2001 Dodge Ram 2500 - Random Missfire, Blown Brake Line, no Heat or AC - basically it's an Old Dodge

[@WatchWesWork]

Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics: kzbin.info/door/n4Ifss-t3wMT6VBzQoKPUA Terminal Cleaning Tool: amzn.to/3henXPT Spark Plug Wire Crimper: amzn.to/33ji0Mi

[@lolpro-bx3oy]

Do you know what p0340 is on a dodge ram 2500 gas and the year is 2002 and what would I do to fix it

[@WatchWesWork]

@@lolpro-bx3oy It's a cam shaft sensor signal code. But fixing it would require diagnosing the problem.

[@WatchWesWork]

@@cav444 I probably bought it from Zoro, which is part of Grainger.

[@gmcman355crazy]

Next time use a little water and baking soda and it will melt that corrosion right off the battery terminals. Make them look like brand new in less then. Min

[@Megabob777]

@@gmcman355crazy I thought I was the only one who knew that trick, I never see anyone else do it

[@kenburner]

Flaps loose grill a few times, says “That's probably fine.” Thought I was watching Vice Grip Garage there for a second!

[@phooesnax]

OHHHH I don't know:-0)

[@mikebeson3866]

Jumps inside the Drinker Side of the the truck and cracks open a cold snack. "Whatcha got there fella? A Dodge truck?" "That's Just Fine, we will just leave that right there."

[@phooesnax]

Mike Beson just get out the Tanya Harding and fix that Dodge in 32.8 days!..........no

[@donniecoleman1324]

vice grips garage, well I don't know, but that's pretty cold.

[@phooesnax]

Donnie Coleman cold snack?

[@jackking5567]

Back in my youth (skint days) my test for ignition wires was to start the engine at night and look at it in the dark. It's amazing how many small sparks are flying around those wires!

[@adamschultz1515]

Add spray bottle with water mist some it’s like 4th of July under the hood

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@adamschultz1515 add some salt should raise conductivities to the next level.

[@davidhudson5452]

Yes Us Stone Ages Mechanics Young Mechanics Dont Know

[@RetiredPilot]

My son had a chevy C10 pickup and he carried around a can of PDQ. Every time it rained it wouldn't start without removing the distributor cap and spraying it with PDQ.

[@Tshade67]

@@adamschultz1515 I was about to reply the same thing.

[@dmkaeding]

Every time you show the underside of those rusted out vehicles, it reminds me of the Titanic wreckage. It had salt water issues too.

[@WatchWesWork]

Less barnacles...

[@SteveKirks]

@@WatchWesWork You should do a "Rust in Piece" video montage of all of the rusty crusty footage you have. Special for reaching 100K subs?

[@Bobbywolf64]

@@SteveKirks I think you will find that every vehicle he works on beyond a few years old is rusty. It is a serious, but commonplace problem for vehicles in the salt belt. Up here in east coast canada, its as bad, if not worse. Very few vehicles last over 10 years. You can replace worn or broken parts, but near impossible to fix the rusty chassis and body. You and prolong the inevitable by patching the bad spots, but rust always wins.

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

@@Bobbywolf64 same here in upstate new York. 🥺

[@PatrickLeeUS]

@@Bobbywolf64 FluidFilm is your friend. Coat your car with it on day 1.

[@RustyRogers]

Weight reduced, ventilation improved, drainage enhanced. You guys have it all!

[@mnieh9869]

Wes, if you don't use that pen to do all future drawings on wiring diagrams I'll be VERY upset :D

[@WatchWesWork]

I did return it!

[@gtb81.]

@@WatchWesWork darn, that would've been a nice easter egg for future vids

[@Shane-Singleton]

@@WatchWesWork I will offer that customer $10 cashola to buy that pen for you to use in future videos.

[@bobmccown4588]

"Load up the parts cannon" got an out-loud chuckle.

[@donniecoleman1324]

that kinda of sounds like where I use to work. had some guys that were just parts changers.

[@michaelkoncal7622]

That old dodge has been abused and neglected for 9+ years!!!! I say it has done well!!! Man you know your stuff and I'm Impressed!

[@GeekGinger]

When I started my career as an IT guy I favored certain brands of computers. After 20 years I hate them all equally. I assume that mechanics get to the same point.

