5.7l engine replace
Record Breaker
Joined: Apr 2019
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I run a shop, I work on many many vehicles. I’ve never blown one up...but I’ve seen one lose oil pump at 45k and trash engine, (he was an older guy I knew that was meticulous on oil changes. His was an 03) and have seen at least 10 in past 5 years that lost engine due to oil pump failure, most of them had under 120k.....so for me personally after actually having to diag and do these repairs I think I have enough credit to not support early hemis
should I mention I’ve worked on probably 500 ram trucks in past few years. Not talking out of my ***. I speak from actual experience
should I mention I’ve worked on probably 500 ram trucks in past few years. Not talking out of my ***. I speak from actual experience
Grand Champion
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,156
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From: S.W. Indiana
So far it's a no go. My current car (2013 Subaru Legacy) is burning oil and needs the engine to be fully re-sealed at the valve cover and everywhere on the engine that was sealed with silicone. The dealership wants $2,800 (half the value of the car), so I'm going to trade it in and pay a couple thousand for a newer vehicle somewhere else. I decided not to sell it private since I could run into issues with the buyer and the engine slowly leaking oil, which is then burning on the exhaust. My dad's truck is an hour and a half away from me at an outdoor storage unit, and I have no way of getting him to sign the title (if we can even find it) since he's at a nursing home. It also needs a new hood, brake lines, and a bunch of other stuff which I am not mechanically inclined to do. Who knows, maybe I can get it back and running one day...
Sorry to hear about your dad. A lot depends on the state he has the truck titled in. If you want to get your dads truck running again, because it's your dads, first you need to find out who has power of attorney for him. This would probably be you or a sibling. Who ever has the power to make decisions for him. They can sign for your dad. If he doesn't have a POA, then you need to get one pronto! Eventually, he will not be able to make coherent decisions. Not counting the truck, you'll be able to give him a better quality of life. I had POA for both parents and no issues. My dad actually felt better since he didn't have to make decisions. I always discussed things with him, but it was on me to decide. Now, you can look for the title. If you can't find it, the registration can often let you file for a lost title. The POA will let you make the legal actions necessary.
It may give your dad some comfort to know his truck will run again and won't rot away because he can't care for it.
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Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 685
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From: Massachusetts
Sorry to hear about your dad. A lot depends on the state he has the truck titled in. If you want to get your dads truck running again, because it's your dads, first you need to find out who has power of attorney for him. This would probably be you or a sibling. Who ever has the power to make decisions for him. They can sign for your dad. If he doesn't have a POA, then you need to get one pronto! Eventually, he will not be able to make coherent decisions. Not counting the truck, you'll be able to give him a better quality of life. I had POA for both parents and no issues. My dad actually felt better since he didn't have to make decisions. I always discussed things with him, but it was on me to decide. Now, you can look for the title. If you can't find it, the registration can often let you file for a lost title. The POA will let you make the legal actions necessary.
It may give your dad some comfort to know his truck will run again and won't rot away because he can't care for it.
It may give your dad some comfort to know his truck will run again and won't rot away because he can't care for it.