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    Looking to buy 2017 Ram Laramie

    There will be another soon enough... or they might came back with a better offer. The market isn't as crazy as it was maybe a year ago. I would echo jeepwalker and suggest holding out for a 2018. The android auto/ car play is nice. And potentially better lifters is good too.
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    A puff of smoke on startup, after car wash

    That last video did appear to have a blueish tint to it. Almost looks like oil smoke. It definitely isn't just mild condensation.
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    Rebuilt/replace 3.6l pentastar.

    If it's running fine and only 215k km why consider a rebuild? That's only 125 or 130k miles... they should be good for alot longer if cared for.
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    Exhaust manifold leak

    looks like an oil leak from something else that just happens to drip down onto the manifold.
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    Replace TMPS When Installing New Tires?

    I wouldn't bother replacing them now. But if you choose to I'd go with a quality unit either oem or a major supplier like Huf or Schrader or VDO. They make many of the oem Tpms sensors.
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    The forum title says 2019-2023 Classic so is a 2024 Classic a different vehicle or the forum title hasn't been updated yet?

    There were some significant updates in 2013 like the 8 speed transmission, pentastar 3.6 v6 was available and more modern infotainment. Uconnect infotainment was updated again in 2018 and added carplay/android auto.
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    Heater Ticking Noise

    I agree with the others.. junk in the blower motor or... motor is failing. I have had a few cars where the blower just got noisy. Replacement is usually pretty easy if that is what is needed.
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    Exhaust manifold bolts

    My 2018 had the older style setup. If it hasn't been changed it should be the same as 2017.
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    3.6 Pentastar Issues Thread

    Did you get it fixed? I believe most of the head gasket complaints are on the pacifica vans and it does not seem common here. The forum for that van and Facebook group are full of that issue. The van does have a newer version of the pentastar than the 4gen trucks. Fwiw we have a pacifica van...
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    Battery replacement recommendations

    This is what I did a few months ago. Oem lasted a bit over 5 years for me. Hope this one is close to that.
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    I don't know if it's always the case, but for the few head gasket cases I've read about on here it's always been the passenger side. Mine leaked externally on the passenger side but was still under warranty so I didn't have to pay... the dealer replaced the passenger head and gasket but didn't...
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    Proper operating coolant temp for a 2010 Ram 1500 5.7

    I say the thermostat is at least partially open. It should be warmer than that.
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    How did this water get in?

    As Caulk04 says it's the vents on the back of the cab. Those rubber pieces are the flaps that are supposed to be protecting your cab from rain. I replaced those vents a couple years ago on my 2018.
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    Only ticks (cold) when I put it in gear

    Don't know about the op but on my truck when the driver side bolt broke at first it only ticked in gear. It got worse eventually after a 2500 mile trip towing my camper. It was pretty obvious then.
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    Blown Head Gasket???

    Well some vehicles just have that happen. My hemi lost its passenger side head gasket at 58k miles. As for your pentastar, I don't think it's a common issue in most vehicles, but a troubling number of pacifica minivans with that engine are blowing their rear head gaskets and cracking blocks.
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