I put a rebuilt box in about a year ago and it's shot again.  The mechanics
tell me that there is nothing else wrong and that Dodge just make a crappy
box, even factory new boxes get sloppy quick.  Is there a better solution
than replacing the box every year or so?

   I am trying to decide on what to buy regarding a Service Manual for my
04 Dakota. The following site www.techauthority.com has the Service Manual
available in print and CD ROM format. The price difference is $70.00. Anyone
have any opinions, experience, pros/cons on the two ...

My '00 Durango ran out of A/C last fall.  I figured in the spring I'd
get it recharged.  On a recent trip to K-Mart for oil I stumbled
across R-134a recharge kits.  Is this something that I can do myself,
or should it be taken to a dealer or mechanic?  I saw some that fix

I was talking with a friend and she said "why pay ten cents a gallon more
for chevron gas, when ABC Gas is just as good?"
So lets start the debate, what makes one station cost more, besides the name
on the sign.

Hi folks new to the group:
Heres my woe:   I have an 85 small v8 pickup I need to change the water pump
on.  Problem is when I went to open the hood via the cable release under the
dash It snapped right at the point of closure for the hood. Nope cant change my

Hello.  I own a 1997 Dodge Cummins 2500 4x4.  The temp gauge rises and falls
during normal operation.  The manual states this is normal.  I read
somewhere Cummins has a replacement thermostat that holds the temp steady.
Does anyone have this Cummins part#.

I have a six week old 2004 Ram 2500 4x4 with the 5.7 liter hemi, 5
speed manual and standard 3.73 rear axel. My frame of reference is my
'97 Ram 1500 4x4 with the 5.2 liter (318 cid), 5 speed manual and 3.55
rear axel. Overall gearing, taking tire size into consideration, is

Gotta do a bunch of stuff this weekend. Sewer hookup, play, and have to do a
restore on this 'putor.
Play nice!
Roy

My neighbor has a 1989 Dodge 1500 Automatic that won't start. It won't
crank, grind, nothing. He replaced the started and that did nothing. I
tested the voltage at the ignition switch. It has power, accessory, ignition
and get the 12v while "cranking" to start. We followed the ...

   Would appreciate hearing form anyone who offers a good price
   for a 1989 Dodge Ram rad and water pump. My  Ram is
   powered by a 5.9 Cummins diesel with automatic transmission
   Prefer rad be brand new and 3 core.

1996 Ram 1500 4x4 Club Cab.
Have 265 75 R16's. Original equipment is 225 75 R16. Sticker in door frame says
50 lbs for the 225's. What should I use for pressure in the 265's.
I've been told everything from 30 -50 lbs.

Hello all! I just aquired a '83 Ram 150 custom, slant 6, 4 spd manual
trans. After driving this truck I've decided the 1 bbl carb has to go. I
think if I put a 2 bbl carb/intake on it should make it a little more
"driveable." My questions are:

First timer here. I have a problem with my dodge van. It starts up fine and
idles rough (surges smooths out then surges again etc..,)As soon as I put
it in gear it dies. Starts right back up though. I've tried the following
replace O2 sensor, checked and cleaned plugs gap fine. ...

1999 Ram v10 auto 62,000 mi.
Been noticing the transmission acting funny on the highway.  The engine
rpm's vary between 200 and 400 when going between 55 and 65 mph.  Almost
like the trannys downshifting.  I never towed anything and the trans fluid

Can someone give me some specs for the big Dodge diesel? For some
reason, their website only lists specs for the gasoline engine. I'm
looking for displacement, hp, torque, and our favorite, fuel economy.
Thanks