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2003 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Head gasket, Radiator.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on November 24, 2012

Dodge Ram Gas Problem

Just replaced the heads on the 4.7 started fine no check engine light but sounds like it wants to die if i give it gas it dies any suggestions?
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Replied on November 24, 2012

What is the fuel pressure?

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on November 24, 2012

Fuel pressure is fine i had the brake booster line and purge solenoid lines to the throttle body crossed up but i have another issue i let it run for about half an hour and it started to get hot on me should i have burped the system?

Tiny Response from alfredm8702
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Replied on November 24, 2012

Of course you have to get the air out of the system if it still has any. Why were the heads replaced in the first place? Was there a previous overheating problem?

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Replied on November 24, 2012

Yea overheated and replaced everything cooling wise before i went to the head gaskets

Tiny Response from alfredm8702
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Replied on November 24, 2012

The head gaskets were just the result of the overheating, not the original cause. You may not have found the original issue yet.

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Replied on November 24, 2012

Head gaskets were shot anti freeze on the pistons when i pulled them off after draining fluids replaced water pump thermostat radiator fan clutch and fans work fine I'm hoping just air in the system

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Replied on November 24, 2012

The only way you can be sure to get all the air out is by using a vacuum filler. You might want to consider putting a radiator in it.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on November 24, 2012

It has a new radiator but ill try that thank u

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