Ha ha. I know that feeling. I'll be doing a deep dive on the truck this weekend and making a list of parts that I will replace. I'll try to take some pictures. This vehicle's mission will be to transport, launch and haul out my boats around Cape Cod. It will be in the salt water for sure...
Hello everyone. My 1500 is an '05 regular cab with the 5.7 and 192,000 miles. My goal is to make it as reliable as I can by identifying common wear items that might be worn out or borderline. I've replaced a few things already and I have a list of to-do items based on my observations. I'm...
Just another diagnostic tip. You could remove the belt, or loosen it enough that you can turn all the accessories by hand. Get a feel for them when they are warmed up. The next morning, open the hood before you start it and give everything a turn and see if anything feels different.
Hello. I'm a bit confused about what I read and watch concerning brake bleeding. Do I need a OBD code reader with ABS bleeding function to properly bleed the brake system in a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?
Thank you for the reply. The biggest is a Parker 21 SC. It has a two axle Karavan trailer. Boat and trailer will be around 4500#. I'm picking it up from them on January 1. I would like to change out the pan and fluid, but does this tranny model have the slipping problem that can occur when...
Hello everyone. I just bought a 2005 1500 5.7 from my Son's +1. She inherited it and they needed to get rid of it. I've been looking for an older truck to tow my boats, so I thoughts I'd throw them a few more bucks than they would have got from Craigslist and give it a try. If it doesn't...
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