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  1. Robeffy

    Strange sounding "Crack" after I shut off the engine

    So, I have a CTD, and in the last few weeks I hear a "crack" after I shut off the engine. I am walking away from the truck, might be 10 ft away, 20 ft away? My fuel mileage is down too? Filled it up yesterday, and it says only 750 km, usually over 850 km? All I can think of is brakes could be...
  2. Robeffy

    95 Dodge Engine Engine Barely runs, no power

    Hey all, I took my truck in to get the trans serviced, it shifted badly between 2nd and 3rd. While the shop was testing the trans, they said it suddenly showed Check Engine, and started to run bad, so bad it was shuddering and they couldn't drive any further. I had it towed home, and it...
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    Transmission upgrade

    Hi, my 95 Ram 1500 4wd 318 ( 5.2l ) has the automatic transmission, and it's not shifting properly from 2nd to 3rd. Its basically a 727 with the OverDrive added on, giving me 3 speeds and OD, but, when towing only 3 speeds. I wonder if there is an upgrade path, to replace that trans with one...
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    Old diesel vs new gas?

    Hi All, I am watching the BringaTrailer auctions for diesels, and have to wonder? 93 Ram Cummins, and a 02 Quad Cab Cummins, both being auctioned. These trucks are likely going to cost a bomb to buy, in the $30k range. The 02 Ram is now bid to $25k, with 4 days to go. Why not just buy a...
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    Considering rebuilding a pre def Ram, ie 1996 to 2002.

    Hi, I am looking for a project, and looking for advice on model years to consider rebuilding. I am narrowing in on a 2nd Gen Cummins 2500, automatic, 4 wd, opening rear doors, 6 1/2 or 8 ft box. This DEF nonsense is to be avoided. Computers are over rated, the minimum computer stuff is the...
  6. Robeffy

    Service DEF

    Hi, My CTD was parked all winter long, outside, Northern Canada. Temps got to -40C, which is basically also -40F. On start up, I had a Service DEF system message, which went away.. Next time I started, same message.. The message is stored in the system. The truck has no problem driving at...
  7. Robeffy

    Tire Pressures make no sense to me

    Hi All, I have a 2500 Outdoorsman with the CTD, and the tire pressures on the door frame don't make sense to me. Front tire pressure is supposed to be 60 psi. The rear tires are supposed to be much higher, 80 psi. I can understand lower pressure on the rear, as there is less weight there...
  8. Robeffy

    Are the Current Hemi motors still eating Cams and Lifters?

    Hi, I have been following this issue for awhile, and ran across a thread that suggested the engine problem was solved some years ago. Is this true? The problem I refer to is the lifter / cam shaft / lack of oil and the early failure of the lifters and cams? Some people call this the Hemi...
  9. Robeffy

    To adjust or leave working alone?

    Hi, My 1995 1500 Ram 318 automatic was bought a few years ago, with 145000 km, about 90,000 miles. The first owner's son overheated the tranny, and then it started to shift bad, a slipping shift, from 2nd to 3rd gear. Mileage is about 190,000 km now, around 120,000 miles. I bought it, and...
  10. Robeffy

    Is upgrading stock coils worth the cost?

    Hi, I have a 95 Dodge Ram 1500, stock engine, and know that in the past I put better coils on my older cars. The reviews on the Accel and MSD ignition coil packs all say much the same thing, engine starts better, may have more power, etc etc, and about 20% of the reviews say these packs failed...
  11. Robeffy

    Fix Front 4WD Ujoints or not?

    Hi, I took my 1995 Ram 1500 in for service on a rusted brake line, and was shown play in the front u joints. It's minimal, but there. I can see and feel the play at the U joint. The "cross" piece in the U joint has some play in it. I rarely use 4WD, but will use it for sure this winter, some...
  12. Robeffy

    New on Forum, with a 1995 Ram 5.2 and a Lil Red Express

    Hi All, I have a 95 Ram 1500 4x4, rust free ( go figure ), original paint, 318 with automatic. I bought it off a farmer type old timer who oil sprayed it every year and hardly drove it. His son decided to overload it and messed up the tranny a bit, overheated it. It has about 100,000 miles on...

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