To start out I am by no means mechanically inclined. With that being said, is checking for this leak something I can perform?

If so, where do I start?

What do I take off?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mugs

 

go here it will tell you everything you need to know

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2000/09-05-00.htm

 

Also if you go to the DIY section, there is a great article by steveram00.

 

its not ahrd at all... if you got a 1/2" socket and socket wrench and the ability to pivot your elbow in a rotating motion then your set.. a monkey could do it...and id pay good money to see that!

 

Intake leak? I always use a can of ether(starting fluid).
Just spray around possible locations of the intake and if the engine RPMs go up, you found your leak!