[@WatchWesWork]

Yeah, but some brands are so much easier to work on. For example, almost every domestic vehicle requires screwdrivers, impact wrenches, pry bars, etc to get the stupid air filter out. On a Toyota you just pop 2 clips...

[@GeekGinger]

Watch Wes Work But then Toyota frames turn into a pile of red dust 😀 I totally understand the ease of maintenance thing, though, and the frustration that comes with a poorly designed system. Nothing builds hatred more than a simple job hindered by poor design choices.

[@chrisfreemesser]

I'm with ya there Darryl...after a day of trying to support modern computers I restore my sanity with a few hours on an Atari 800XL ;)

[@kevinbarry71]

Watch Wes Work and on a Volkswagen, you need special tools to get to the air filter.

[@davidhudson5452]

Da Da

[@SmallMartingale]

I had this truck and absolutely adored it. It rusted away but I drove it till the very end, I hated getting rid of it and still think about it today :(

[@evilkidd174]

Ahh the Scotty Kilmer school of brake line repair. Compression fittings, SMFH. Wes you have the patience of a saint.

[@danielbaker0625]

Scotty Kilmer. Oh god. 🤣

[@F6HemiCharger]

More like Shoddy Kilmer 😂

[@gunners4129]

Scotty kilcar

[@ferrumignis]

@@F6HemiCharger _"Shoddy Kilmer"_ 🤣🤣🤣

[@claytons4789]

@@ferrumignis shoddy kill me ;)

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Thank you Wes for all the great videos. I had a 99 Ram sport. In regarding the failed steering on those trucks, I found the 1987 GM Chevy 3500 steering gearbox was the cure-all for worn gearboxes and a Borgeson steering shaft.

[@legionofanon]

Something Ive found in my research is that they used the wrong ball bearings in the steering box and they had a lot of slop. The red head steering rebuild corrects these issues by replacing the bearings and eliminating the slop

[@ruller213]

Does this by chance apply to the 2000 ram 1500 ? My death wander isn't as bad as some people's I've seen but I'm really wanting to fix all the minor issues on this thing since it's my first 5 speed 4wd, in great shape with little to no rust, only 161k miles

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

@@ruller213 I cannot tell you on this. I bet it will fit. While the one ton gear box did not remove death wobble, my steering was extra firm, and very responsive. Significantly more than the 1500 style box. I also installed a Borgenson steering shaft as well. The one ton box has a extra splined nipple on the end, just cut off if you need to.

[@chevy6794]

@@ruller213good track bar. HD T steering. Lukes links and good ball joints. Also check the column. They get sloppy where the shaft comes out of the column. I have a 2500 and went with the free spin kit too. Made a big difference.

[@jrichmang]

"Ethanol" - finder of all small EVAP leaks on older Chryslers with rubber hoses

[@wssides]

I like propane myself.

[@rustierone]

Bought my first Dodge Ram truck in 1995. Got talked into buying a new one in 2005. Still driving it today. Both served/serving me well. You must have had a close encounter of the 3rd kind while riding in a Dodge so I won't hold it against you, but I still think you should give it a wax job as penance ;-)

[@ricochetey]

The 2nd gen trucks have a special place in my heart. I've always had Fords but I really appreciate that muscle truck bodystyle. Too bad they all rusted away... at least here in MN 😔

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I have never seen a motor in such need of a tune up. Crazy how people take care of their equipment. The battery, terminals, wow! These are things the owner would see when checking the oil. Again Wes you are able to shock me with rust conditions in your area. The rust on the trucks suspension/differential are crusty/crunchy, incredible. Every time I see one of your videos showing this rust I check my trucks frames for damage and immediately address it.

[@2nickles647]

Probably a farmer 😅

[@JamesAgans]

LOLOL you think this guy checked his oil???? Lolol

[@pv2xeek]

25:08 Ah yes, the classic 7 cylinder Mopar. :P

[@maxsav007]

On behalf of the future parts store employee, thanks for cleaning up the battery posts

[@gunners4129]

I was literally staring at them until he said it and I immediately sighed 😅

[@SaltyPO]

Ive got an old 92 Dodge 2500 Van that looks amazingly like that truck underneath! Also needs a tune up and brakework, but i just started it on the 1st try after a year sitting, that 318 is loyal as hell. Ill patch it up and keep it till the body falls off.

