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Hi again all, so the reason Im making this a new topic is I wanted to focus on the upcoming job of replacing my intake and plenum gaskets on my 01 Dodge Ram 1500. It has 165k on her clock. It’s the ex cab short bed 4×4 auto trans and 5.9 Mag V8
Im actually excited but a tad nervous about the job. So Im wanting to get all the advice and thoughts I can get on it before I get started. It maybe a little while yet as I need to acquire a few tools and of course the Hughes upgrade kit.
To catch y’all up within the last 6 months Ive done the following on the truck
New Brake line, pass side caliper, brake pads and rotors (August/Sept. 2014)
Oil Change (160k August 2014)
Trans fluid/filter change (162k Sep./Ot 2014)
Power Steering Pump (Dec. 2014)
Bleed cooling system (Nov 2014)
Tune Up (Spark Plugs Oct. 2014, again last month, wires Oct. 2014, Cap and Rotor last mont)
Pass side front wheel joint last weekThats all I can think of for now.
My plan so far is while Im changing the intake and plenum gaskets I will also do the following.
Check and replace drive belt if neccesary
Clean Idle Air Control valve
Bench clean fuel injectors and replace O-Rings (any thoughts or suggestions on how to would be great)
Check torque on rocker arm bolts, replace valve cover gaskets
Flush and change oil and coolantA question I have is for the coolant can I run a coolant flush, drain the radiator, refill the system with water and redrain it, then refill with antifreeze? Or do I not need the water step?
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