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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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I own a 97 dodge 1 ton 4x4 and the timing chain cover (gear cover) has been pushed out from the inside out and water pump is pushed out also. The cover is broke oil is everywhere and I am stressed!! Have you seen this happen? What would cause it?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Diesel?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Diesel?
The killer dowel pin.....

Yeah, Gas or diesel?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Its a 5.9 12 Valve with less than 2000 on top end rebuild The Aluminum casing cracked (part of it missing on top feft which is on the passenger side of motor) and is pushed out a hair which is causing oil to spill everywhere and antifreeze.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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have a read here.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Anything else it could be?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Could you put up some pics?
 
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Could you put up some pics?
Seriously, females aren't going to hang around here if all you hound dogs keep asking them to post up pics......
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by aim4squirrels
Seriously, females aren't going to hang around here if all you hound dogs keep asking them to post up pics......
+1.... Maybe the big dog around here should state what he wants pics of.
 
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