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Lots of Repairs, is it worth it?
That sounds overwhelming. If I were you I'd trade it in for a newer used truck- BenWade
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UPDATE: Help! My High-Mile RAM May Need A Transmission…
The part that would frustrate me the most is putting the old worn serpentine belt back on?!? Just ridiculous. Anywho, I would continue to drive it. The trans has given 400,000+ miles. Drive it til it completely fails and then replace with a refurbished one.- BenWade
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Cam/Lifter job cost
If it is the lifters and you caught it this early then I would suggest an aftermarket cam. There is nothing like a cammed hemi- BenWade
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A Good Transmission Deal??
You're living in my head. The buy once, cry once has always worked well for me. I already have a plan for the engine if/when the lifters finally go. I don't have a problem with the required maintenance. Hopefully it will help keep me on the road and not have to bother with using the warranty...- BenWade
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A Good Transmission Deal??
My 2014 5.7 4x4 with 165,000 needs a new transmission. I've been driving around with a shudder for the last 40k miles and it is getting worse. The torque converter is beginning to fail and there is some minor slipping during upshifts and downshifts. I have over 25k miles of heavy towing and...- BenWade
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Brand new RAM RHO
It's impressive. I don't want it. But it's impressive.- BenWade
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Fuel pump
Oops... I meant the Delphi (FG1354). I replaced mine a few years ago and it has worked perfectly.- BenWade
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Fuel gauge not reading
Sounds like a short. Many times it is where the wiring for the sending unit rubs against the frame above the fuel tank. Another possibility is a loose connector on top of the tank.- BenWade
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Looking for new Shocks
Eibach or Bilsteins are going to be the better choices but if you want a good, affordable stock strut then go with Monroe. Get the complete coilover.- BenWade
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Suspension upgrade - finally happy again
I didn't know the 6112 fit the Rebel?? Where did you get yours from? -
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Who Has The Most Miles On Original Spark Plugs ?
I did my plugs at 100k but still on original serpentine belt at 165k- BenWade
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: No More Hemi
No thanks. It gets the same fuel mileage as my Hemi yet I have to run 91 octane?!?- BenWade
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- Forum: Dodge Ram News
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High Mileage Engine Oil Use?
I've been running PPHM 5w20 since 100k miles. Currently at 165k. Hemi has never leaked and never burned oil. Not too many other fully synthetic high mileage oils out there??- BenWade
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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5 year warranty is about to expire at the end of this year
Check your exhaust manifold bolts. They're definitely going to break. Hopefully while still under warranty.- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
The guys you accuse of bemoaning modern trucks do drive older trucks though?? Look how popular the Ram Classic has been! I drive a 10 year old gen 4 and if they continue building new Classics then I'll buy one of them.- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
The old 7.3L powerstroke only had 210hp and 425lb ft and I'd take one of those over these modern engines every day of the week and twice on Sunday- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
Yes, it is still the best of both worlds LoL! No, the I6 SO does not get better mpg.- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
Good. Then we agree that the V8 gets the best of the V6 when it comes to power and it gets the best of the I6 in terms of mpg. The V8 is getting the best of both. And No, the I6 SO does not get better mpg than the outgoing V8- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
You believe the V6 makes more power than the V8??- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
Correct. The V8 gets better MPG than the turbos and it produces more power than the V6. Best of both worlds :cheers:- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
Are you saying turbo charged engines are both more reliable and durable??- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
But it isn't 1960's and we breathe clean air without rivers catching fire. So what is the goal of the climate cult hysteria??- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
You're conflating reliability with longevity.- BenWade
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Looks like I'm never buying RAM again...
Why can't we have the V8 and enjoy the best of both worlds?- BenWade
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