[@geipelstoys9923]

"Its still a dodge". indeed it is, i literally just did an entire front brake job on my 98 Ram 1500 4wd last weekend, front hard lines, hoses, calipers pads and rotors. my lines were rusted and on the verge of popping at the exact same spot, that T-split for the front lol. Ive got a vacuum leak somewhere on mine, i might have to check those evap hoses. Great video Wes. keep on keepin on.

[@ryanroads7748]

I heard that wire arching before you even showed it on camera. 🤟

[@WatchWesWork]

Yeah, pretty easy call on this one!

[@walterhubicki5207]

Funny, I have a 2001 Durango with 218,000 miles. It's just a plow truck now. Not on the road, but I did a tune up as was idling rough. Same darn thing. I pulled the plugs and the electrodes were burned right down in the ceramic insulators. Not sure how it was running. Those 360s will run, even abused, for quite a while.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Gotta love champion plugs they only run in your lawnmower and a Dodge

[@assessor1276]

It’s amazing that it ran as well as it did.

[@timcostello1700]

I still have my 2001. It's funny I've already replaced brake lines. Tuned up was basic. Still runs like a top. Have to replace front axle seal. Love the power. 200,000 miles and still running. Knock on wood.

[@arevalo8789]

“Maintenance? Ehh who needs it” -That Dodge owner

[@silasmarner7586]

The spark plugs of everlastic grief and sorrow.

[@mikeabner0511]

The main problem I could see with that Dodge is the lack of preventative maintenance. I'm glad I don't live in the rust belt.

[@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884]

I have a 99 with zero rust. Glad I dont live in the rust belt either. Nothing last when it gets a salt bath everyday through the winter

[@jerryc3050]

@@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884 In New York, according to sources, they (gov't) salt the dusty roads. And in MN: "Frequent washing gets to those hidden spots, according to Feehan, who washes his car once a week. “It's that middle temperature that's from 5 degrees to 35 degrees that really makes a mess." I'm a good ole boy from the deep south and when that MN man says middle temps 5 degrees to 35 degrees, I get down on my knees thanking God that I ain't a northerner or even southerners who are close to the Mason-Dixon line.

[@DirtForester]

@@jerryc3050 I work outside and I’d rather see 20 degrees than 90.

[@jerryc3050]

@@DirtForester Right now we have 101 degrees making it feel like115° according to weatherman. In MN right now they are experiencing 76 degrees and it feels like that. I'd like to modify my earlier comment and wish that 76° or even 85° is preferable... 😅

[@danielbaker0625]

“There’s your problem lady” south main auto repair

[@jodydoakes8754]

Thanks Wes, nice videos. Sorry you have to deal with all of that rust. I lived in the salt belt for 50 years, now in Florida. I cannot tell you how nice it is to look under my old cars and see no rust. I guess everybody already knows this.

[@nwedrikkozijn]

The best anti-Depressant, C madness,, Dow Jones, Political BS, hate, panic and woke medicine there is. WWW is pure enjoyment, made my day! Thanks Wes, Lube Lady , son & dog!

[@kylefowler5082]

I have owned own a 99 dodge ram 1500 as a daily driver for 5+ years now so I know a few quirks about this generation. First off you actually could get a crew cab (bigger than a quad cab) Dodge Ram if you had a single cab modified by an aftermarket company back in the day. There's at least one video of one on KZbin. Second its really common for the wire off the coil to go bad before the other plug wires do. The same thing happened on my truck. I fixed the coil wire and got another year or so out of the rest of the wires before swapping them for maintenance sake. Third the ABS on my truck doesn't work at all and no there is no trouble code that has ever popped up for it even when I slide lol, so I don't blame your customer for not wanting to fix that issue. I'm pretty sure they would be wasting money trying to fix Dodge's faulty ABS. Thanks for the videos!

[@IBenZik]

You, Ivan, Eric, Blogit and Leggit and Diagnose Dan keep me happy in my retirement. It's been raining in southern Wisconsin all week too

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

That spark is big enough to bar-b-que a chicken on! Good One Wes!

[@Vfh........y]

You and Erico are the only ones keeping it real. These are my go-to people thank you so much with us

[@bevanson]

‘Old Russian repair, no parts required, make Ivan proud...’ I pissed myself laughing!

