jws123
Senior Member
So i just bought this 2011 dodge ram 1500 big horn 5.7 with 188k on it REALLY CHEAP... paid 5k for it truck is in decent shape. So the guy i got it from couldnt get it running noticed no fuel pump so found out the TIMP fuel relay is bad so i jumped it out truck now runs. What is the best way to fix this? any way to bypass it? i mean now i have it hooked to the rear cig lighter circuit but its annoying every time i have the key on it runs pump. I am getting conflicting answers if i find a truck that's the same package or a matching box with same numbers i should be able to plug it in without having it programed correct? I also thought about replacing the on board relay myself but figured if i messed up i would have nothing.
Also i noticed now that the thing runs the fuel pump makes some noise its louder then my other ram its loud overall but sometimes makes a high pitch squeal then goes away i assume its going bad?
Another issues it has the all to common exhaust manifold leaks both sides bolts broke gasket blew out does anyone know of a better aftermarket gasket? the one they sell in auto parts store looks like **** metal with gasket on top... what ever happened to a solid gasket its like its made to corrode/rot out.. i used the same one on my 09 and it blew out already...
Also i noticed now that the thing runs the fuel pump makes some noise its louder then my other ram its loud overall but sometimes makes a high pitch squeal then goes away i assume its going bad?
Another issues it has the all to common exhaust manifold leaks both sides bolts broke gasket blew out does anyone know of a better aftermarket gasket? the one they sell in auto parts store looks like **** metal with gasket on top... what ever happened to a solid gasket its like its made to corrode/rot out.. i used the same one on my 09 and it blew out already...