I mentioned in an earlier post that i was swapping in a V8 from a 1999 Dodge ram into my wrangler.
Well i have been reassembling my engine (moly rings, hi volume oil pump, R/t Heads, every seal and gasket new etc) and its getting to the point where i need to start getting belt driven accesorries and their brackets.

Does anyone have a good source for these brackets? i cant find any. like the alternator bracket and the power steering pump bracket? I will not be running A/C. . .

I also need a 1999 Dodge Ram FSM if anyone has one of those.

And if anyone has pictures of the engine plumbing i would love some of those too! For example i have no idea where the coolant recovery line goes. ( the one coming out of the side of the water pump) Heater core Plumbing, belt routing etc.

My problem is assembling this thing from a short block and having no idea about the small stuff!

Any clear pictures of engine bays would be appreciated!

I have a few low quality build pictures laying around if anyone wants them . . .

I think this is going to end up pretty nicely.

Thanks for you help guys
Chris

 

Service manual: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...spagenameZWDVW

Should be able to get brackets from a yard.

You can check online here: http://www.junkyarddog.com/

And here: http://www.car-part.com/index.htm

 

thanks, car-part didnt have an option for brackets. although i did request some.

ill check junkyard dog

Thanks!
Chris

 

oh and are computers for the 5.2 and 5.9 interchangeable? Are they the same? Can i use a computer off of a 5.2 on a 5.9?

Thanks for your help guys

Chris

 

couple more pics


bare block




new radiator with dual taurus fans

 

I know there are guys that have used them like that...5.2 on a 5.9 and the other way around. I would probably get the correct PCM, just so I could rule that out as a possibility if I had any problems. But that's just me

 

well Im going through that right now. I had a 5.2 in my truck and Kept the same pcm BUT it doesnt run correct. I've been talking to a lot of engine rebuilders and a friends friend that is "mr dodge" and he said you have to change the pcm to a 5.9 you may even need to change the injectors. So thats what im doing as soon as i can.

 

ya im gonna get the 5.9 PCM, i had just found a good deal on the 5.2 and i didnt know if they are different.
Can anyone help me with plumbing?
the PCV and collant return and stuff like that?

Thanks guys

Chris

 

I'll post some pics of mine, its a 5.2L but plumbing is the same. Just gotta scan them in!

 

Not to sure if this is what your looking for but I labled some stuff. Also the Green outlined thing is the acc. bracket. I dunno if you have one but you'll need it. Alt mounts on the left of it as well as a pulley. Any other more specific pics you need? I'll be happy go snp some

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