[@edwinsemidey1992]

Loved all you did, but dam ever heard of Maintenance. They are lucky it hasn't broken down sooner.

[@owgotstung5354]

We had a 97 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the transmission went at 37,000 miles. Reverse needed a rev to engage it. Whenever I hear about Dodge, the first thing that comes to mind is the transmission failures. You have to be a Dodge fan to want a Dodge, too many problems. They had the Cummins 5.9 12 valve which is legendary, but the truck falls apart around it.

[@donithus2426]

The wires coming off in pieces reminds me of my first truck, the year was 2005 and my grandfather had given me his 96 ranger he bought new. Only thing he ever did was oil changes. Sunday night at 5pm with school the next day we broke the first wire. My friends late 70s model half ton Chevy had never driven so fast to get to the parts store on time LMAO. Think we had that thing pushing 90

[@beechwood619]

Great Dodge, Still running, almost 20 years old. I got an 05 with a Hemi, maintenance only for all these years.

[@WatchWesWork]

Those Hemis are pretty good. They occasionally burn up a valve or break a valve spring, but overall good.

[@ethansampson9225]

I have a 2001 dodge dually 4wd manual. That has a 5.9 12 valve engine in it . I'm glad its in much better shape

[@buckskinlady]

Im pretty sure dodge stopped offering the 12 valve cummins in 1998 in favor of the 24 valve cummins.

[@gino7444]

Quite often i rerun your vids because i love them, on this one under your breath "Freakin' Dodges" i laughed my ass off, it was a pleasure to watch you work this freakin' Dodge again Wes 🛠

[@avikashramjit165]

Were watching 👀 those battery terminals,saying in my mind you would definitely clean them up,lol

[@bdtaylor1979]

Every time I watch a video like this I'm glad I live in the southern part of the country.

[@DieselCreek]

I’m with the customer on this ABS is the devil... also I need a video on that crawler STAT

[@bluegrallis]

That little guy is nothing, compared to what Diesel Creek has to play with, but I think it will be fun. I canardly wait for the video.

[@DieselCreek]

Charles Tucker dozers/crawlers are fun not matter how big or small, I love the old iron!

[@bluegrallis]

@@DieselCreek I'll let you know how much fun it is, when the bill is paid and it's back home with me 👌

[@pjchris90]

Trying to sort the electrical problems without a schematic is when the fun really starts! Great trouble shooting videos. Thanx.

[@slowride55]

Power of the visual inspection.

[@wmichaels362]

Those terminal burnishing files are a great tool. I'm glad you and Ivan like and use them. The other 'tool' I sent Ivan was CAIG DeoxIT 5% Spray Contact Cleaner.

[@WatchWesWork]

Thanks for the tips!

[@johndabato3316]

Excellent work on the brakes and ALL the rest!!!!! As usual 👍 An old mechanic once told me a trick to clean the battery cable connectors. Dip them in a glass of water for a few minutes (while you clean the battery terminals.) Sounds dumb, but the results are great. And I do not by any means to tell you how to do your job, just an old trick I thought I'd share.🙂

[@WatchWesWork]

My dad used to use Pepsi...

[@billywird]

@@WatchWesWork Yeah my Dad told me about that as well.

[@2nickles647]

I use baking soda. A table spoon and a glass of water mix and leave the terminal end for about 30 mins. Works wonders. Then I poured the rest on my battery and got it cleaned. Washed the whole shebang with hot water. Coat the terminal with battery silicon paste.

[@MattKrogmeier]

@@WatchWesWorksame, but Coke! I kept wondering why you didn’t clean that all up with some baking soda mixed with water.

[@andrewf9673]

We have a lot of rain in UK but never seen rust to this extent. After 3 years most vehicles are tested each year and brake lines etc would never be able to get to this stage of decay. Great work as usual Wes

[@Suedeman]

Ironically the rust here in the Midwest wouldn't be as big a deal if we got more rain over winter. Problem is the salt and brine they spread to deal with the ice and snow

[@Suedeman]

Ironically the rust here in the Midwest wouldn't be as big a deal if we got more rain over winter. Problem is the salt and brine they spread to deal with the ice and snow

[@mikekisch5563]

You do a great job loosening the rusty bolts/nuts.

