2001 DODGE RAM engine

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 8.0L
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not operate an engine without a ther-
mostat, except for servicing or testing.
The thermostat on all gas powered engines is
located beneath the

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (3) Remove the two support rod mounting bolts
and remove support rod (intake manifold-to-genera-
tor mount) (Fig. 24).
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS
ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES.
WHEN

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual cial Seal Tool number C-3995-A with handle tool
number C-4171.
(4) Install thermostat into recessed machined
groove on intake manifold (Fig. 25).
(5) Install thermostat housing (Fig. 25).
(6) Install

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual to be used with cool or cold temperatures only.
If used with high outside temperatures, serious
engine damage could result.Refer to the litera-
ture supplied with the cover for additional informa-
tio

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH
- 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L
DESCRIPTION
The thermal viscous fan drive (Fig. 28) is a sili-
cone-fluid- filled coupling used to connect the fan
blades to the water pump shaft. The co

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual WARNING: BE SURE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE
FAN BLADE CLEARANCE BEFORE DRILLING.
(1) Drill a 3.18-mm (1/8-in) diameter hole in the
top center of the fan shroud.
(2) Obtain a dial thermometer with an 8 inc

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Only when sufficient heat is present, will the vis-
cous fan drive engage. This is when the air flowing
through the radiator core causes a reaction to the
bimetallic coil. It then increases fan speed

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: Some engines equipped with serpentine
drive belts have reverse rotating fans and viscous
fan drives. They are marked with the word
REVERSE to designate their usage. Installation of
the wrong