1991 ram 250 318 v8 overheating

olgold · Feb 24, 2016

Hey guys, just bought my first ram. Tried driving it home but it started to over heat. So had it towed. starts and idles fine. but after driving the oil temp rose to high and an oil light came on the dash. Coolent tank was steaming. Where do you guys think i should start? Replace radiator, hoses, flush, cluctch cooling fan, water pump, oil pump. Truck has 86,*** miles, but was sitting for the past 3 years. thanks guys. First truck, first dodge, look forward to the learning curve, came from the turbo subaru world.

d250 · Feb 24, 2016

Welcome to the club start off by doing the radiator check to see if the hoses are leaking any anti freeze check if there is any anti freeze in the radiator. I have the same truck 1991 dodge d250 318 v8 is yours 4wd or 2wd?

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olgold · Feb 24, 2016

d250 said:
Welcome to the club start off by doing the radiator check to see if the hoses are leaking any anti freeze check if there is any anti freeze in the radiator. I have the same truck 1991 dodge d250 318 v8 is yours 4wd or 2wd?

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Yeah im gonna try and check it out better in the daylight today. I was told the truck was 4x4 by seller. but its 2 wheel drive. I made the mistake and didnt look underneath. I was excited, and made a rookie mistake.

d250 · Feb 24, 2016

Oh ok is it a club cab or regular cab? How much did you pay for it? Post some pictures I'll tell you if you got a good deal. I have the same truck lol

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dustin28 · Feb 24, 2016

I was driving my 94 dodge ram 4x4 earlier down the highway at 65 and something broke felt like i was rear ended as it made my truck jump, truck will not go n e where engine runs fine. Thinking either tranni transfer case or rear end, 4 wheel drive hasnt worked for awhile. Any thoughts?

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olgold · Feb 24, 2016

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olgold · Feb 24, 2016

d250 said:
Oh ok is it a club cab or regular cab? How much did you pay for it? Post some pictures I'll tell you if you got a good deal. I have the same truck lol

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d250 · Feb 24, 2016

Wow nice same truck as mine but mines white. How much?

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crazzywolfie · Feb 24, 2016

as far as the overheating goes i would recommend checking the coolant level first and make sure the reservoir filled to where it should be. if the cooling system is low on coolant it can cause it to overheat quick. i would also recommend checking oil level and possibly changing it and the filter. pretty much all the basic maintenance.

olgold · Feb 24, 2016

paid $1500 for it. 82k miles, and not much rust at all. inside condition was real nice as well.

d250 · Feb 24, 2016

How much $$$$?

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olgold · Feb 24, 2016

d250 said:
how much $$$$?

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$1500

d250 · Feb 24, 2016

Not bad does the a/c and heat work

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d250 · Feb 24, 2016

I paid $1000 for mine

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crazzywolfie · Feb 24, 2016

both of you look like you have got pretty lucky. i would pay that any day of the week for a solid truck. i have had to deal with more rust and rust related issues on my vehicles than i would like to admit.

d250 · Feb 24, 2016

My truck is a one owner 60,000 miles no rust clean frame and I'm up north in Connecticut.

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d250 · Feb 24, 2016

Mine also has Dee zee steps on the side sliding rear window a/c

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crazzywolfie · Feb 24, 2016

my 93 cost me $1000 and had quite a bit of rust and issues that slowly popped up as i drove it. it also had working a/c and Dee Zee running board. i have had it for 4 years and might be lucky if i get another year out of it with how bad some of the rust is. this is what it looked like when i got it 4 years ago

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