Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Dodge Ramcharger
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Dodge Ramcharger Problems
Intermittent stalling or no start
The engine may develop an intermittent stalling or no start condition. Our technicians tell us a common repair to correct this condition is to replace the distributor pick-up plate.
Revised rear brake shoes
Vehicles equipped with 12" diameter rear brakes may encounter premature rear brake shoe wear. Our technicians tell us that if the brake system is functioning as designed the affected brake shoes should be replaced with revised parts.
Transmission failure due to lack of lubrication
Pinched or restricted transmission oil cooler lines can cause automatic transmission failure due to lack of lubrication. Our technicians recommend complete inspection of the transmission cooler and lines if this type of failure is noted.
Engine Knocking Noise From Carbon Buildup
Carbon buildup on the top of the piston is common. Over time this can lead to symptoms varying from light ticking to knocking noises. Performing a fuel injector cleaning procedure can often help the condition by removing some of the piston top deposits.
Engine Oil Leaks
Oil leaks from the valve cover gaskets, timing cover gasket, distributor o-ring, and rear main seal area are common. The leak at the rear main seal area is generally not the seal itself but the bearing cap to the engine block seal. An oil leak could also be internal to the distributor, if oil is found inside the distributor then the distributor should be replaced.
Dodge Ramcharger Questions and Answers
What brand of code reader can I buy for a 1990 Dodge Ram 150 Truck - and where is the plug? Thank You
i've replaced the alternator and battery, can't hold a charge. trying to figure out if its a fuseable link, what do you think?
After replacing injector, vehicle will run fine on first start. After shut down, vehicle will not restart.
Had to remove left front axle to change ball joints now left side stuck in 4wd ?
I have a Ramcharger, 1990, that will die running down the road, just die, then will not start back up for at least 5 minutes... does it worse when it rains... also, when first started up, will run ...