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[@Jordy-927]

Turns out the parts store did give you the correct solenoid. It was just for the stock manifold, not the owner installed upgraded one. That tidbit of info would have been helpful for you before you opened everything up. 😂

[@ricebike]

The plus, owner kept the old OEM part as backup

[@Jordy-927]

@@ricebike yes, it's a good thing to keep your non worn out stock parts. You just never know. At least that's what I keep telling my wife when she wants to throw stuff out🤣🤣

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

I was actually impressed by the quality of the old cameras. They overheated occasionally, but I could never figure out how you were getting everything in the picture the way you did. It seemed to get in close and far away pretty good too.

[@handyman1957]

I agree, the old camera's were so much better. This new one is all over the place and focus is mediocre at best and white balance is completely broken.

[@minnesotaman3]

This is the correct way to comment about the other camera being better the top comment in part 1 and the first video with this new camera was kinda rude and demanding

[@alexanderkupke920]

I am not sure what the new camera is / was, I think he used GoPros before, which are kind of known for having overheating issues sometimes. Those action camera type ones have the huge advantage of beeing not too fuzzy when it comes to focussing due to how they are built and work. You also don´t have to mess with any exposure settings etc under normal circumstances and credit where credit is due, GoPro did a really decent job on getting the software to handle that stuff under quite a range of situations while getting good video. That is exactly what those cameras are made for. Also depending on how they are set up or how you hold them, they have pretty good image stabilization. (some models depending on the video quality settings can be mounting to an airplane doing barrel rolls and they have so much leftover sensor real estate outside of what is saved as video, that they can keep a stable horizon. just by digitally rotating the image.) The new camera seemed to be a technically more decent camera when it comes to really detailed video or still photos, not sure exactly what kind, but with a wider aperture allowing to focus on the parts in front with the back getting blurry and a ton of settings that allow to tweak every little detail of light, colour, focus etc. Disadvantage, their automatic programs are quite often kind of lacking if you run the camera out of a set situation with even lighting etc. So as mentioned, the advantage is you can set everything individually, the disadvantage is you have to set up everything appropiately.

[@LabCat]

I liked the sepia tone at the end. Kinda made me feel like I was watching KZbin in the '70s. I think once you get the auto-focus and the light adjustment dialed in, things will come together! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

[@patrickdiehl6813]

I was laughing so hard about the retainer and you stumbling with the sequence to install it. 😂😂 Good thing the customer saved the original! Hope you, Lauren and the kids have a wonderful Thanksgiving ✌️

[@briansmith1514]

I wonder how many people screamed at their screen put the solenoid in first!!! No, not that way put the solenoid in first....Ahhhh!!! I, of course, sat patiently waiting as I knowingly knew that Rainman Ray would figure it out..

[@patrickdiehl6813]

@@briansmith1514 after his first attempt I saw the solution, I kept saying nope each time he failed and chuckled..

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I thought he might have to bring one of his children in to assemble that.🤣

[@kenkayiii]

"Yeah...I'm smart" (what does that mean?)

[@wernerpd777]

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 As Ray would say, it's all about the "shapes and colors."

[@markredf150]

I can see Ray at a KZbin award show someday, receiving a little trophy of some kind, showing it off and then throwing it down and everyone would scream "ANOTHA!!!" A la brakleen😊

[@BillFromAZ]

or there would be the shout of GRAVITY!

[@HermanKenis]

I never had the idee that your video quality was no good with the GoPro's :)

[@Unknownrobloxdude]

This camera is the definition of how to fix something that’s not broken.

[@danssmokintreasures]

Great follow up video, not worried about the camera, you will figure it out Ray.

[@dennisklipa4141]

Kinda liked the vintage 1960's look of the video on the final rest drive.

