Plenum (gasket) replacement and tire questions.
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Plenum (gasket) replacement and tire questions.
Hey everyone,
I'm doing the plenum (plate gasket) replacement on my truck tomorrow. Any words of advice or caution before I do this?
Also, I'm looking to install a set of 235/85R16 tires on my Ram. My questions are:
1.) Will a 235/85 size tire fit on the stock rim?
2.) If they fit on the rim, should I expect rubbing?
Thanks for all you help - I've learned a TON from everyone!
I'm doing the plenum (plate gasket) replacement on my truck tomorrow. Any words of advice or caution before I do this?
Also, I'm looking to install a set of 235/85R16 tires on my Ram. My questions are:
1.) Will a 235/85 size tire fit on the stock rim?
2.) If they fit on the rim, should I expect rubbing?
Thanks for all you help - I've learned a TON from everyone!
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RE: Plenum replacement and tire questions.
put a piece of tape on every wire and hose that you take loose and write on there where it goes. it simplifies things and eliminates doubt when you're putting it back together.
put all the little loose parts in plastic baggies and write on the bag what it is. use as many as needed to keep things organized.
for all the little red locking tabs on injector wires and other things, push back on the tab to unlock it. do it gentle and don't break them.
no better time for a tuneup than when you can actually see the distributor.
remove the fan and shroud so you can climb over into the engine bay and stand up.
pull up a picnic table for all your tools and parts to avoid climbing in and out.
have an assistant available to fetch more tools.
when reinstalling the intake, use 4 old bolts and saw the heads off and thread them in a little ways to acts as guides to drop it on straight. make sure they are long enough to remove
put all the little loose parts in plastic baggies and write on the bag what it is. use as many as needed to keep things organized.
for all the little red locking tabs on injector wires and other things, push back on the tab to unlock it. do it gentle and don't break them.
no better time for a tuneup than when you can actually see the distributor.
remove the fan and shroud so you can climb over into the engine bay and stand up.
pull up a picnic table for all your tools and parts to avoid climbing in and out.
have an assistant available to fetch more tools.
when reinstalling the intake, use 4 old bolts and saw the heads off and thread them in a little ways to acts as guides to drop it on straight. make sure they are long enough to remove
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RE: Plenum replacement and tire questions.
ORIGINAL: jason.w
I believe our Rams, equipped with 4-wheel drive and at stock height, will fit tires up to around 285/75R16 without rubbing.
I read in a couple places that tires a little bigger will fit, but will rub when making sharp turns.
I believe our Rams, equipped with 4-wheel drive and at stock height, will fit tires up to around 285/75R16 without rubbing.
I read in a couple places that tires a little bigger will fit, but will rub when making sharp turns.
Thanks for the replies, everyone! Today's the day - hopefully, all will go smoothly and I'll emerge victorious.
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RE: Plenum (gasket) replacement and tire questions.
ORIGINAL: ozyran
Hey everyone,
I'm doing the plenum (plate gasket) replacement on my truck tomorrow. Any words of advice or caution before I do this?
Hey everyone,
I'm doing the plenum (plate gasket) replacement on my truck tomorrow. Any words of advice or caution before I do this?
Also make sure you line up the head gaskets carefully, as overlap into the runner space will hurt the airflow and cost you a bit of performance.
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RE: Plenum (gasket) replacement and tire questions.
I second everything dhvaughn says above
plus suggest buying a 'bottoming tap'
and running it in each threaded hole underneath the intake manifold
and then inserting the bolts to make sure that each bolt threads in deep enough
to hold the plate
Also be extra careful to make sure the rubber seals are seated right at the rear of the manifold
or use 'Great Stuff' gasket maker in the 'Cheese Whiz can' instead.
plus suggest buying a 'bottoming tap'
and running it in each threaded hole underneath the intake manifold
and then inserting the bolts to make sure that each bolt threads in deep enough
to hold the plate
Also be extra careful to make sure the rubber seals are seated right at the rear of the manifold
or use 'Great Stuff' gasket maker in the 'Cheese Whiz can' instead.
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RE: Plenum (gasket) replacement and tire questions.
Quick update:
I have removed the fan shroud and other miscellaneous components. The cables and wires on the manifold have been marked as well - so now, it's a matter of removing the injector connectors and going from there. I don't plan on removing the injectors from the rails nor do I plan on removing the throttle body.
Alas, everything is on hold until Tuesday. We have a garage on base that allows us to perform maintenance and repairs - and that's where the truck is parked. Unfortunately, the place is closed Sunday and Monday.
So, Tuesday I'll pick up again and go from there. Thanks for the tips, everyone! The method I'm using is small, colored zip ties and it simplified everything. I imagine reassembling the components will be much easier now that it's all coded appropriately.
I have removed the fan shroud and other miscellaneous components. The cables and wires on the manifold have been marked as well - so now, it's a matter of removing the injector connectors and going from there. I don't plan on removing the injectors from the rails nor do I plan on removing the throttle body.
Alas, everything is on hold until Tuesday. We have a garage on base that allows us to perform maintenance and repairs - and that's where the truck is parked. Unfortunately, the place is closed Sunday and Monday.
So, Tuesday I'll pick up again and go from there. Thanks for the tips, everyone! The method I'm using is small, colored zip ties and it simplified everything. I imagine reassembling the components will be much easier now that it's all coded appropriately.