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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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Ok guys and gals if there are any. i just bought a 2003 ram 1500 with a 4.7 for 1300.00 with a blown head gasket. What problems should i be looking at haveing with this truck after i fix it?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the third generaton Ram section,
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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A known problem with these 4.7's is the dreaded sludge problems. The motor starves for oil and well, you can guess what happens.

I haven't had a problem with mine at all. The only other problem you're gonna have after you fix it is TERRIBLE gas mileage. Good luck and welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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not a bad deal... they were known for headgaskets and sludge. clean out the motor good with some marvel mystery oil. then run good synthetic oil in her.
 
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