top end cleaning?
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top end cleaning?
i'm debating wether to just strip down the top half of my engine, TB, Intake, valve covers, the works. that way i know its clean and everythings replaced.
PRO'S
I Can change the plenum gasket/plate.
I Can check the valves and make sure they are in good shape.
I Can clean up the Throttlebody and intake to make them nice and clean.
i might even take the head off and change its gasket and make sure it aint cracked.
CONS
I May not have the tools.
I am not good with gaskets.
But i figure, i can do this, then later on do the same to the bottom when i get my new oil pump and such. then save for a stroker! :>
What's your inputs on this? is it worth it? will it make a diffrence?
PRO'S
I Can change the plenum gasket/plate.
I Can check the valves and make sure they are in good shape.
I Can clean up the Throttlebody and intake to make them nice and clean.
i might even take the head off and change its gasket and make sure it aint cracked.
CONS
I May not have the tools.
I am not good with gaskets.
But i figure, i can do this, then later on do the same to the bottom when i get my new oil pump and such. then save for a stroker! :>
What's your inputs on this? is it worth it? will it make a diffrence?
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The crappy originals are mopar.... they cracked so often in these trucks they actually were on back order from dodge on and off through much of 97 and 98.... you dont want mopar in this case trust me... Any mopar performance heads for this engine would be outrageously priced anyway...
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If the truck runs well, I'd replace the plenum gasket, run some combustion chamber cleaner through it, clean the throttle body, replace valve cover gaskets if leaking, do regular oil changes, tune up, etc. and run it. I wouldn't mess with the heads unless there's a problem or unless you just want to upgrade. 180k miles here, and if I have a cracked head, I don't know about it. Heck, the heads on mine have outlasted 2 transmissions so far. I think the motor is about the best thing a 2nd gen ram has going for it. It sure aint the trans or dash.