Other recommendations?

[FL06SRT10]

I just bought my beater 97 Dakota 5.2 RC 5 speed and have done some of the basics. Oil change, rotate and balance, cleaned K&N air filter, rear axle fluid, manual trans fluid, brake fluid along with new front calipers and pads (was locked up), coolant change. Will do ball joints and new shocks hopefully Sunday. Spec stage 1 clutch on order because I got a leaking freeze plug and it's of course behind the trans lol. So while it's out figured I'd change the clutch. Plugs wires cap and rotor were changed like 20k ago so they are ok. I ran a few tanks of gas with Lucas to clean the injectors. Any other ideas or things I'm missing to make this a great truck. Thanks guys!

[Smitty]

Sounds like you hit all the basics.

[Redtruck-VA]

Great project!

[AWE Daniel]

Maybe power steering flush

[FL06SRT10]

Maybe power steering flush

Great idea but how can I do it myself without the flush machine?

[AWE Daniel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV0H2lCflV8

Basically what this guy does is drain the resevoir, then disconnect the supply line, and has someone turn the wheel from lock to lock while he feeds fresh fluid into the resevoir (this video he just turns on the engine for a few seconds), once the stuff is coming out clean then you connect it up and top it off.

Ohh and BTW, use ATF4 instead of Power steering fluid

[FL06SRT10]

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV0H2lCflV8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV0H2lCflV8)

Basically what this guy does is drain the resevoir, then disconnect the supply line, and has someone turn the wheel from lock to lock while he feeds fresh fluid into the resevoir (this video he just turns on the engine for a few seconds), once the stuff is coming out clean then you connect it up and top it off.

Ohh and BTW, use ATF4 instead of Power steering fluid

Cool thanks for the video sounds like another project... Atf4? I know that's used in the newer vehicles but not my old 97? Let me know thanks Daniel!

[SmokedRam]

Thats what is called for in my 96 Ram for PSF...ATF+4...even if it doesnt, the ATF is easier on the seals that PSF...If you need any, give me a shout...I work for an oil company.

EDIT...if you really wanna extend the life of the pump, add an external filter to it too...

[Fla 66 cuda]

Radiator hoses,belts,u joints,battery cables,wiper blades,tires?

[FL06SRT10]

Thats what is called for in my 96 Ram for PSF...ATF+4...even if it doesnt, the ATF is easier on the seals that PSF...If you need any, give me a shout...I work for an oil company.

EDIT...if you really wanna extend the life of the pump, add an external filter to it too...

Ok cool good to know... Yea I would need however much fluid I would need to flush it? 4 qts is my guess... Let me know how to get with ya. Thanks!

[FL06SRT10]

Radiator hoses,belts,u joints,battery cables,wiper blades,tires?

Hoses good for now, batter cables clean no corrosion, wiper blades work good just tested in rain lol. Tires I'm going to burn all the way down before I replace... U joints I would only think if you had a problem or clunk which I don't. Thanks for all the ideas!

[BAD HABIT]

fastman 50mm tb, msd ignition, dual exhaust, check the plenum if its bad replace with aps precision kit....thats gonna be a good lil truck....

[FL06SRT10]

fastman 50mm tb, msd ignition, dual exhaust, check the plenum if its bad replace with aps precision kit....thats gonna be a good lil truck....

Good ideals lol but i just want this one stock unless I get a killer deal on used parts. Good ideal on the plenum gasket I will check that and clean the tb tomorrow. I hope it will be a good lil truck kinds hard to find 5speed regular cab 5.2s now... I got lucky. She has 143,000 miles but runs like a champ and ac is colder than my srt10 lol

[4XLGator]

5-speed...hmmm...wish my cummins was a 6-speed manual.

[SmokedRam]

My S10 was a 5 speed...I do not miss shifting gears at all...

[4XLGator]

With the right exhaust, a diesel sounds great running through the gears. But you're right, I'd probably get tired of it too.

[ramthis9501]

My dad's 04 dually was a 6 speed and he got tired of it quick, auto is where it's at lol

[FL06SRT10]

Less things to go wrong with a 5 speed compared to dodge auto's which have lots of problems IMHO

[SmokedRam]

Less things to go wrong with a 5 speed compared to dodge auto's which have lots of problems IMHO

LOL yeah...I just put an rebuilt unit in my Gen2.

[FL06SRT10]

LOL yeah...I just put an rebuilt unit in my Gen2.

So how can I get with ya to get the atf4? Let me know! Thanks.

I'm going to run a 1/3 can of sea foam in the intake tomorrow... 1/3 in gas and 1/3 in oil. U guys ever use this stuff?

[SmokedRam]

So how can I get with ya to get the atf4? Let me know! Thanks.

I'm going to run a 1/3 can of sea foam in the intake tomorrow... 1/3 in gas and 1/3 in oil. U guys ever use this stuff?

ON the ATF+4, just send me a text...I can PM you my number...I can snag you a case from work here...it is labeled Advance Auto Parts ATF+4, but we buy it from Ashland (valvoline) and fill it into their bottles.


As far as the Seafoam...I never use it and never will...if you wanna clean your engine, use a high detergent oil like Valvoline...step it up to a high mileage synthetic blend, (I prefer Castrol GTX High Mileage)...I wouldnt run full synthetic on that engine, stick to either conventional or a syn blend.

[FL06SRT10]

Thanks! Sent ya a pm

[SmokedRam]

Nice meeting you today...if ya need anything else just give me a shout.

[FL06SRT10]

Thanks again my friend!!! Take care!

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