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  1. J

    Dry grinding and/or knocking noise only when backing up

    I have 2010 1500 5.7l V-8 I that has a dry grinding and/or knocking noise coming from the front passenger wheel area. It is only there when backing up. I also noticed what looks like an oil leak (in pic, not to mention it’s on there with a zip tie!!). Brakes seem to be fine. Any ideas?
  2. R

    2017 Ram 1500 sunroof leak.

    I have a small leak on the driver side from the little vent right above the visor. It doesn't leak much and from what I can tell the drains going down the front left and right side are working just fine. There are small metal hooks on both sides that I believe connect the deflector to the...
  3. The_Archetype3

    Bleeding Power Steering

    2021 Ram 3500 DRW H/O Bighorn So I’ve only been treating the symptoms with my truck at this point. My truck is consistently bleeding power steering fluid. Covering the driver side lower control arm and any other components underneath where the master cylinder / hydroboost is located at. I’m...
  4. F

    2018 1500 Rear Door Roof Leak

    Bought the truck (18) months ago and had water stains on the roof (can see old marks in photos). Didn't think much of it, was told it was taken care of and i had no issues. Fast forward to this past weekend, you can see the leak is back. Right above the drivers side rear door. I'll be honest...
  5. R

    Leaking wheel/axle seal replacement

    Not sure if this is a wheel or axle seal but it’s been leaking and need to replace it. Was wondering if I could get some help/instructions? There’s not a lot on replacing such a thing and the people I’ve asked have told me you need a special tool and all this. I do all my own work on my pickup...
  6. Big Blue Earl

    Leaking sunroof

    Hi all, I've had two recent issues with roof leaks, apparently coming from the sunroof on my 2019 2500 Hemi. It started a few months ago. First couple of times, it leaked front driver's side and came out the grab handle and through the heat vent, all down inside the left side and onto the...
  7. J

    2018 - SPORT SUNROOF LEAK

    My sun roof seems to be leaking in the front corners both passenger and drivers side, After a heavy rain i came out to find my drivers seat wet along with the headliner up by the blue tooth mic and sun visor. Using a flashlight I can see the water dripping in the front corners of the sunroof. I...
  8. S

    Need Help with an Oil Leak on a 2018 Ram 3.6L!

    So, Santa this year gifted me an oil leak, Yeah!!! I have a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 (gas), with a 3.6L v6. I have currently 118,000 miles and my last oil change was about 7500 miles ago. To my knowledge this is the first time I have discovered a leak on my truck. After I noticed the leak, I...
  9. H

    The headliner has a leak Help

    Hi, so I just was cleaning the windows on my truck when I randomly noticed that the headliner has some stains of water leaking on it. I have never seen it before and I frequently detail my truck I try to keep it in good shape so I know every part of it pretty well. I hope it's an easy fix and...
  10. S

    Need some advice / help. JBA headers

    Currently installing JBA ceramic shortys on my 2014 5.7 4x4. Passenger side is done dust need to re torque after a few heat cycles. Drivers side I’m having issues. 1. Best tool or way to tighten the 2 most bottom rear next to the starter header bolts. Using ARP 10 mill heads. I’ve used a...
  11. O

    2017 Tradesman Crew Cab water sloshing in rear

    I haven't seen this particular question asked. As the title suggests, I have a sloshing water sound somewhere from the rear of the cab. The rear of the cab is dry. About 2 years ago due to water intrusion, I replace the vents, light on the rear of the cab, the seal, and silicon sealed the light...
  12. M

    Gas mileage + leak

    Hey guys! I’m noticing a drastic decrease in my fuel mileage…. This truck has an check engine light, and reads as EVAP-system. My gas is not visibly leaking… no leaking of oil on any exterior… the only possible Issue I see is provided in this picture, pointed out! I hope someone knows about this...
  13. M

