 1998 Dodge Ram overheating issues |
 Aug 4 2006, 10:28 AM
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Recently got a 1998 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4 with a 5.2l. Truck Ran fine for the last 2 months. Just this week, starting when the hot weather hit, the truck started missing, and by the middle of the week it was overheating. Threw a CEL, had it pulled at Autozone, it was a random misfire code. Parts slinger suggested I got some bad gas. Replaced plugs, wires, thermostat, and put a K&N air filter in. Seemed to fix most of the missing issues, but the truck is still overheating when I'm not cruising at 55mph. I read somewhere that if the alternator isn't charging correctly, it may cause a miss as the dodges are tempermental with their voltage. I checked the voltage on the battery while the truck was running and it's only at 13.3v. I'm guessing the alternator's getting ready to take a crap. My question is could this be related to my overheating problem? Could the low voltage be causing the truck to run lean/rich and overheat? Supposed to take the truck to Chicago Saturday, I would really like to get this figured out asap...
Posted also on CID, but I think they're too busy bashing each other to actually answer a technical post. Thanks for any help. -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Aug 17 2006, 07:25 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
I agree, Neal is a good salvage yard! I've always had good experiences with them anyway.
BTW, I noticed that the original motor was the 5.2 318 and you're dropping in a used 5.9 360. How's the swap coming? -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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AWD DSM 1 1998 Dodge Ram overheating issues Aug 4 2006, 10:28 AM
black92_tsi_awd If it has a clutch type cooling fan (I think every... Aug 4 2006, 10:44 AM BudmannG Yes that is correct Chris.
I would also check the... Aug 4 2006, 10:57 AM AWD DSM 1 So if I go out and can spin the fan by hand (with ... Aug 4 2006, 11:19 AM BudmannG If it turns more than two complete turns it is a b... Aug 4 2006, 11:21 AM AWD DSM 1 cool, thanks!
Would you say the alternator ... Aug 4 2006, 11:30 AM AWD DSM 1 Nevermind,
father-in-law (mechanic) diagnosed it... Aug 4 2006, 12:05 PM black92_tsi_awd Damn man, sorry to hear that Aug 4 2006, 03:41 PM turbohcar LOL poor Rob. If it isn't your DSM it's y... Aug 4 2006, 11:04 PM AWD DSM 1 well, got the heads off this afternoon and confirm... Aug 6 2006, 05:27 PM AWD DSM 1 As a follow up,
I decided that there was enough ... Aug 17 2006, 12:57 PM natedogg No turbo diesel? Aug 17 2006, 01:45 PM AWD DSM 1 QUOTE (natedogg @ Aug 17 2006, 01:45 PM)No tu... Aug 17 2006, 02:07 PM AWD DSM 1 So far the motors are identical... Should be very... Aug 17 2006, 11:20 PM turbohcar Good! How's the transmission shift on tha... Aug 18 2006, 08:15 AM BudmannG Turbo is that the same on all dodges or just the t... Aug 18 2006, 08:46 AM AWD DSM 1 Well, looks like I'm in the market for a flexp... Aug 18 2006, 08:59 AM natedogg Did the 5.9 come with a different ECU? Aug 18 2006, 11:06 AM AWD DSM 1 I do have the 5.9 ecu. Not sure yet if I should s... Aug 18 2006, 02:19 PM turbohcar I don't think the cars have this filter, but i... Aug 18 2006, 10:00 PM AWD DSM 1 Got it running tonight... still got the 98 5.2 ec... Aug 22 2006, 07:47 PM
turbohcar Sweet!! Aug 23 2006, 06:47 AM |
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