This board is killing me. I read all about your problems, then run out to check my new 1999 2500 4x4. 44,000mi. Found chunks of an old thermostat bouncing around under the installed one. My exhaust manifold has a huge split in it right dead center by the turbo. I got this stupid ball right in the center of the bed. Dont know how the hell to get it out. But, you know... ... ... life is good. I get a woody everytime i sit in those black leather seats and pop in neil youngs greatest hits!!! Yeah Baby... . life is great... RRR