    DODGE DAKOTA quad cab 2002 engine leak

    Hey guys! I’m noticing a drastic decrease in my fuel mileage…. This truck has an check engine light, and reads as EVAP-system. My gas is not visibly leaking… no leaking of oil on any exterior… the only possible Issue I see is provided in this picture, pointed out! I hope someone knows about this...
  14. R

    Leak Advice - 2006 3500 Diesel

    I noticed this leak between my transmission and drive shaft, and based on the spray around the drive shaft it looks like it's been going for some time. You can see exactly where it's dripping right in the middle of that picture. I'm guessing this is transmission fluid, but let me know if I'm...
  15. A

    2003 Ram 1500 transmission fluid leak?

    Hello all, I just recently purchased my first truck, a 2003 Ram 1500 2wd. I noticed this morning that there was a stain underneath the truck and that the seal where the transmission attaches to the driveshaft was wet with fluid. I'm pretty sure it's transmission fluid, and if it is, how serious...
  16. B

    New truck, leaks & rattles, sprayed in the face with water driving down highway...

    TLDR/Summary: Purchased dream truck, RAM 3500 Limited, H.O. Mega Cab, slapped a ceramic coat on it, and had a beautiful piece of eye candy for a few hundred miles, then came rattles, squeaks, and ultimately a leak that sprayed me in the face while driving down the highway. This same leak caused...
  17. D

    Will Differential Oil Wreck the Driveshaft Bearing if it gets on it?

    I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Crew Cab. My pinion seal is leaking so I plan to take apart the diff, replace the oil, pinion seal, spacers, etc. My question is if any oil gets on the driveshaft bearing since that's the area it's leaking from, will I have to get a new bearing? Or will cleaning...
  18. J

    Looking for Answers with what’s leaking

    Hey all, I’m not to knowledgeable with automotive ins and outs. I opened my hood recently and found what appeared to be dried up mud around the air filter box and a few other places nearby, I chalked it up to driving through mud. Today I checked under the hood again and noticed a wet orange...
  19. Fc3s25

    Leaking fluid can anyone help??

    Just started happening smells like coolant.. really don't know.. just a point in a right direction.. thank you in advance
  20. Tentoesp

    Leak and noise from L front diff

    I have been hearing a noise coming from the driver's side wheel only when making right hand turns. The noise is repetitive with each rotation of the wheel. Today after work I looked and saw there was traces of diff fluid on top of the knuckle, where the u joint and axel meet. (May be...
  21. Curt Gobbell

    How to Determine if You Have 'Lifter Chatter' or 'Exhaust Leak'

    Problem Statement · You have engine chatter at startup and you need to determine if the chatter is either ‘Lifter Noise’ or an “Exhaust Manifold Leak’; · Both noises sound very similar and both will quieten down after the engine warms up, which makes it difficult to diagnose which issue you...
  22. RamPart3.9

    Taking on Water...

    Having owned my 2015 Ram 1500 for 5+ years now with no issues I started noticing my windows being fogged up in the mornings and a slight musty smell. This was getting progressively worse when one day I raised my rear seat and discovered my storage compartments were 1/4 full of standing water. My...
  23. Z

    Leaking fluid

    Hello, I am new to the forum. I changed the battery in my truck tonight and noticed an odd amount of some type of fluid all over the engine. I was curious if there’s any common issues with fluid leaks that would fling all over the engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated
  24. L

    Liquid and powder substance under passenger side

    This morning I went out to my truck (2018 Ram 2500 with 6.7 Cummins) and noticed two spots of fluid on the ground under the passengers side. after further inspection the left spot is a clear liquid, slightly oily. I’m thinking brake fluid. Definitely not ac the truck hadn’t been ran in about 8...
  25. J

    Water leak

    I hope I uploaded pic correctly. Just bought '15 1500 laramie few weeks ago. Heavy rains today and I noticed water coming out of the top screw access to the holy **** bar on passenger side front. Anyone else to into this?
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