[@hanslarocca5490]

When an aftermarket upgrade actually doesn't work, Ray figures it out! Happy Thanksgiving Ray to you and your family 🦃

[@coltonkay9000]

Yeah, the owner of this truck broke rule number 1 A LOT with this truck. 'If it's not broke, don't fix it'

[@jwarmstrong]

@@coltonkay9000 But the ad said greater speed & super strong shifting plus 5 more miles per gallon - triple your money back warranty - ha ha

[@cw3339]

I stopped the video before watching it hopefully you tested the unit to see if it worked before you installed it. Now I will find out if you did...

[@DillonTurner395]

Thats a epc solenoids for a 4l60e gm trans and normally they are way more reliable and accurate. Can also move more fluid aswell. However I wonder if this solenoid was a cheap aftermarket and thats why it failed. We'll never know.

[@GeekBoyMN]

@@DillonTurner395 Not sure why anyone would put a GM part in a MoPar and expect it to work reliably. We see the results!!

[@255Vicks]

Not all "upgrades" are actual improvements. In this case the owner was smart and saved everyone some trouble by holding onto the original part.

[@TEDodd]

But it is a well known upgrade. And Ray reverted to the problematic OE part instead of just getting the right part.

[@edzimdahl1158]

I've actually kept all the parts taken off during upgrades or modifications on all my vehicles and projects, in case if sold or change plans

[@ScottDLR]

@@TEDodd True. The OE part isn't nearly as robust and reliable as that aftermarket kit. Should have gotten another one of those.

[@bobbg9041]

It looks like the aftermarket upgrade lasted 20 years give or take, I'd say thats better then the stock part if you ask me. Plus that was a pretty good looking Replacement part a lot of engineering went into it by the looks of the adaptor manifold. It wasn't your cheap blow molded plastic held in with chewing gum. I'd say from a manufacturing stand point it was as good if not better then the stock unit. And it was no doubt made by the same transmission manufacturer. If you think Dodge built that transmission your wrong, dodge orders parts and stipulates the quality the bean counters almost always go for the cheapest parts they can buy. As long as it last longer then you 60k mile 1 year warranty they are happy. No auto maker builds all there own parts, Ford, Gm and Chrysler do not own a tire manufacturing plant. Gm doesn't make seats. Ford don't make brake pads. Parts are obtained from other manufactures. The truck or car is assembled at a Brand manufacturer The companies who supply parts to the manufactures also make aftermarket parts. Do you think Ford makes the JBL radio parts, no Harmon electronics makes them for ford. Infinity for dodge Harmon kardon for upper end cars ( same company by the way) Alpine makes auto parts under the Alps brand as well as factory radios. Clarion has been making factory radios for 70 years. Many aftermarket parts are made by OEM suppliers.

[@ScottDLR]

​@@bobbg9041 I remember back in the day (because I bought one) that the factory part was sometimes failing within months or a couple of years. I bypassed all that by getting a hand-shaker.

[@alexanderkupke920]

I found the writing on the transmission pan beeing a nice touch to Ray explaining that he will reuse the gasket and why he prefers that type of gasket over the simpler rubber ones. For those who did not notice, the text said use reusable gasket / oilpan and what I assume would be the parts numbers for both.

[@claytoncoolidge992]

Ray the upgraded solenoid is ironically s gm part and you don't want to go bsck to the stock one it won't work right for kong with his upgrades just csll the chevy dlr cross the pn on the solenoid and it eill be fine. Thats why the oe style wouldnt fit the upgrade is not the same size as the original part

[@TEDodd]

I do wonder why the GM solenoid failed though. Others said it was from a 4L60 (or 4L80?) and I don't recall any of the solenoids in them being particularly failure prone.

[@claytoncoolidge992]

@@TEDodd most likely cause the dodge trans runs hot and dirty. I know the 49l8re is similar to my 46re but I don't know if the fluid fix helps them I run mine with regular dex/merc cause it's a bit thicker and helps lower the temp.

[@TEDodd]

@@claytoncoolidge992 but the GM solenoid is supposed to fix the Mopar failures. Unfortunately we don't know when itnwas installed.ed amf what solenoid was used. Maybe it was a cheap aftermarket one? Seems like it was a recent install given the fluid and filter condition.

