2003 Ram 5.7 has 251,000 miles. Smoking when it idles.
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2003 Ram 5.7 has 251,000 miles. Smoking when it idles.
Hi Guys and Gals,
My 2003 Ram has 251,000 miles on it. Can't afford new one since I have a son in college. It is burning some oil now and smokes when it sits at idle. Sounds like a possible valve sticking or lifter issue. Any help here or suggestions would be appreciated. I am having it repainted this week and am considering replace the engine with new rebuild.
Love this truck and not ready to let go of her.
Thank,
Hoppy
My 2003 Ram has 251,000 miles on it. Can't afford new one since I have a son in college. It is burning some oil now and smokes when it sits at idle. Sounds like a possible valve sticking or lifter issue. Any help here or suggestions would be appreciated. I am having it repainted this week and am considering replace the engine with new rebuild.
Love this truck and not ready to let go of her.
Thank,
Hoppy
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I have the same issue with my 2002 with 200,000+ miles. I am getting a crate engine from Autozone. After the core it would be around $2,000 but that doesn't include some of the new gaskets. My trucks body is is great shape so I don't want to get rid of it, and don't have the time to do a complete rebuild. So I am just dropping a new one in.