RandysRam
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- Joined
- Oct 18, 2023
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- Location
- Wyandotte Michigan
- Ram Year
- 2004
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I joined this forum to get some advice on an issue regarding a 2004 Ram Hemi 189K miles. The truck was my dad's, and the truck sat for a couple years after his passing. My sister has taken the vehicle over and just got the truck road worthy. It appears to have developed a decent oil leak at the timing chain cover.
I am looking for advice as to what will be needing to be replaced and what to inspect while I have the timing cover off. My dad picked it up at around 180K so I don't know much of the truck's maintenance history. I plan on getting a new timing cover and water pump gasket.
Is there any other parts I NEED to get and what should I inspect with the timing cover off?
I am unsure of the reliability of the timing components. Is there a way to inspect the timing chain and tensioner?
Thanks in advance
I am looking for advice as to what will be needing to be replaced and what to inspect while I have the timing cover off. My dad picked it up at around 180K so I don't know much of the truck's maintenance history. I plan on getting a new timing cover and water pump gasket.
Is there any other parts I NEED to get and what should I inspect with the timing cover off?
I am unsure of the reliability of the timing components. Is there a way to inspect the timing chain and tensioner?
Thanks in advance