Gauge DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual RAM 1500 1998 2.G DODGE DODGE https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/12/5702/w960_5702-0.png DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual

Page 1231 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
OIL PUMPING AT RINGS; SPARK
PLUGS FOULING1. Worn or damaged rings. 1. Hone cylinder bores and replace
rings.
2. Carbon in oil ring slots. 2. Replace rings (Refer t

Page 1243 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual Bore Size Indicator C-119
Oil Pressure Gauge C-3292
Piston Ring Compressor C-385
Pressure Tester Kit 7700
Bloc±Chek±Kit C-3685±A
ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE 8534
9 - 20 ENGINE - 3.7LDR
ENGINE - 3.7L (Co

Page 1245 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual ²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow t

Page 1262 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round, as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring and scratches. Usually, a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the r

Page 1274 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual (10) Once you have selected the proper insert,
install the insert and cap. Tighten the connecting rod
bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a 90É turn.
Slide snug-fitting feeler gauge between the con-

Page 1276 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual ²Timing chain and cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
- INSTALLATION).
²Cylinder head covers (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) -
INSTALLAT

Page 1277 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE
NOTE: Make sure the piston ring grooves are clean
and free of nicks and burrs.
(5) Measure the ring side clearance as shown (Fig.
56) make sure the feeler gauge fits snugly

Page 1287 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE OIL LEAK
Begin with a thorough visual inspection of the
engine, particularly at the area of the suspected leak.
If an oil leak source is not readil

Page 1288 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHECKING
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
(1) Remove oil pressure sending unit (Fig. 72)and
install gauge assembly C-3292.
(2) Run engine until thermostat opens.
(3) Oil Pressure:
²Curb Id

Page 1290 of 2627

DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Owners Manual (12) Install the front crossmember(Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT CROSS-
MEMBER - INSTALLATION).
(13) Fill engine oil.
(14) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(15) Start engine and check