parts list for engine replacement... anything i missed?
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well i want this motor to run flawlessly and dont want to skimp but dont know where to draw the line as far as reusing parts with 176k on them? the reman engine im getting comes with a brand new oem cam and he said he could upgrade me to a more aggressive cam for $100
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yea ive been debating as to whether or not to use amsoil or royal purple. imo the amsoil tests that you see on every website that comes up when you type in "amsoil" on google look rigged as i cant find them anywhere but on amsoil dealer sites like "amsoilisthebest.com,iloveamsoil.com, amsoilrocks.com" ahaha. however i did find a synthetics comparison with M1, RP and quite a few other reputable synthetics in a reputable car mag and RP performed the best by leaving the smallest scar on a bearing i forget the details... o yea and the guys on powerblock use it in like every engine they build so thats good enough for me unless i start going back and forth on this again... haha
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Keep in mind, just because a show on TV uses a product, and plugs it endlessly, does not necessarily imply that it is a good product, all it means is, that product/manufacturer SPONSORS the show. (I.E. gives them money...... you could get someone to say using swiss cheese as an air filter is the absolute best, if you gave them enough money.....)
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If the valve is good, and hoses are clear, and you STILL have pressure..... yeah, time for something to happen......
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yea pcv, pcv hose, and breather have been replaced, whats "something"
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What is your oil pressure at idle when the engine is warm?
"something" is probably "new motor", or "rebuild time". Have you done a compression test on the engine? (both dry first, and then wet?)
"something" is probably "new motor", or "rebuild time".
Have you done a compression test on the engine? (both dry first, and then wet?)
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however the tsb on that has me a bit confused- http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2000/09-05-00.htm
how would there be vac in the crankcase if its normal for up to 3 psi of pressure to build in the crankcase during the test?
to clarify i unhooked the pcv hose, plugged the pcv port in the intake, plugged the pcv hose, disconnected the breather hose from the airbox and hooked a vac gauge to that hose
how would there be vac in the crankcase if its normal for up to 3 psi of pressure to build in the crankcase during the test?
to clarify i unhooked the pcv hose, plugged the pcv port in the intake, plugged the pcv hose, disconnected the breather hose from the airbox and hooked a vac gauge to that hose