[@joemalone9380]

i genuinely never thought that could be done to a bleed nipple . you are a genius

[@BlackCherry5Oh]

Compression fittings on brake lines - Scotty Kilmer approved!

[@James-xo4uv]

Watching this video makes me miss my 2001 2500 4x4 Ram ,I did enjoy your video, even with the Dodge knocks . Thank You Wes

[@joevalente8957]

As a Dodge owner, I have learned rather than blaming the Dodge, blame the service tech... use one that cares for the product.

[@johnfleury5430]

Ya agree I'm a dodge owner myself since 93 never had rust problems fill the bottom of the doors with oil and rocker panels Take the tails lights off in the spring and pressure wash the fender wells

[@workingshlub8861]

@@johnfleury5430 have 2001 that has plowed all its life...previous owner fluid filmed every year ..minimal rust..like anything its all how its maintained.

[@mrmotofy]

Most owners don't do anything till it's broke down...PM what's that. A Tech can't fix stuff or make suggestions if he never sees the vehicle

[@workingshlub8861]

@@mrmotofy could not agree more and car companies count on that...

[@isbcornbinder]

I have a 2002 2500 4X4, Diesel. I had a trip down memory lane while I watched your video. Been there done all of that.

[@seastacker8582]

I’m a Ford guy. My father in law is a dodge guy. He talks about his cummins (which I also love). I say yeah.... love the motor... too bad it’s attached to a Dodge. 😂

[@kasondocherty8206]

Call it a shipping crate with a golden egg under the hood🤣🤣

[@arthuritchybollix5064]

I'm a ford guy your an idiot I'm a ford guy 🤣

[@peterpeterson7784]

I hope the guy at Dodge that decided to put a Cummins engine in the pickups got a huge bonus check because he saved the company.

[@bagelbytes69420]

@ Coyote F150's and the older 6.2L (6.4?) raptor doe... Mmmm

[@delorean623]

I didn't realize the difference in coil wire ends.... Did a tune up on my 85 Town Car today and had 3 coil wires to pick from. This video made the choice easy! Thank you!

[@Whatsinmygreygarage]

Wes, You definitely know your stuff! You know what the best lock tight is! Rust! Love your vids.

[@bostedtap8399]

Never seen a battery terminal and post clamp cleaning tool before 👍, I used to use a mild alkaline solution to dissolve or neutralise the corrosion, Cabbage water works well, though a very mild bleach works, do not use a strong solution or an energetic reaction will ensue, and spit out all over. Hi tension hardware was definitely toast, same with brake fluid. Great vlog Wes, thanks for sharing.

[@WatchWesWork]

My dad used to use Pepsi.

[@dannyhubert5722]

I have 99 dodge van 1500 with 156789miles runs great frame is amazing too i bought 5 years ago

[@jennyoreilly5980]

An old fashioned tip. Mix up some bi-carb soda with hot water and pour over battery terminals to eliminate corrosion build up.

[@robertc1978]

Coca-Cola works the same way

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Hey I have a 2003 dodge 1500 4x4 and mine purrs like a kitten Wes, lol! And I love Ivan, hes the best!

[@waterbourne9282]

Oh that rust, looks like its been rolling about on a beach for a year. Great to see how you deal with it, glad we don't use that salt here.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Very well done again! I have seen pickup trucks with lambs/sheep loaded on the bed. But never one with a lamb under the dashboard/glove box! 😁😁 Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health. Postscriptum: I really hope that the Dodge owner will let you fix the alignment and steering problem now that the car runs fast again.

[@WLEE2012]

I used to want to move to the Midwest and enjoy the snow and good whitetail hunting, after watching your videos and all the extra steps you have to take due to rust I have much less desire for that and I'm very thankful for living in Texas

[@WatchWesWork]

Psh. High taxes, high property values, massive corruption, terrible weather, economic depression, you don't know what you're missing!

[@WLEE2012]

@@WatchWesWork we don't have state income taxes here but they get it out of ya with property tax. But at least my truck rusting out from under me is one less worry

[@ratfink9205]

I have an 01 Sport. Yeah they have their quirks but I love the old girl. It's been good to me. No rust on mine though. I think someone made an effort at rustproofing and I live farther south where salt isn't such an issue.

