So basically Just bought an 88 Ramcharger 4x4 ( 4 speed 318 )
I bought it from a friend of my dad's shop ( I'm 18 it is my 3rd 4x4 I had a 95 bronco and a 2000 land rover that I've bought and sold previously and currently also have a 99 firebird for the summer and this is my winter vehicle in Colorado ) anyways the interior is really clean everything is there for the most part missing an armrest on the back seat. Seats are in good condition dash isn't cracked radio works. And it's all clean.
Now where I need ADVICE. It has a bit of a mechanical issue the guy we bought it from is coming over to fix it at no charge tomorrow he said that he is 99% certain all it needs is a new throttle position sensor. He said that it has a flat spot on it. It runs perfect and smoothe when it's floored but struggles and jerks and tries to die at low rpms. It say for a couple years after he stopped using it so replaced the fuel filter flushed the bad gas out and all that before we bought it so wanted to see your opinions on what that could be and if you think he's right.
Also it has arround 300000 miles but runs perfect at higher rpms. I only paid 1200 bucks for it so I figured I would just buy it and pretty much drive the 318 until it stops and then I found a new 318 for 850 or a new 360 for 1100 for when it eventually goes out.
The only other things it needs is that the sunroof was caulked shut..... Guessing because it leaked so going to fix that and then fix a few small rust spots but the body is really straight and the paint is overall good. It also leaks coolant I'm going to have him find out where when he comes tomorrow .
I know it's long but thank you for reading and any opinions
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I bought it from a friend of my dad's shop ( I'm 18 it is my 3rd 4x4 I had a 95 bronco and a 2000 land rover that I've bought and sold previously and currently also have a 99 firebird for the summer and this is my winter vehicle in Colorado ) anyways the interior is really clean everything is there for the most part missing an armrest on the back seat. Seats are in good condition dash isn't cracked radio works. And it's all clean.
Now where I need ADVICE. It has a bit of a mechanical issue the guy we bought it from is coming over to fix it at no charge tomorrow he said that he is 99% certain all it needs is a new throttle position sensor. He said that it has a flat spot on it. It runs perfect and smoothe when it's floored but struggles and jerks and tries to die at low rpms. It say for a couple years after he stopped using it so replaced the fuel filter flushed the bad gas out and all that before we bought it so wanted to see your opinions on what that could be and if you think he's right.
Also it has arround 300000 miles but runs perfect at higher rpms. I only paid 1200 bucks for it so I figured I would just buy it and pretty much drive the 318 until it stops and then I found a new 318 for 850 or a new 360 for 1100 for when it eventually goes out.
The only other things it needs is that the sunroof was caulked shut..... Guessing because it leaked so going to fix that and then fix a few small rust spots but the body is really straight and the paint is overall good. It also leaks coolant I'm going to have him find out where when he comes tomorrow .
I know it's long but thank you for reading and any opinions
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), and while it wasn't cheap following this very advice, no one EVER regretted preventative maintenance. The issues with mine since have been related to the lift (steering, driveshafts, re-gearing, transmission), and not the engine.
, and you won't regret it in the long haul. If you really get bored, take your waste oil, and then PAINT the underside with it. Oil will "eat" dirt & dust, as you'll have ANOTHER layer of protection from the elements. You CAN'T hurt an old Dodge with oil 
, and you might just help it! 
Because of emission inspections here, I ALSO had to add 2 cats - JEGs Hi-po models, though), as it keeps the power in the right RPM band. You'll still sound like a 340 Dodge Demon coming or going, so your manhood will remain intact. 
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