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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    She runs!!! it sat about 2 weeks while i was tearing it down, waiting on parts, and reassembling. Drained the oil and had a good amount of coolant that had settled to the bottom of the pan. Not sure if this was from the actual gasket leak or just coolant that spilled onto the block when...
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    Thanks. I found a used, low mileage off Ebay for $90 shipped with 3 day shipping. I'll take that and run. On an update, I did get the headers and heads back on, push rods, rocker arms, and valve covers put on. I double, triple, and quadruple checked the push rod placement and making sure...
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    I'm just going to buy another one. Still plan on keeping this truck for a looong time so its just a piece of mind thing for myself.
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    The Remflex was the gasket I bought to be used when I had them installed, but they put the JBA gasket on. The Remflex will be put on for sure. They also left a bolt off, so I need to grab a new header bolt too. i did mess up and drop my throttle body while cleaning it. And, of course, it...
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    Haven't checked them yet. Was too busy cussing the big wiring harness that was always in the way when trying to get the drivers side head out. Gonna regroup and dive back in in the morning and check the lifters. Really not wanting to drop $800 on them so I'm praying to the HEMI Gods that they...
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    Got the passenger side pulled and, sure enough, split gasket on the corner. It wasn't a terrible job, honestly. Now just need to finish pulling the drivers side, and to get them cleaned up. Still waiting on the water pump to come in.
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    is there any bolts that will need locktite by chance? Haven't seen any used in any videos but just wanted to check.
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    Oh, I wasn't trying to save a buck by any means. I just didn't know if there was someone who made a better than OEM lifters/parts. But yes, will be going Mopar except for the gasket kit. Need to call the dealership to get the right part numbers for the water pump, lifters, and thermostat, but...
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to reach out and see what the part numbers for the lifters are tomorrow and get them ordered. Just grabbed the gasket kit and thermostat. Need to check on the water pump part number as well as I see a couple and prices all over the place. On a side...
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    I don't want it to be down too long, but do have a backup truck to use in the mean time. Should I go as many Mopar parts as possible? Again, I'm somewhat mechanically inclined and the head gasket process doesn't scare me, its the lifters/cam/timing set that I really have no idea about.
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    Head Gasket Replacement questions

    Been a while since I've been on here but have done some research on this process. I got home yesterday and saw a darker brown fluid dripping from underneath. Crawled under and I could see it bubbling and dripping from the passenger side head gasket, towards the rear lower corner. There was no...
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    How long to Bilsteins last?

    Thanks gentleman. Will probably just replace the 5100s with the same. All 4 corners. And grease the hell out of all my bushings... Have a squeak that I can't track down. Any other suspension places to check? Running Mevotech uppers.
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    How long to Bilsteins last?

    I'm at 106k on my 2017 and have the same 5100s on them since 1000 miles, all street/highway miles. I don't really notice anything odd with them, but the butt gets used to things over time so I'm not sure if its time to replace. How long do these typically last? Is there better out now? I saw...
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    Should I Upgrade?

    Hey guys/gals. Hopefully this hasn't been beat to death but was looking for a little info if possible. I currently own a 2017 Ram Sport with the 5.7 and I love it, minus the loud *** hemi. I've already had to deal with the broken exhaust manifold bolts and replaced them (3k outside of...
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    Adding front parking sensor/or camera

    Just a heads up, there is a really easy way to install a front cam and "integrate" it with the factory 8.4. There are two green wires that come from the rear camera that are the video signal (positive and negative). All you have to do is splice into them, add a 12v video switcher, throw in a...
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