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  1. J

    piston damaged

    chunk broke off from between two compression rings. still good to use?
  2. J

    pistons & caps mismatched

    got my pistons & caps mismatched. now replacing my connecting rod bearings, but my crankshaft locks up with just one installed. what do i do? undersized bearings don't work, i figured it would work out as the standard size did not. dodge 2001 ram 5.9L
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    low compression, what to do?

    a cylinder wall has a scratch on it, it was deep enough to catch my fingernail. after i honed the cylinder, the scratch is still visible but now it feels smooth. is it okay?
  4. J

    low compression, what to do?

    still binding after I replaced all bearings with standard size, & made sure all was clean. should i try undersize bearings?
  5. J

    low compression, what to do?

    still binding after I replaced all bearings with standard size, & made sure all was clean. should i try undersize bearings? https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2001,ram+1500+pickup,5.9l+v8,1366590,engine,connecting+rod+bearing,5212
  6. J

    Warranty issues you'd think

    makes no sense, rotting from inside out? how is that possible?
  7. J

    low compression, what to do?

    i used a clean cloth soaked in gasoline to clean & wipe all mating surfaces.
  8. J

    low compression, what to do?

    would the head gaskets still be good even after the heads were fastened down but not torqued to spec?
  9. J

    low compression, what to do?

    thanks i did not know about that
  10. J

    low compression, what to do?

    thanks
  11. J

    low compression, what to do?

    thanks. i never pulled the engine. using the same pistons. think i got wrong sized bearings
  12. J

    low compression, what to do?

    torqued all Connecting Rod Cap—Bolts to 30 ft-lbs, and now its impossible to hand-crank with a wrench. cranks over easy when all Connecting Rod Cap—Bolts are loosened to finger-tight.
  13. J

    2001 Dodge 1500 Parting Out

    yes please Part it Out. the junkyards around here don't bother, they just recycle them. i asked about the 1500, they said "we just smash them up"
  14. J

    low compression, what to do?

    lapped all valves, & installed new springs. poured some gasoline into each intake & exhaust port to test leaks, if it leaked away fast, i lapped that valve again. exhaust bolts broke off, had to drill them out & cut threads. pistons now all installed, used assembly lube on bearings, as the...
  15. J

    Bearing noise in rear differential

    can u check the fluid level? maybe its just low. any leaks?
  16. J

    need valve spring keeper

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2001,ram+1500+van,5.9l+v8,1372014,engine,valve+spring+retainer+keeper,5780
  17. J

    leak from power steering gear.

    well i am finished with replacing the seals, but i had to buy a new bearing: https://www.bdiexpress.com/us/en/Categories/Bearings/Roller-Bearings/Needle-Non-Thrust-Roller-Bearings/SCH-SLH12501/p/1178136 pitman arm had to get pressed off, that was hard. now i have to figure out the best way to...
  18. J

    water pump seized, had to force it to turn with hammer & chisel

    is it still good for use?
  19. J

    need valve spring keeper

    for my 2001 1500 thanks
  20. J

    Rear differential service, chunks of metal found

    opened up the front diff today, it had a much more detailed tag, starts off w/ 3.92 space bunch of other info. from the manual: The 216 axle have the assembly part number and gear ratio listed on a tag. The tag is attached to the housing cover by one of the cover bolts. Build date...
  21. J

    Rear end and transfer case failure? 2000 1500 5.9 4x4

    need to change the fluid for my transfer case, & inspect it. what should i look for? the previous owner was rough, we rode together once, he was playing with the transfer case selector lever while our road speed was way too fast, like over 40 mph, it was grinding.o_Oo_O anywaythis is my very...
  22. J

    Rear end and transfer case failure? 2000 1500 5.9 4x4

    how did this turn out 4 u?
  23. J

    Pricing is out of control

    GM reported two billion income for the 2nd Qtr. that is profit, not sales. consumers keep forking it over.
  24. J

    Rear differential service, chunks of metal found

    yes i did it myself, but i did not replace the bearings, just opened up the diff case & took apart the gears, & put it back together. maybe i'll do it after i finish the engine rebuild. How much did it cost u? also replaced the outer axle bearings & seals.
  25. J

    Rear differential service, chunks of metal found

    yes there is a metal tag stamped " 3.9" what does that mean?

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