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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - 8.0L
DESCRIPTION
An optional engine block heater is available on all
models. The heater is equipped with a power cord.
The heater is mounted in a core hole of the engine
cylinder

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual (5) Fill cooling system with recommended coolant
(Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(6) Start and warm the engine.
(7) Check block heater for leaks.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - 5.9L
DIESEL
DESCR

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual ENGINE COOLANT TEMP
SENSOR - 5.9L
DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is
used to sense engine coolant temperature. The sensor
protrudes into an engine water jacket.
The ECT sensor

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 5.9L
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not operate an engine without a ther-
mostat, except for servicing or testing.
The thermostat on the 5.9L gas powered engine is
located beneath

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not,
engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in
wrong direction. Refer to (Fig. 21) for corre

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 8.0L
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not operate an engine without a ther-
mostat, except for servicing or testing.
The thermostat on all gas powered engines is
located beneath the

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual (4) Install thermostat into recessed machined
groove on intake manifold (Fig. 25).
(5) Install thermostat housing (Fig. 25).
(6) Install housing-to-intake manifold bolts.
Tighten bolts to 25 N´m (220

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual INSPECTION
Hold cap at eye level, right side up. The vent valve
(Fig. 45) at bottom of cap should open. If rubber gas-
ket has swollen and prevents vent valve from open-
ing, replace cap.
Hold cap at

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual (2) Using a new gasket, install water pump to
engine as follows: Guide water pump nipple into
bypass hose as pump is being installed. Install water
pump bolts (Fig. 52). Tighten water pump mounting
bo

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Service Manual (15) Lift and position generator and A/C compres-
sor (along with their common mounting bracket) to
gain access to bypass hose. A block of wood may be
used to hold assembly in position.
(16) Loosen an