You can buy new ones if you like although they're reusable. They only torque down to 84 in. lbs. Use blue locktite or equivalent when reinstalling. Be sure to follow the torque sequence in the manual. You must replace the manifold bolts with new, they're one time use only.
Biggest hassle some have had is breaking manifold bolts.
You can cut the heads off of 4 of the old man. bolts and cut a screwdriver slot in them with a hacksaw to use as guides when reinstalling the man. to avoid knocking the end seals out of place. Use a bead of RTV in the corners where the end seals meet the man. gaskets.

 

got myself a good parts list going now lol. iv tried finding the service manual for truck in general & the above mentioned adjustment procedures and 'specs' for changing pan gasket but I cant find them 4 the life of me, if someone could PLEASE send me a link to these manuals id appreciate it :-)

 

In the FAQ/DIY section

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html

 

u guys are awesome!!

 

saving my $ to just go with the hughes kit & collect other parts.. quick question on my upper o2 sensor though, im looking at my options but on the upstream sensors they are labeled left & right but i know my truck only has a upstream & downstream (just had to change downstream couple months ago).. so whats the story? lol

 

California has sensors for each bank. Since yours is a non-california truck you'll just need the right sensor.

 

Keep us updated on what yuou find with you tranny shifting.

I put in a Jasper rebuilt trans about 2 months ago. On my old trans (in which we found it was just my over drive unit went bad) I could keep it below 2k and it would shift fine. Now with the new trans it has to go to atleast 2500-3000 just like you said then I have to let off a bit to allow it to shift.


I'm going to try this tomorrow, It's pooping snow right now.

EDIT: can I just disconnect positive or dose ground need to be disconected too?

 

I am going to have a brown Christmas... rained for three days, and then got cold again. Sun is shining at the moment..... (probably not for long though. It IS Michigan, after all.....)

 

Always always disconnect the neg side first when removing batt cables from batts.