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98 ram 2500 smokes on start up

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Old 03-07-2014, 11:30 AM
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Yes it is the one on the other valve cover.

It should not attract the magnet. If it does it means you have a stock valley pan, and chances are pretty good that you'll have a blown gasket at that many miles.
 
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That gasket is prone to failure on these motire correct?
 
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Motors*
 
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Yes it is
 
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Prone to failure is putting it politely.
 
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Hahaha okay ill check for that...would I he able to tell if I looked in with a flashlight?
 
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Nope. We have you stick a magnet in, because the factory plate is steel/tin or something and it is magnetic. The aftermarket pans are aluminum and is not magnetic. There is really no other way to tell without taking it off.
 
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If you see oil pooling in the bottom of the manifold, chances are good it has not been repaired yet.... and needs to be.
 
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Anyone got an idea of what the intake manifold bolts have to be torqued down too?
 
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Grab the 01 service manual. Torque values, and sequencing are in there. Intake bolts need torqued in steps. Best to have the instructions right there handy.
 


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