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Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Apr 22, 2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,378
Posted By moterhead

The caps on mine are plastic. Can plastic be...

The caps on mine are plastic. Can plastic be powdercoated? I don't think so.
Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Apr 21, 2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,378
Posted By moterhead

When I had my wheels powder coated red, no one...

When I had my wheels powder coated red, no one else seemed to have done anything to stock wheels. Now is pretty common. Red wheels on red truck. See my gallery.
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Feb 1, 2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,082
Posted By moterhead

Don't know about changes specific to MY, but I...

Don't know about changes specific to MY, but I HAVE seen a late model dually with "Hemi" badges on the fenders. I also know that in very early '03, the 2500 and 3500 were both available with the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Feb 1, 2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,953
Posted By moterhead

'04s were built in the '04 MY up until the end of...

'04s were built in the '04 MY up until the end of CY '03. Job 1 in CY '04 started the '04.5 configuration and ended the SO/HO designations. Became irrelevant as there is now only one configuration....
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jan 6, 2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By moterhead

It's my understanding that this type high idle...

It's my understanding that this type high idle only works during cold temps, I think, below 32F. The manually controlled one can be used any time.
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jan 5, 2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By moterhead

Look at the top of this screen. You will see a...

Look at the top of this screen. You will see a button marked "Articles". It's between Member Photos and LInks. Click on that. Go down the screen a ways. You'll see a listing for enabling the...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jan 3, 2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,463
Posted By moterhead

I disagree with that statement as an absolute. ...

I disagree with that statement as an absolute. There are degrees or "dirtyness". What defines "clean"? The oil you pour from the can into the engine/trans? Is it still "clean" at 1,000 miles? At...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jan 3, 2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,463
Posted By moterhead

I disagree with that statement as an absolute. ...

I disagree with that statement as an absolute. There are degrees or "dirtyness". What defines "clean"? The oil you pour from the can into the engine/trans? Is it still "clean" at 1,000 miles? At...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jan 2, 2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,463
Posted By moterhead

You may be right, but I think the reason is that...

You may be right, but I think the reason is that they can save money by not putting a plug in. My '56 T'bird has a drain plug on the gas tank. How many modern cars have one? Answer - zero.
Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Dec 23, 2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,492
Posted By moterhead

My truck is an '04 (305/555) and it has the 11.5...

My truck is an '04 (305/555) and it has the 11.5 axle. As TexasCTD says, only SO diesels had the 10.5. I've a friend with an '03 HO & it has the 11.5.
Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Dec 22, 2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,492
Posted By moterhead

Hmm, I thought cab lights were standard on...

Hmm, I thought cab lights were standard on 3500s. Obviously I'm mistaken. Not the first time, nor the last.
Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Dec 22, 2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,492
Posted By moterhead

He asked about the differences between the 2500...

He asked about the differences between the 2500 and 3500 SRW. The differences you pointed out in the first part of your post is for dually. Front end, rear end, drive line, brakes, wheels, tires...
Forum: 3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
Dec 22, 2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,492
Posted By moterhead

That varies widely by state. Here in Tennessee...

That varies widely by state. Here in Tennessee my wife's LIberty, my '93 Mustang LX and my 2500 all are $49 a year. I "think" any four wheel under 10,500 GVWR and NOT commercial licensed is the...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Dec 22, 2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,317
Posted By moterhead

The LF3349 is NOT a Stratopore filter. It's...

The LF3349 is NOT a Stratopore filter. It's listed as Standard filter for 89 to 98 V12 Cummins diesel. So, to answer your basic question, no, it's not "good ones". The good ones are the Stratopore...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 21, 2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,905
Posted By moterhead

I just looked at dodge.com and they make no...

I just looked at dodge.com and they make no differentiation between the hemi in the mega and in any other cab style. Says it has the MDS which makes it a "fuel sipper". Ha! 390hp.
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 20, 2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,814
Posted By moterhead

The feature that has to be enabled is the...

The feature that has to be enabled is the manually controlled high idle that is activated/controlled using the cruise control buttons. What is being discussed here is the automatic high idle feature...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 20, 2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,905
Posted By moterhead

I bought an '03 Quad 1500 with a hemi. HATED it...

I bought an '03 Quad 1500 with a hemi. HATED it from the time I drove it off the lot. Kept it 9 months & went back to diesel. Awful mileage. The new ones have that feature that turns off some...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 20, 2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,004
Posted By moterhead

If I remember from what I've read in the owner's...

If I remember from what I've read in the owner's manual, the 15K change interval is for heavy duty use, off road, water intrustion, etc. It said change was unnecessary if light duty use only. I...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 11, 2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,078
Posted By moterhead

Have not myself. Does your emission inspection...

Have not myself. Does your emission inspection involve hooking up to the OBD port or is it a tailpipe sniffer test? If a sniffer, I doubt it would pass. If the OBD, then it would depend on whether...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 11, 2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,463
Posted By moterhead

What does Dodge do? IMO, they mostly overcharge...

What does Dodge do? IMO, they mostly overcharge you! Seriously, a reputable transmission shop would do a fluid swap. I "think" they pull the cooler lines, hook a device onto the inlet side that...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 10, 2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,463
Posted By moterhead

Just an FYI. There are no '04.5 SO engines. Jan...

Just an FYI. There are no '04.5 SO engines. Jan 1, 2004 is when the 325/600 engine was released. Since that date, there has been only one version of the Cummins turbo diesel available at a time so...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 10, 2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,581
Posted By moterhead

Does it work on yours? If so, it's the first '03...

Does it work on yours? If so, it's the first '03 I've heard of that it does.
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 10, 2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,078
Posted By moterhead

As it's against Federal law to "tamper" with the...

As it's against Federal law to "tamper" with the emission systems, then I disagree with you about laws can't be retroactive. I know in Tennesse, when the emission inspection requirement was...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 9, 2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,581
Posted By moterhead

Here is a link for TSB 18-004-04. It's the one...

Here is a link for TSB 18-004-04. It's the one that implements the cruise control actuated high idle feature.

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2004/18-004-04.htm

In reading it superficially, it would...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Nov 9, 2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,078
Posted By moterhead

If you have to pass emission inspection, then...

If you have to pass emission inspection, then removing the cat is not an option. AND, just because you don't have to pass it now doesn't mean anything for the future. The tree huggers grow stronger...
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