What Did You Do To Your 2ND GEN RAM Today?
03-18-2017, 09:05 PM
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Got the truck inspected yesterday, had to put a new steering box on to pass. Lame.
03-18-2017, 09:34 PM
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Got the truck inspected yesterday, had to put a new steering box on to pass. Lame.
Standard dodge problem.......
03-19-2017, 09:53 AM
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Standard dodge problem.......
Yup. It was a big leaker.
The shop owner said the box was wore out and I yup, it's a 2nd Generation Dodge Ram, power steering box is wore out from the factory!
That got some laughs.
03-19-2017, 11:33 AM
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Yup. It was a big leaker.
Have you got an outboard bearing/stearing box brace?
03-19-2017, 05:36 PM
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Nope! Not stock haha this was the second time they had to be replaced. Every 30k? How many miles do you have on the truck now?
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03-19-2017, 06:00 PM
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Have you got an outboard bearing/stearing box brace?
Negative, everything is completely stock, and I'm sure the new box is a standard parts store rebuilt POS.....
03-19-2017, 07:28 PM
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Changed out original valve cover gaskets last fall with new felpro. Cut oil consumption by half between changes at 4000mi intervals. Used to add a quart by 1500 miles. Replaced plenum plate with aluminum a couple years back, but was still using more oil than seemed right. Just thought I'd let you all know. Also just did all ball joints. Why do they rivet them to the control arms? What a pain!
03-19-2017, 09:23 PM
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Good to know about the valve cover gaskets. Mine have been leaking for years. I use 1-2 quarts each oil change. It's pretty wet around the block.
03-20-2017, 11:55 AM
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But the oil on the engine block keeps it from rusting! ;-)
03-21-2017, 02:11 AM
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And the power steering pump leak keeps my frame good, too
03-18-2017, 09:34 PM
