2001 DODGE RAM cooling

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (3) Position the cross-over gaskets and press firmly
onto the block (Fig. 73).BE SURE THE BLOCK IS
OIL FREE..
(4) The lower intake manifold MUST be installed
within 3 minutes of sealant application. C

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual exhaust gases to the exhaust pipes attached to the
manifolds.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (10) Loosen oil pan bolts and remove the front oil
pan bolts that mount the pan to the timing chain
cover.
(11) Remove the cover bolts.
(12) Remove timing chain cover and gasket using
extreme caution

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LUBRICATING OIL
PRESSURE LOW1. Low oil level. 1. (a) Check and fill with clean engine oil.
(b) Check for a sev

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Raw fuel in intake manifold. Fuel injectors leaking on engine shutdown. Do Fuel
Injector Test (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual vent corrosion. MopartGasket Sealant is available in
a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 oz. can w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER
APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
req

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (9) Remove viscous fan/drive assembly (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
Remove the cooling fan and shroud together.
(10) Disconnect the coolant recovery bottle hose
from the radiat

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual REMOVALÐCRANKCASE BREATHER VAPOR
CANISTER
NOTE: It is recommended to empty the contents of
the vapor canister at each oil and filter service
interval.
(1) Loosen cap from top of vapor canister.
(2) R