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  1. GingerBeardMan

    Inherited 1998 Ram 2500 with 160k miles. Would like guidance.

    As the thread title suggests, I recently inherited a 1998 Ram 2500 with only 160k miles. It was kept garaged and driven mostly in the mountains, very well taken care of by a career trucker, and is in beautiful shape. I just drove it from Colorado to Florida in 2 days without any significant...
    • GingerBeardMan
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    • Forum: Introduction
  2. expressreg

    Need Help Removing Radiator Drain Plug

    I have 2017 ram 5.7 rcsb and the drain plug is just spinning in place i tried pulling it out and nothing pls help
  3. M

    Truck Overheating and No Cabin Heat

    Been fighting my cooling system for a while now and I’m stumped. 2012 1500, 4.7L V8. 140k miles Major Symptoms: -engine overheats after driving it for more than 5-10 minutes -cabin heat blows cold air -upper radiator hose is extremely hot, lower hose is room temp, both heater hoses are hot at...
  4. J

    intermittent heat issue

    i have a 2011 ram 3500, studded and new head gasket. truck runs perfect except every so often it starts to run hot. new thermostat ( 3rd one i have put in, never checked them just replaced them hoping for the best ) new water pump, new engine fan and radiator cap. i can drive the truck for...
  5. D

    Coolant temp ranges

    2018 1500 5.7 90k mi... I recently installed a 183 t-stat after a radiator flush. Just curious on what temps range everyone runs at.... non stock t-stat responses only please. I'm hitting 220 anytime I'm on the gas for more then 10 seconds even just maintaining speed And 194-196 at a stop...
  6. gwuhesos

    UPDATE: Help! My High-Mile RAM May Need A Transmission…

    Hey guys! Okay guys, I’m afraid the dreaded day is approaching soon and I need some advice. Just for some background, my ‘17 Crew Cab 1500 had some collapsed lifters in the original engine at ~315,000 miles, and I had a brand new long block installed by Dodge, along with servicing a few things...
    • gwuhesos
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    • 4th gen dealership high mile ram 5.7 radiator ram 8 speed issues suspension transmission vibration water pump zf 8 speed
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Engine & Performance
  7. SitKneelBend

    3.6L Radiator Fan Problem?

    The other day when parking in my garage I noticed my coolant temps getting up to 230 before going back down to about 219. It wasn't a very hot day, maybe mid 70s and about a mile of mild driving before reaching my house in the neighborhood. I plan on changing the coolant soon but before I do...
  8. I

    Transmission fluid in radiator

    Got underneath to change oil in my 2015 1500 and noticed reddish liquid dripping from radiator hose Called a buddy up with more knowledge than I and he said it could possibly be transmission fluid leaking into my radiator (I haven't found the leak yet) what could cuase this
  9. C

    Please help identify problem with radiator fan

    Hi All! I'm trying to help my dad find out what is going on with his '16 1500 ecodiesel. The check engine light came on while driving, and it was taken to autozone to run the code. They informed him that his radiator fan was gone, so he took it to the local mechanic. Our mechanic told him that...
  10. Livenkor

    1998 V3.9 Problem whith bleeding coolant system

    Hello every one. I'll try to explain my problem. Sorry, english is not my language. I use translate. So, my truck has problem. I have overheating (temperature sensor sais 240F) but my radiator is cold. I work in shop. Interesting but only my truck has that problem. I fixed more 150 cars and...
    • Livenkor
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    • 1998 3.9 v6 bleeding coolant overheat radiator radiator cap thermostat
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Engine & Performance
  11. J

    Cooling fan rapid fast cycling

    Fan comes on but does not have enough time to do any cooling. Off 8sec, on 4 sec, off 8sec, on 4 sec ………. Continues all during idiling. Not during driving. Not during coasting. We also discovered today if the AC IG off and the interior heat is turned on too high it continues fast cycling. The...
  12. 2

    Overheating issue

    I have a 2010 Dodge Ram sport hemi. It’s been overheating and the 105* weather doesn’t help either. I have replace the thermostat with a 180, put a V6 e fan mod on it and burped the cooling system. When idling it sits at 185 and when I give it gas it will climb until I make it idle again and...
  13. Ron Boggio