[@mikeguilbeau3940]

I can tell that you have watching the south main auto channel with Eric he is real good at finding problems.

[@thomasmarsh8313]

130k on original plugs and wires. Dodges are pretty good. Hard to blame Dodge for something getting jammed in the blower motor and the relay failing as designed.

[@gutsngorrrr]

I always thought vehicles here in the UK suffered badly from rust, but yours is just on another level.

[@WatchWesWork]

Americas always have to do things bigger. Even rust!

[@aserta]

FYI, be careful about high voltage feeding into the laptop. Whilst the board has protection, the HDD does not. If you have important stuff in there, i'd probably not keep it inside. I learnt that the hard way with a Leyden jar.

[@2dfx]

The pico scope he is attaching it to is a USB device and it's isolated from the USB bus. No need to worry.

[@gregd931]

AvE has Prudence the safety goat and now you have Penelope the safety lamb!!!!! Damn son, now you really are coming up in the world!!!!

[@avelezusmc7929]

That's one heck of a battery,,, great work

[@Paramount531]

I bought a 2000 Ram 1500 brand new, in the 90,000 miles that I owned it I replaced one cracked thermostat gasket and the brake proportioning valve. Other than routine maintenance, that was it, the most reliable truck I have owned.

[@zackeudy6236]

You should try wrenching on an old Dodge. Super easy. If you don't like the smog stuff, pull it out. Then you put a blower on it.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Oh man! Some of the patients that come to the surgery, this Dodge truck reminds me of the dump truck that you fixed which was full of salt crust. But, still they perform sterling work for the owners. I lived in the Arabian (or Persian) Gulf - Dubai - for some years and there too the sands are salty and take a toll on anything of steel. Thanks for posting!

[@blackscotydog]

Its a wonder that truck started with those battery terminals like that..... wow.

[@az7378]

The owners treat this truck like crap.

[@kjcorder]

My 2003 4runner had copper positive terminal connector. The buildup built up so badly it separated the terminal from the post. One day it just wouldn't start. Pulled the terminal off to clean it and it completely fell apart... new terminal installed in the parking garage and all was good again

[@jackacuff5851]

Another great video, Wes! I drive an MB CLK 2003 it's only got 63,000 KM. But I just can't seem to wanna watch anything except your repairs, you are just fantastic!

[@bluef1sh926]

8:45 so that's where cocaine comes from. Dumb dealers smuggling in from south america when it's right here, on your battery terminals.

[@WatchWesWork]

Try before you buy!

[@donniecoleman1324]

think about snorting that stuff.

[@ferrumignis]

@@WatchWesWork Boiling water from a kettle dissolves that stuff almost instantly.

[@yqwgjsg]

It’s a brave man that says we don’t have a ground problem when talking about a Chrysler product.

[@WatchWesWork]

Well not today...

[@jonka1]

When dealing with that type of flat spade connector I put a slight twist on the male spades. This ensures a sprung contact in the female which always cures the issue.

[@benjaminburrell263]

The truck itself is not always necessarily the problem a lot of times it's the owner of the vehicle that just lets things go I have a 2001 Dodge Ram and it's in damn good shape

[@brianhigginbotham4489]

Looks just like a south main auto’s vehicle after one winter lol!

[@cableandchain]

most mechanics wont fix little stuff as they go like vac leaks or dirty battery cables they just fix whats needed you are awesome to go extra mile to help some one out

[@WatchWesWork]

If I see it I have to fix it or at least note it or it will be back to haunt me.

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

When you break out the wiring diagrams, We turn off the other monitors and start paying close attention.

[@roberthocking9138]

Hi Wes, an old Aussie remedy for those battery terminals I’d bicarb Soda mixed in water, take the terminals off and paint on, it eats all the corrosion, then clean off with Plain water and dry. Also environmentally friendly. 👍

[@arthurbolton8477]

boiling water takes all that frost off the battery terminals,

[@wssides]

Add 1/4 cup baking soda to the boiling water.

[@weshawkins7165]

I love the chia pet on the positive battery post.

[@markbowen3638]

Great job as always! That truck has been seriously neglected. Those brake pipes have been bad for a while. Here in the UK it wouldn't pass the yearly roadworthy certificate if the ABS was disabled. I understand that some people aren't mechanically minded but that truck was a death trap. Great explanation of the diagnostic process and loved those contact cleaner tweezers! You definitely have mastered a whole special skill set when it comes to dismantling rusted junk. The UK is known for its wet climate,but have never seen a truck as bad as that. Great job Wes I salute you!

