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  1. JimmyO

    AC shuts off when idling in traffic

    My 17 Ram had the same issue. No bad relay or fuses, but warmer air at idle. After my water pump seal started leaking, I changed the water pump, thermostat, fan and fan clutch, and the belt… Ac has been fine ever since. I’m convinced, changing the fan clutch was my solution for the Ac issue.
  2. JimmyO

    Dealer recommends engine replacement for @63k miles

    Back in mid 2021, the dealership diagnosis of the ticking noise in my ‘17, determined my then 44K engine had “piston slap” they replaced the engine on their dime.
  3. JimmyO

    Audio/ speaker upgrades

    Hello. I came across your post while looking for speaker info. I'm considering buying the Pioneer TS-g690's for my front and rear doors, but had a couple questions... Now that you've had some run-time with them, how do you like them? And, did you need to buy any adapters for the wiring, or were...
  4. JimmyO

    8HP70/75 Trans Fluid Never Changed? What's your miles?

    Today, I turned 77,777 miles, on my 2017 Laramie 1500.
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    Flowmaster flow fx vs magnaflow

    I installed the flowmaster 717900 about 2 years ago on my ‘17 Laramie. I rarely use the cut-out anymore, but in the closed position, it sounds great! Easy install in the driveway.
  6. JimmyO

    Engine tick question

    I had this. My dealer called it piston slap. Because I was still within my warranty, I got a new engine.
  7. JimmyO

    12V battery pack booster

    I have had this over a year now. Works well and holds its charge quite a while. Imazing Portable Car Jump Starter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L5HPVJZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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    Found a use for the tailgate "cup holder"

    I used Liquid Nails instead of the wife’s hot glue gun. But the magnets do come in handy, keeps my hardware and wood screws in place when building wooden targets to shoot at
  9. JimmyO

    Where the Florida peeps at?

    Orange Park-Foxridge, Clay County.
  10. JimmyO

    Cooper tires

    On my second set of AT3s. Cooper makes a great tire.
  11. JimmyO

    New to forum and rams

    Welcome! I have recommended all Ram owners I know to this forum, and expressed to them how invaluable the information is to new Ram owners. Specifically speaking, to anyone that’s considering any type of upgrades or repairs, whether aftermarket or MOPAR parts, this forum is the best place to...
  12. JimmyO

    50k miles - what’s worth it to do?

    Echoing the check of all suspension components, I’ll also recommend a wheel alignment. I have a 17 that just hit 50K recently and took her in for new tires and once it was on the rack, the toe alignment was clearly off. Had no pull or wobble, but it needed adjustment.
  13. JimmyO

    Uconnect in my 17 Ram

    Hi there! Need to update my profile… I moved out of El Cajon in September 2021… now live in Orange Park Florida.
  14. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    New engine is performing perfectly. I made the trek across the US, from San Diego CA to Jacksonville FL, towing my 30’ travel trailer, with zero issues. Put just over 3,000 “break-in” miles on the new motor and rewarded her with an oil and filter change afterwards. The folks at Pedder Ram...
  15. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    In my case, the tick was solved by the dealership, ordering and installing a brand new motor. Once diagnosed, there was a condition they called ‘piston slap’ and since I’m still under warranty… they replaced my motor on their dime. Once my 3 year, 100,000 new parts warranty expires, I will fix...
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    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

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  17. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    Picked up the pickup yesterday evening. Running smoothly and it would seem as if they did an excellent job. As an added ‘bonus’, I have a new radiator too. My radiator was poked while removing the engine… so, they tossed in a new one. slow and steady for a few days, few hundred miles… then I’ll...
  18. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    New engine has arrived, appointment is set for Monday 9 August to drop off the truck. I’m told to expect to have my truck back by Friday. I’ll be sure to keep providing updates after the repair work is completed, if anything of concern comes up that others should know.
  19. JimmyO

    Uconnect in my 17 Ram

    Got an email from Uconnect which says: “The capacity and coverage of the Sprint 3G CDMA Network is expected to change between now and the time that the Sprint 3G CDMA Network is fully decommissioned. Once decommissioned, the features of the Uconnect Access Advantage Package will no longer...
  20. JimmyO

    Whining/howling noise while vehicle is in motion

    When I had a noise that sounds like you’re describing, it was the wheel bearing.
  21. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    I 100% agree… and once the warranty is up, that will be the solution. Until then, they’ll fix this as many times as they like.
  22. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    Thanks Hanna! I’m now awaiting delivery of a new engine. The dealership diagnosis of the ticking noise determined my 44K engine has “piston slap” and there’s a replacement engine on its way. If I have any problems I’ll be sure to reach out.
  23. JimmyO

    Broken manifold bolts replaced...again.

    This week, I was gifted the opportunity to have both banks of exhaust manifold bolts replaced for the 2nd time. Sitting just under 45K miles and FCA still hasn't decided that there are quality parts available they could use to stop footing the bill, for replacing the bolts over and over. The...
  24. JimmyO

    Are all dealers overfilling engine oil?

    I was offered free oil changes with my Ram too when I purchased it. I turned it down and told the dealership they’d never see my truck in for an oil change. One of my previous vehicles had 3 years of free maintenance, but after only 2 trips in for scheduled oil changes, each taking over 2...
  25. JimmyO

    Would you buy this 2014 RAM?

    I purchased new, a 17 Laramie 1500 in late 2018, when the 19’s hit the lot. Brand new, Southern California... and the driveshaft was rusty on the lot. Yes, this is common.

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