Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems

engine problem

6.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$200.00

Average Mileage:

50,000 miles

Number of complaints:

1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace intake manifold gasket set (1 reports)

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problem #1

2003Nov 27

(reported on)

Ram 1500 SLT

  • 50,000 miles

I bought the vehicle, and about a week later noticed a slight ignition knock. I discovered that this was due to a failed intake manifold gasket on the bottom of the manifold. to check this, remove the pvc and breather from the valve covers, and put your hands over them; if there's a good strong vacuum, this is your problem. chrysler has a technical service bulletin out, yet the dealer did not check for this, despite having done a "presale inspection". i smell... BS!

nik

Pinawa, MB, Canada

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