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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Hey everyone. I want to give a HUGE thank you to the dodge community here on the forum. I have trouble shot my issues with my truck do to info found on here. I am very mechanically inclined so fixing my issues was no big thing. Trouble shooting is a different story and can be a pain in the you know what. I shut my truck down for the last 2 weeks to do work on my motor because that wonderful plenum gasket went. Part of the long down time was waiting for parts to come in. I got my kit from APS. I did cap, rotor, plugs(autolite 5224) and wires. I ended up snapping 2 plugs off in the heads. So I had to remove the heads and bring them to a local garage here in Fair Haven to remove the rest of the plugs, the snapped ones and broken manifold studs. Only had to re-tap 1 stud hole. Replaced head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, water pump and both radiator hoses. Cleaned the sludge out of the heads and valley. Replaced PCV valve with dealer part and the breather tube on Pass side. I did away with the 195 stat with a 180. I topped the repair off with Pacesetter Shorties and a Thrush Muffler. The first time I turned the key she fired right up. The power and everything related that I gained back is amazing. All the trouble shooting tips and recommendations from all you guys helped in bringing this girl back to life. I have 134K on it and it is ready for another 134K. Thanks again guys for your years of experience on Dodge trucks.
 
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