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#117 of 198 Rebuilding my '97 Ram 1500 SS/T by dirty_steve Nov 26, 2006 (3:29 pm)
Hello...Dirty_Steve here, I am new to this forum today. I have a Black 97 Ram 1500 SS/T, 5.9 liter(360 cid for the older crowd ). I bought it in June of 2000. It was supposed to solve my backup vehicle situation but became my son's everyday driver for his last 2 years of high school. We've since added a Sony stereo receiver,CD player and 1500 watt amp with 2 Memphis 12.5" sub-woofers. My son showed it a few times and won a couple 2nds in local sound competitions. On one of his home visits from college he went for a "spin" and ended up putting it nose first into a ditch off an icy road. He was uninjured but the Ram suffered a broken windshield, smashed right front fender, smashed headlamp and grille, and the frame was bent. Now nearly 2 years later the frame has been straightened windshield replaced, steering box replaced, both front calipers, rotors and pads. New right front fender and inner fender well, new radiator core support, tie-rods and idler arm. We've added custom black-back tail lights, and black-back headlamps. This week it goes in the shop for new tires, an alignment and new brake lines to the rear. I'll drive it for awhile till I get another car. Then it goes back into winter storage. In the spring we'll do a thorough rust check-over, minor ding repairs, new paint and custom ghost flames and lots of clear coat. Then Back to the shows again.
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#119 of 198 Re: tfuder..................... [dustyk] by bigdodge Feb 14, 2007 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Jun 02, 2004 2:27 pm) Yeah no trouble here either 97 2500 4x4, always heard about these so called trans problems till I hit 201590. This truck has been a work horse so I figured that $1600.00 was worth getting the trans rebuilt by a real shop. Works as well as it did from the dealer. Maybe I can hit another 200k before any other problems
#120 of 198 HELP DODGE 1500 V-8 MAGNUM ENGINE OIL PRESSURE by genelaureles Feb 16, 2007 (7:22 pm)
Hello I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 p/u and have changed the oil pump twice. The problem is when its cold it registers the oil pressure gauge fine after about 15 minutes it starts to drop and the check gauges light comes on and i can here a ticking where the tappies as I call them aren't getting oil, I can turn the truck of for a minute and start it up and the oil gauge will be normal and the ticking noise goes away and it starts again with the gauge dropping and check gauge light by the ticking noise. i've changed the air filter and have no leaks on the oil pan. i know the oil pumps I have put in are standard but there is also a high volume pump, will this mess up my engine or? PLEASE HELP tired of trying.   Thanks for all your help Replies to this message: dustyk (Feb 16, 2007 7:59 pm)
#121 of 198 Re: HELP DODGE 1500 V-8 MAGNUM ENGINE OIL PRESSURE [genelaureles] by dustyk Feb 16, 2007 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: genelaureles (Feb 16, 2007 7:22 pm) Hmmmm, I think something else is going on here. Obviously as the oil temperature increases and the viscosity drops the oil pressure goes down.   You don't say how many miles are on this engine. A bad oil filter bypass valve could cause this problem, or a bad oil filter, too.   If those aren't the problem, I'd pull the main bearing caps and check the crankshaft main journals and main bearings for heavy gouges, wear or galling.   Regards, Dusty
#122 of 198 what was a good year? by nini87 Feb 14, 2007 (6:55 pm)
i love my dodge truck 01 2500 but i need to upgrade to a 3500 dually i have bought a bigger horse trailer and i want to know opinions of what was a good year i am thinking of another 01 or an 03 what does everyone think?of course we are talking diesel. Replies to this message: dustyk (Feb 18, 2007 7:23 pm) loncray (Feb 20, 2007 7:12 am)
#123 of 198 Re: what was a good year? [nini87] by dustyk Feb 18, 2007 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: nini87 (Feb 14, 2007 6:55 pm) Personally, I think you'll like an '03 a lot better.   Regards, Dusty
#124 of 198 Mega Cab Intimidation with 5.7 Power, Wow! by stopsign Feb 19, 2007 (8:36 am)
Yes, size matters! Here in South Jersey nobody stops at stop signs, not even Trooper Higbey. Upon setting my butt behind the wheel of this mammoth beast I've found that people suddenly stop at stop signs. Thank you Dodge, you are the best law enforcement this state has seen in years!
#125 of 198 Re: what was a good year? [nini87] by loncray Feb 20, 2007 (7:12 am)
Replying to: nini87 (Feb 14, 2007 6:55 pm) I own an '03 CTD, though it's not a dually. I love my truck - the ONLY problem I've ever had is water getting into the cab-roof lights. The engine has been bulletproof so far, and even 4.5 years after I got it it still feels like my own personal rocket booster. Plus, I've got 4x4, a high cap, AT tires, over 75% city driving and a lead foot - and I'm still getting over 15 mpg. Can't beat that with a stick!
#126 of 198 2004 2500 Fuel Gauge Problems by gpoole Apr 04, 2007 (9:09 am)
Has any Dodge Ram owners had issues with the fuel gauge bottoming out on empty with fuel in the tank? After I burn off 4-5 gallons of fuel my gauge goes to empty and my digital readout that shows miles left has lines for the data. I do not know if my gauge is stuck in the tank or if it is electrical issues. I would love any feedback from fellow owners that have experienced this problem.   Dodge Owner in Virginia Replies to this message: loncray (Apr 05, 2007 7:20 am) gpoole (Apr 05, 2007 7:56 am) dustyk (Apr 07, 2007 9:00 pm)

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