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i got a 01 ram 1500 4x4, it seems not to have any power or get up and go after it shifts outta 1st, and when it shifts(all gears) it shifts between 2 and 2.5 rpms.. and shifting from 1st to secound is hard and sometimes a lil hard depending on amount of throttle.. any help?
 
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This would most likely be the loss of power problem, https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...um-thread.html
 
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And it sounds like you need to adjust your transmission shift cable. Its located on the passenger side of your throttle body. It is known as the Transmission Throttle Pressure cable. Not sure if the link works...

http://www.google.com/m/url?ei=L_SOTsjhK9SMsgesZw&q=http://bionicdodge.com/Download/Dodge_Ram_Truck_Transmission_Adjustment.pdf&source =android-home&ved=0CBQQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNF1gDvr9SgGehVUd4Ji1BK AC0JF3g
 
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http://bionicdodge.com/Download/Dodge_Ram_Truck_Transmission_Adjustment.pdf
 
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i looked with a flashlight seems to be no like puddles of oil, looks a lil dirty but that was expected... any other ideas? the motor is doing the work it should with torque but its just slow and steady,
 
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i looked with a flashlight seems to be no like puddles of oil, looks a lil dirty but that was expected... any other ideas? the motor is doing the work it should with torque but its just slow and steady,
Forget it if you just looked through the butterflies. You need to remove the TB. And with a light and small mirror look around at both sides and all four corners of the intake. If you read the entire link I posted for you , you would know that. If you did do it right, I apologize.
 

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no i just read it as take the air hat off. but if it truns out to be the plenum gasket.. how hard is it to replace?
 
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Its not terribly difficult, but its not for the mechanically declined. Its more time consuming than anything. And if you want to modify the intake manifold, then its obviously quite a bit longer. There's just a lot of bolts to keep up with. Plug up open areas with towels to keep dirt out, clean everything really well. Have everything you need beforehand. The actual removal, fix, and reinstall isn't difficult at all though...
 
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ive watched a couple videos dont seem to hard.. what would be the best things to change out while i do it? i know new gasket and bottom pan. the hughes pan is the best right?
 
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I bought one from e-bay for $49 and free shipping. 1/4" aluminum plate is 1/4" aluminum plate . Fit exact, included pan bolts. Best thing is to replace timing gears and chain for double roller, and change water pump at the same time, and 180 deg t-stat. Next up would be an SCT tuner from hemifever - then enjoy the ride!

 


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