[@WatchWesWork]

You just aren't trying! We can get rust like this in 5 years if we work at it!

[@johnlemmey7698]

I just got all excited and you tell me not to worry about that. Not happy. Will be hanging out for the next video.

[@glinester]

I don't think Dodges are bad, I think this one has been used and abused for two decades and is now starting to show it.

[@az7378]

Yep. The owners can't put coolant in it or clean the battery terminals. They must be glad that the engine didn't blow it's head gasket or warp the head. They are also lucky that they did not need to buy a brand new battery. Wes really saved these customers their truck.

[@steverennekamp2125]

I agree

[@717weston]

They suck

[@TheKillerMarine]

@@717weston Ok bud

[@garykirk1968]

@@az7378 Yeah, those Magnum engines are pretty friggin hard man. I had a 99 with a 318 we bored to max over and ran it hard for at least 25 minutes with no coolant. Fired right up the next day and drove right on the trailer.

[@gayle4804]

Love you talking to the pup and Working on that truck I'm glad you got it fixed

[@jerryglen986]

CCCP PROUD OF WES. For his service Mr. Stalin will be sending Wes to Siberia for a 10 year vacation 😊

[@2500mike]

Being that I've only driven Dodge trucks for the last 17 years I guess I like them. It's always a bad example in a shop. These people really beat the crap out of them and do zero maintenance. As much as pickups cost I don't get it. Anyway. Really enjoyed this one. Look forward to the next. Take care Good call keeping the lamb pen. A must have haha

[@WatchWesWork]

I did end up returning it!

[@GuyinWY]

“Frigging Dodge...” oh, how many times have I said that. 😆 I love Chrysler products.

[@WatchWesWork]

I know man. Keeps us all busy I guess!

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

Guy in WY Enjoy watching you work on fords all the time. 👍🏻

[@Max-yj4sp]

I had one of these trucks. It blew every single brake line and the 4 link front end ate track bars lol. I still love the body style.

[@martinfarley2026]

i am so glad the uk mot test is so good ,that level of general neglect is frightening especially in a country like the us

[@JosephQPublic]

The US isn’t anything special...

[@moconnell663]

Neglect? This truck is pretty minty compared to some of the stuff around me. I particularly like the trucks where you can't tell which bolts are broken, the cab mounts or the bed because they seem to move independently.

[@gregorybell7301]

Are you going to front me the money to buy a new truck every five years. It’s state government fault for dumbing millions of pounds of salt on the road for 6 months out of the year.

[@martinfarley2026]

@@gregorybell7301 i am sorry to offend or upset you or any one else it was just an observation on the safety aspect of your country's system not your vehicle directly ,

[@firesurfer]

The UK doesn't have weather like the US. Snow and ice are not an issue for you. There are whole areas of the country that gets 4 feet or more of snow.

[@silasmarner7586]

34:46 Rattle Trap! Great video Wes!

[@MW-rk7nl]

Uplaoding during the day on a week day!? there goes my productivity lol

[@jeffreyschlaerth2199]

Wes, your comment about the diagnostic work @ 30:52 is understood. However, that is probably the best part of your videos (along with the little things you do that are too numerous to mention) . Watching you diagnose a vehicle's issues, while frustrating for you, is kind of like following a Sherlock Holmes story. What will the be the big surprise in the end in a whodunit sort of manner? I love how you show the diagnosis process and I love your clear explanations of what is and what is not the problem.

[@wes11bravo]

And, I saw somewhere that using brass compression fittings on brake lines is absolutely as safe as you can get. At least as safe as using hydrogen in your rigid airship. OH THE HUMANITY.

[@Vfh........y]

I don't know if anybody on the internet works on as much varied equipment as Wes does....go wes

[@somerandomguy3868]

Yeah it's a dodge but the OEM plugs came out in one piece, ask any ford guy and they're going to say that sounds like pretty good day

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Exactly you can run standard copper plugs so they're cheap and they come out easy.

[@WatchWesWork]

Yeah Ford went from self ejecting plugs to welded in plugs.