Okay, guys, I know I promised pictures of the oil cover gasket change and while I’m at its that I did. A quick review of the issue leading up to the work done can be found here – https://www.ramforum.com/threads/found-the-leak-gonna-fix-it-but-what-else.157650/
Parts List w/ Sources:
RockAuto
So, without further delay, here are the photos. These first few are just some reference photos; you can ignore these if you like.
So it looks like the leaking coolant made it all the way to the back of the engine.
Parts List w/ Sources:
RockAuto
- Felpro, Water Pump Gasket, 35760, $2.95
- Felpro, Oil Pan Gasket, OS30750R, $39.79
- Felpro, Timing Cover Gasket, TCS46169, $31.99
- Mahle/Clevite, Connecting Rod Bearing, Standard Size, CB1808P, $6.15 ea, $49.20 total
- Melling, Timing Set, 3-704S, $70.79
- Melling, Oil Pump, M342-375S, $93.79
- Mopar, Ground Strap, Engine to Heat Shield, 56043078AD, $11.55
- ARP, Rod Bolt, ARP-2476301, $121.99
- ARP, Assembly Lubricant, ARP-100-9909, $7.99
- OEMTOOLS, Long Reach Harmonic Balancer/Pulley Installer, 27306, $43.69 (nobody had this to rent or sell locally and none of my family or friends had one I could borrow).
- Wix, Air Filter, 42725FR, $29.69
- Wix, Oil Filter, 51085XP, $7.59
- Zerex, 1 Gallon Yellow Concentrate Coolant/Antifreeze, G05, $19.99 ea, $39.98 total
- Walmart, 1 Gallon Distilled Water, $0.80 ea, $1.60 total
- Amsoil, 1 Gallon Synthetic Motor Oil, XL 5W-20, $28.35 (I already had 3qts on hand)
So, without further delay, here are the photos. These first few are just some reference photos; you can ignore these if you like.
So it looks like the leaking coolant made it all the way to the back of the engine.
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