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I need to replace the exxhaust system on my truck, 96 LWB, 5spd, 4x4, basically stock except for a #11 plate and GSK. I see systems on eBay in the $250-$350 range, the big difference from one to the other seems to be: 16ga vs 14ga tubing - I guess this is a longevity thing, but I wonder...

Replacing headgasket on my 96, I discovered that at least 3 of the pushrods were bent to the point of rubbing on the sides... Why would this happen? Truck is relatively new to me, but previous owner did some stuff: head replaced 20-30K miles ago heavier valve springs were installed at...

I have posted separately about the head gasket I am about to replace, now I am wondering if there is any advantage to lowering the CR while I am at it? This truck (96 w/5spd) is relatively mild (#11 plate, GSK, boost in the 20's, Dyno's 520ft/lbs) and I do not intend to bomb it any further, in...

I am replacing the head gasket on a 96... Cummins Northwest wants about $167 for the head gasket set, and about $49 for all the bolts. Sound reasonable? This will be the upgraded "marine" gasket that everyone talks about? Anything else I should need to buy? -Zach

<b>The story so far:</b> Truck is a 96 that I purchased from another TDR member in January, on the 2000 mile drive home we were a little bit low on coolant, but the PO had removed an Espar previous to sale so I attributed the low coolant to needing to bleed the system after it was opened up...

I am shopping for a 98 12-valve, and many ads do not list whether its a 24 or 12 valve, but do list the VIN number... Anyone know how to tell which engine it has based on the VIN?

I need some advice about buying a Ram turbodiesel, so hopefully I have come to the right place! I am looking for a truck to fill an all-purpose vehicle role, it will be my primary "good" vehicle for when my beater projects arent running, it will be our camping rig (yearly backcountry camping...