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Performance 4.7 suggestions
As the owner of a 2008 with the 4.7 HO and 6 speed manual, it is indeed a blast to drive!- rph74
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- Forum: General Discussions
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How hard is it to replace a water pump?
Many thanks to Deviate for the vise grip trick! I tried using the pulley holder from Oreillys with 4 bolts put in the pulley, tried jamming a screwdriver through the bolt holes to no avail. The vise grip trick was perfect!- rph74
- Post #25
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
Yes mine has ticked since I bought the truck in 2012. From calling the dealership service dept. and many posting on here, the ticking is a normal thing.- rph74
- Post #39
- Forum: General Discussions
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
It really is a lot of fun to drive the 6-speed manual. The big Ram is super comfortable, yet fun to row through those gears. Not much else like it out there!- rph74
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussions
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Mileage on your 3rd Gen.?
370k wow! Where are you driving to put all those miles so quickly? I'm a fellow Springfield guy btw.- rph74
- Post #132
- Forum: General Discussions
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
Clutch was replaced at 178,000 miles. The majority of those miles were highway miles.- rph74
- Post #35
- Forum: General Discussions
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Oil filter mount/thread replacement
Hmm, I was not aware that it could be repaired. Perhaps this had been done before, explaining the difficulty I always had when installing a new oil filter. I'm happy having a brand new mount that threads easily now. For $8 it was money well spent I'd say.- rph74
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Oil filter mount/thread replacement
For the first time in 20+ years of changing my own oil, I couldn't get the oil filter on. I discovered that the threads had been ruined. To be frank, I was s###ting bricks wondering what to do. Thankfully the threads are easily replaced. I used a 1 inch deep socket and a big breaker bar to get...- rph74
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Buying a ram 1500 08, need help!
The issues I have had in 3 years with my 2008 is the blend door not allowing heat to the floor ($530 repair), the rear right door lock stopped working due to wires breaking, Air Conditioning hose had a pin sized hole and needed replacement, and a seal somewhere in the driveline needed...- rph74
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussions
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
Agreed. I know they still sell the 6 speed in the 2500, seems as though it should be possible for Dodge to equip the 1500 as well. It really is a shame. I suppose if I want to get a newer 6 speed a I need a heavy duty whether I need it or not.- rph74
- Post #23
- Forum: General Discussions
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
Yes, the 6 speed is the reason I bought the truck. Very fun truck to drive! Chris- rph74
- Post #14
- Forum: General Discussions
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
More pics of the rig. The relatively rare 6-speed, at least for quad cab, 4wd anyway.- rph74
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussions
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Just hit 200,000 miles!!
Just hit a major milestone with 200k! The truck is still solid and runs smooth. The 4.7 V8 with 6 speed manual is a winner!- rph74
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