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  1. PaulSwany

    ABS / Stability Control problem. 2010 Ram 1500

    I've read countless threads on here relating to ABS problems with the RAM 1500 truck. I don't wanna just throw parts at it, so I'm trying to find what to check. My symptoms: Stability Control light comes on intermittently with the front brakes locking up randomly. What I've done so far: I...
  2. PaulSwany

    2010 Dodge 5.7 Hemi rebuild

    Just finished rebuilding my 5.7 Hemi. Thought I'd post some pictures of the process.
  3. PaulSwany

    2010 Ram 1500 TIPM

    My 2010 Ram 1500 was in a front end collision before I got the truck. Seems that the TIPM enclosure on the drivers side isn't quite right. The panel doesn't click into the box and there's an external plug that seems like it needs a home. I wondered if I can get some good pictures of a stock...
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    starter problems

    Just finished rebuilding my 5.7 hemi in my 2010 1500 truck. Got it all ready to start and I get a click and the starter gear engages, but nothing else. The battery tests good under load and the starter seemed to work find on a bench test. Tried a new starter and same problem. I pulled the...
  5. PaulSwany

    VVT Cam Gear

    Is there anything special I should do with the VVT cam gear before assembly? Do I need to strip it down or just give it a good clean and spray it off with brake clean?
  6. PaulSwany

    Valve spring installed height

    Does anyone know what the installed height for the valve spring on a 2010 5.7 hemi?
  7. PaulSwany

    Changing a connecting rod

    I've gotta change the connecting rod on #8. It's press on, so I'm thinking I can just heat the rod a little and make a fixture for my press. Then, install the new rod after leaving the wrist pin in the freezer overnight. Probably need to heat the new rod too. Any tricks to this process?
  8. PaulSwany

    Weld repair on crankshafts.

    The 5.7 hemi I'm rebuilding had a spun rod bearing. The number 8 rod bit into the crankshaft about 50 thousands. I took it to a machine shop and they weld repaired it and reground it. It looks really good, but there is some very small pitting where the weld is. I'm struggling to decide if I...
  9. PaulSwany

    Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator

    Is there a trick to getting this things out? Two came out, but the other two were really stuck and the top of the solenoid came off.

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