I did it!

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LilRamMan

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Well, success. I did it. Certainly not bragging because I know that this is a piece of cake to most of you guys but today I replaced the water pump, bypass hose, inlet tube, air filter, hub ball bearing seal, brake pads and rotors, oil filter, and changed the oil.
This is the first of ANY mechanical work I have ever done on my own (yes I'm 16 and ashamed lol) so I feel like I did alright.
 

malsup83

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Congrats, we all start somewhere. Better off early.
 

talon6

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cool man. work and learn. glad to hear that you arent just sending it to a shop. save yourself some money.
 

Bigtman07

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Way To Go!!! Bet you feel accomplished. That is a hell of a list.

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LB3711

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Nice. That's alot of shop labor saved.


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Okiespaniel

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Wow! Congrats young man!
Pick up your merit badges and...ouch! I was gonna say don't ***** yourself with the pins. :) :birgits_tiredcoffee
 

02hairlessram

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Hell that is a lot to do man. Should be proud!

David
 
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LilRamMan

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Thanks guys! I will admit I grabbed a neighbor to help pull out the old bypass hose but thats it!
 

Hotroder383

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Never be ashamed to ask for help. I learned the hard way when I was young and "knew everything" I have been workin on cars for over 20 years and just went back to school to get a cert and my ASE cert and man I am still learning lots of stuff. Even on simple things like a brake job.
So never think twice about asking for some help or advice!!
 

Mopar1973Man

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1996 Dodge 1500 (V8-5.9L) & 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (5.9L Cummins)
Right on! I started out the very same way. All I can say is when you goof or screw up let it be a learning experience. If you want to avoid screw ups get help by asking questions on the forums. I'm sure someone here has done the job you might be wanting to do next. Just got to ask.

There is no such thing as a stupid question. I believe in answering all question to the best of my ability. Be aiding Dodge Owners now for 6 years!
 
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