Hello Fellow Ram Owners,
Early this year I purchased a 2003 Ram SLT 2500 4x4 2 door standard cab with a 5.7 Hemi. The truck was in excellent condition (for New Hampshire) except for the bed which had wheel well rot. Here is what I have done so far: Repaired the rot with new metal, New shocks, steering stabilizer shock, front u-joints, front brakes and tires. I eventually need to replace the heater core, not looking forward to that one.
Here is where I need some help. While I can tackle the work mentioned above, I am at a loss when it comes to the engine. I have no maintenance records for the truck and it is in dyer need of a tune up. The truck has 175,000 miles and everything under the hood, with the exception of the spark plug wires which were replaced right before I bought the truck, looks original. I am not an engine guy so when I search for information I am a bit overwhelmed with what I have read online and I am more confused on what should be replaced and what type or manufacturer I should use to do the tune up.
I pulled a couple spark plugs and they are rough and worn. The coil packs are corroded and starting to fall apart. There so many options for these when I look online I have no idea if I am buying crap or good parts.
Any suggestions on a good ignition tune up kit? What else should I be looking to replace while I am in there?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Early this year I purchased a 2003 Ram SLT 2500 4x4 2 door standard cab with a 5.7 Hemi. The truck was in excellent condition (for New Hampshire) except for the bed which had wheel well rot. Here is what I have done so far: Repaired the rot with new metal, New shocks, steering stabilizer shock, front u-joints, front brakes and tires. I eventually need to replace the heater core, not looking forward to that one.
Here is where I need some help. While I can tackle the work mentioned above, I am at a loss when it comes to the engine. I have no maintenance records for the truck and it is in dyer need of a tune up. The truck has 175,000 miles and everything under the hood, with the exception of the spark plug wires which were replaced right before I bought the truck, looks original. I am not an engine guy so when I search for information I am a bit overwhelmed with what I have read online and I am more confused on what should be replaced and what type or manufacturer I should use to do the tune up.
I pulled a couple spark plugs and they are rough and worn. The coil packs are corroded and starting to fall apart. There so many options for these when I look online I have no idea if I am buying crap or good parts.
Any suggestions on a good ignition tune up kit? What else should I be looking to replace while I am in there?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!