1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Head gasket

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
pressure loss or oil foaming can result.
Inspect engine oil level approximately every 800
kilometers (500 miles). Unl

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The exhaust manifolds (Fig. 90) are log style with
a patented flow enhancing design to maximize perfor-
mance. The exhaust manifolds are made of high sili-
con molybdenum

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ENGINE - 4.7L
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
ENGINE - 4.7L
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE...........90
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
1. ENGINE LOSS OF POWER 1. Dirty or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs.1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK PLUG
- CLEANING).
2. Dirt or water in fuel sy

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely ch

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may b

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Gasket Thickness
(Compressed)0.7 mm (0.0276 in.)
Valve Seat Angle 44.5É - 45.0É
Valve Seat Runout (MAX) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Valve Seat Width
Intake 1.75 - 2.