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I have a 4x4 99 3500 that I need to replace a front rotor and don't have a manual. I have the outer hub off but haven't found what is still holding the rotor on the truck. I see 4, star head bolts (size ?) on the rear of the housing around the axel, is that holding it all together? I have...

Dusty Is the TSB calling for a additional trany cooler? Did you install a Mopar or aftermarket trany cooler if that is what it called for. I don't hear the roar that everyone is talking about so I will replace the fan clutch. What is the wrench that I need for replacing the fan clutch. Ian

Fan Clutch I think I will replace the fan clutch and the T-stat first. Any sugestions on where to get a 190 deg fan clutch? Yhanks for the help

More info Yes both the engine and trans will overheat. The truck has 65,000 miles, the fluid and filter was changed 15,000 miles ago, had the problem before and after the fluid and filter change. Dealer changed the t-stat under warranty last year (not the problem). There are no restrictions...

I hope that someone can help me. I have a 99 3500 with a auto that I use for hauling and a daily work truck. I have major trouble with pulling any trailer (3,000 to 20,000) with out overheating the truck. This is only a problem during stop and go city driving at any temp over 70 deg outside. If...

For the dodge, I didn't know much about the cummins, and I was unhappy about the preformance of the engine and drivetrain for the first year and a half. I now have been educated by this web site and I am slowly working to correct the problems with the preformance. My dealership is completly...

I have a 8. 5 western on my truck, great plow, nice setup for removing and reinstalling (plow, lights and pump all come off at once) it take me working alone 10 min to put the plow on and 5 min to remove. The hand held controll is the best I have ever used. In 2 years of heavy use the only...

I found some black ice about 10 years ago and was in for a fun ride. Driving south on I-71 in Cleveland with a 78 GMC full time 4x4 with a snow plow on the front Crested a hill which is really a bridge getting on to 237 in front of the airport. Well the winds were blowing right across the...

Thanks for the info, now time to go paint Ian

I'm a new member but have owned a few dodge trucks with auto trans problems. 94 2500, 318 gaser with auto, blew the trany with about 50k miles used for some towing (2 horse trailer max) some grain and hay hauling, I would call it light duty. truck #2 97 2500, 360 gaser, same uses as above 44K...

Just recieved my gages and 3 gage pillar pod from Diesel Dynamics and was going to paint it to match the interior. Before I paint the new pillar is there any prep needed for the new plastic. By the way I'm a new member and this site has given me some great info on solving problems with my...