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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE 8.0L
DESCRIPTION
The 8.0 Liter (488 CID) ten-cylinder engine is a
V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve
engine with hydraulic roller tappets. This engine is
designed for unleaded fuel.

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐENGINE DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS CHARTÐGASOLINE ENGINES
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK 1. Weak or dead battery 1. Charge/Replace

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely cha

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐCYLINDER BORE
HONING
Before honing, stuff plenty of clean shop towels
under the bores and over the crankshaft to keep
abrasive materials from entering the cranks

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual MopartGasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket
material. The material cures in the absence of air
when squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It will
not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The anaer

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (21) Install the generator and wire connections
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERA-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the upper crossmember.
(23) Install radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
CONNECTING RODS
Piston Pin bore Diameter 24.940 ± 24.978 mm
(0.9819 ± 0.9834 in.)
Side Clearance 0.25 ± 0.46 mm
(0.010 ± 0.018 in.)
Total Weight (Less
Bearing)744 gms. (2

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
Filter Element Only
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Loosen clamp (Fig. 4) and disconnect air duct
at air cleaner cover.
(2) Pry ove