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  1. B

    Worth replacing timing belt while changing water pump?

    My truck has 170k miles and my water pump is leaking. I've read a lot of conflicting advice about changing the timing chain. Some people say change it while your there and other people say not to touch it because timing chains are good for the lifetime of the engine. I was wondering what y'all...
  2. Slow_04ram

    Has anyone swapped to an electric water pump

    Hello I have a 2004 5.7 building it for boost but want all the right accessories to gain a little more at the moment before my build. I have been searching for an electric water pump but cannot really find anything that bolts on without to much fabrication any suggestions
  3. H

    Correct Coolant for 2014 Ram 1500 SLT Hemi. 5.7

    Hi everyone, I am trying to know the correct Coolant for my truck, and reading online is just confusing to find the exact recommended coolant for it. I am replacing the water pump this weekend so I need to know asap if possible. Thank you!
  4. 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...
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  5. H

    Water Pump replacement

    I will be replacing my water pump soon as it is leaking around it is light but I want to replace it either way. I would like tips on how to do the replacement as well as where do I buy the water pump from. I will be replacing the thermostat too along with the new coolant. It is my first time so...
  6. 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...
  7. LoneWolf3574

    Timing Cover Gasket Replaced, Here Are The Pics

    Okay, guys, I know I promised pictures of the oil cover gasket change and while I’m at its that I did. A quick review of the issue leading up to the work done can be found here – https://www.ramforum.com/threads/found-the-leak-gonna-fix-it-but-what-else.157650/ Parts List w/ Sources: RockAuto...
  8. K

    Advice on fan clutch/waterpump

    Hopefully posting in the right sub thread. Ive got an 07 1500 5.7 4x4 Water pump seal is leaking good. So fixing to replace waterpump and fan clutch I'm going with the Gates 43501 waterpump. From yalls experience should I apply rtv along with the provided gasket or does the gasket hold up...

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