the 19K oil change with that kind of mileage .. is/was not good.. I know.. mistake.

you may have blown a head gasket.. compression test is needed.

or.. locate a replacement engine.. new or used. OR look for another truck.

 

Well i replaced the waterpump today and it hasent overheated yet.
But ive only driving it about 10 miles after letting it heat up.
ITs still playing games on the temp guage thow so ima get out when it dries up and see what it does driving it on the highway.

Going to burp the system first, and check the rad for foreign gasses, when it dries up got damn rain out here today ofcoruse only in texas!

If it still gives me problems Iam going to try rebuilding the engine. and post a diy with pics on the 3.7.

Worst that will happen is i wont know what the hell iam doing and still have to go and get a new engine.

700 parts and a day to rebuild.
700 dollars and a day to put different engine in
1400 worst case senario cheaper then taking it to a dealer or a shop either way.

WIll keep u guys updated! Thanks for everyones help and opionon.

 

The only problem i have with a replacement engine is I am not sure how to tell if its good. Ive seen some on craigslist for around 5-900 but I think hell may freeze over before i trust somone to sell me an engine.

I know theres a mopar salvage yard where ive gotten a fuel pump and exteriro parts for my truck, I will give them a call monday and see what they have to offer. My friend got a transmission from there and hes put almost 100k miles on it.

IF anyone knows of someone within 300 miles of dallas with a good engine for a decent price let me know and I may be willing to take a trip!

Also does anyone know what engine sizes will fit in my truck without haveing to upgrade anything? Since all my other parts are still good

 

I have a 2003 ram... And I got really lucky, found an engine on Craigslist for 250.... I had to drive 3 hours to get it, but it still was a great deal.

 

Also does anyone know what engine sizes will fit in my truck without haveing to upgrade anything? Since all my other parts are still good[/QUOTE]

That is a very simple question with a very complicated answer. Maybe someone else will be willing to tackle that.

 

Just wanted to update everyone I had air in my coolent lines all fixed now.

Thanks everyone for your help!

 

Simple enough!!!