    Convert Fan Clutch to Electric Fan

    Good Evening All I was reading about two weeks ago in a post about a Electric FAN Conversion from a Fan Clutch. One of the people replying named a company that had a kit (I think). I have been crawling the forums trying to find that thread with no joy. Would anybody happen to know of a...
    • Ron Boggio
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    • cooling fan conversion electric electric fan electric fan kit fan clutch radiator radiator fan conversion
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Engine & Performance
  14. LoneWolf3574

    Radiator Recommendation

    I'm looking for a radiator recommendation. I just had my 4th radiator in as many years spring a leak, to say I'm frustrated is an understatement. Usually, it's the tank that springs a leak, this time it is the core leaking. I can't recall what two of the brands were, but the first was the OE...
  15. Mister Luck

    Engine Cooling System Efficiency 5.7 Hemi

    Re examination of the engine cooling system of the 5.7 Hemi I’m in the process of replacing the stock radiator. I’m examining the coolant flow and thermostat location on top of the water pump. Radiator thermostats are not the most technologically advanced devices and routinely overlooked in...
    • Mister Luck
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    • aluminum radiator cavitation coolant overheating radiator radiator cap restictors thermostat water pump water pump bearings
    • Replies: 137
    • Forum: General Discussions
  16. Orange whip

    radiator drain plug (S) 4.7 2005 ram do these trucks have 2 drain plugs, I know of the one on driver side

    I have a 4.7 2005 ram 1500 - I know of one radiator drain on driver side low , is there another one on passenger side below the overflow?
  17. cmm47172

    Purge Air

    Can anyone tell me the best way to purge air from the cooling system on a 2008 Ram 1500 with a 3.7L V6 engine?
  18. marksuman1

    Help Needed. P0480 Error...No Relays?

    New here and needing help with my 2017 1500 Big Horn 3.6L. Engine is overheating and I'm getting a P0480 error saying the Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit is failing. Went to check fuses/relays but they're missing from the fuse box. Never had any issues before so I'm not sure if it came that...
  19. 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...
  20. Lifted92

    Cooling System Refuses to bleed

    I have a 2007 Dodge ram 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi. A couple weeks ago I replaced the water pump due to the bearing going out, I also replaced the Thermostat while I was there. Filled the radiator and puke tank and let the pickup get up to temp with the radiator cap off. Thermostat opened around...
  21. LoneWolf3574

    Radiator Tank Keeps Cracking

    About 2 years ago I replaced my radiator due to a small crack that had formed at the upper hose connection. At that time I noticed that the bolthole near the centerline of the upper core support didn't line up and the lower foot was about 1/4" (give or take) to the right of where the old...
  22. Kamren

    Radiator Fan

    So I recently purchased a 2014 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Laramie and I noticed the radiator fan is pretty loud when I get on the gas. At lower RPMs it's not so bad, but if I get on the throttle, the fan gets kind of over bearing. I don't even hear the engine, just the fan going. Once the truck shifts...
  23. R

    Coolant tempature gauge rises above 210 while driving then goes back to normal reading

    I have 98 Ram 1500 5.2 V8 I just replaced water pump.....Before replacing water pump the coolant gauge would rise a bit then lower itself. Now it still does it. I have really good heat..systems seems to be building good pressure. Truck does not over heat. I tried burping the system and still no...
  24. V

    2015 6.4 HEMI radiator leak / coolant smell

    I’ve owned my 2015 Ram 6.4 HEMI for 2 years. It’s just about to turn 130k mi. It’s always had slight “anti-freeze smell” when I would park after some hard driving. I have crawled around and looked all over for any signs of a leak. I never noticed a drop in coolant level, so I just let it...
  25. B

    Radiator Replacement: OEM vs Performance

    Hey all, First time post, not first time RAM owner Recently got my oil changed and the shop found a leak in my radiator. I refuse to pay the $780 they want to charge for replacement. Went to Oreilly's website and found a decent price on a replacement Radiator. Wondering if upgrading to a...

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