dodge truck 3500 the transmission is having trouble shifting when i start going it ...
A: Jim, I have a Ram 1500 v-8.It started hesitating shifting.I talked to a friend of mine that owns a ...
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| 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan won't start | 2/16/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: Van has 3.3 litre engine & 220,000 kms. The other day I started my van to warm up & when I returned ...
A: It is more than likely the alternator or the battery.Could be either one.If the altenator isn't ...
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| dodge cargo van 1500 | 2/14/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: i just bought a dodge cargo van 1500 its got about 25000miles on it and its its got the V8 and im ...
A: Is it a 318 or 360?If it's the 360 it's not going to get much better gas mileage.Plus it's a heavy ...
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| drive shaft | 2/13/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a dodge dekota ,its a 92 rear wheel drive and the drive shaft is in two parts, in the middle ...
A: You do not have to remove the hanger bearing to remove the u-joints,Put it in a vise and you can ...
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| Removing Tailgate | 2/12/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: This is a generic question regarding pickup trucks. I have a Toyota Tacoma truck and I was ...
A: Glenn, It may reduce the drag some but not enough to go through the trouble of removing it.I'd just ...
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| Signal bulb 2000 Dodge Caravan | 2/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: How do you change the bulb, I cannot get my hand in. Do you unbolt the headlight assembly? 1 bolt on ...
A: On some models you have to remove the item that is blocking you being able to change the bulb.It ...
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| Spark plug wire routing | 2/11/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: 1996 Dode Ram Van 5.9L Installed new rotor and cap. Thought I wrote down the correct placement of ...
A: Lincoln, If you're facing the front of the truck, On the left side,the numbers are front to ...
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| minivan front end | 2/10/2005 | Ram Man |
Q: I have a 98 dodge G Caravan with 56k mi. The front end recently began to make sounds that I would ...
A: Ron, It's hard to say,it could be anything from the ball joints to a c.v.joint,if it's a front wheel ...
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