[@claytoncoolidge992]

@@TEDodd it does fix the issue but I've noticed in the diesels witch are prone to higher temps that they do fail but at a lower rate and could be aftermarket as well hard to say but that truck screams he's one of those who likes to roll coal Alot and that's really hard on the tcc and causes Alot more debris at least that is what I've seen in my experience with them

[@TEDodd]

@@claytoncoolidge992 I suspect we agreee the OE solenoid won't be long lived. Hopefully he keeps the upgrade parts and gets good GM solenoid when it does.

[@randyarock]

That camera fail on the test drive - looks like it’s video from 1979! I know because I lived it! 😂

[@hot_wheelz]

Happy thanksgiving to the Rainman, Wife Unit and the little aliens. Hope you all have a most wonderful long weekend.

[@morgandude2002]

Morning from Texas.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

just good luck that the owner kept the original part! that allowed the truck to shift! great job again

[@ricebike]

Good catch to those who knew that was an upgrade solenoid from the part 1 video😅 I was wondering why a GM style solenoid was in a Chrysler Fiat vehicle 😅

[@kevincurry4735]

Happy Thanksgiving Eve Ray. Fill us up today with your automotive knowledge. 🚀👨🏻‍⚕️

[@Land2020-w6w]

Nice to see Lauren keeping an eye on you. Brilliant channel. Please keep the vids coming.

[@billyoung4089]

Kinda surprised that you didn't wash off the outside of the pan. Nice and shiny 😮

[@bilrand]

I am surprised you are not throwing out a video today taped earlier in the week. It's a big money day for utubers... lots of hits for those waiting for the turkey to roast. God Bless, hope you & your family have a fun filled Thanksgiving day.

[@robertlacob8831]

Good thing the owner retained the old parts! Job well done as Ford said years ago, Quality is job one!

[@ChrisD4335]

Just because you bought a new camera does not mean you can't use the action cams for what they are good at, use whatever is best for the task at hand rather than just one.

[@MrTherende]

So, the old Coastie had some fun customizing his truck. Good job Ray and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@BobThomas-gq5dh]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wonderful family! Be thankful for your many blessings you have gotten this past year! You've come a long way in 12 short months.

[@nightrunnerxm393]

25:00 Wow...that Doudge became a DeLorean and transported us into the '50s! Lookit that sepiatoned historical footage! :D

[@brerobsym]

Gees, I love that Cummins sound... about the only thing I miss about the trucking game is the sound of 15L of Cummins pulling 90+T across the Nullarbor and through the hills into Bunbury...... sigh.....

[@papatomsthoughts]

So the other solenoids you got the day before would most likely have worked with stock manifold. That makes sense. Good repair. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you

[@therealanthony4978]

Everyone complaining about the camera I’m a real sub and imma deal with whatever tech issues ray has bc when he figures it out he’s gonna be on

[@joshuafunk9438]

I know many of you loathe the new camera, but personally I love it. Yes it is a little rough on the eyes at times, but remember the man decided to keep doing daily uploads as he’s learning to use it; instead of just switching to a pre-recorded or weekly style. I would offer advice as I love my bulky manual adjusting Nikons. But I’m unsure what kind of camera this is. Overall, if you can find auto focus settings, and auto brightness settings, you should be set. I would recommend taking some time to play with some 2 minute recordings while using your various flashlights and lumen creating devices. The shutter speed on a big camera is what controls things like those fluttering lines you see on screen. Basically matching the speed of the lens to the frequency of the overhead lighting or spotlights. By adjusting the shutter speed and depth of opening of the lens, you can eliminate those items. But it gets complicated when you have multiple lighting sources operating at different brightness levels and different electrical frequencies to produce those lights. (This is one reason photographers bring their own light kits and charge more for certain kinds of sessions where they have to use their own lighting setup). Anyways, keep up the content Ray!

[@joshuafunk9438]

There’s more to it, but in a generic nutshell, once you can dial it in with some testing, you should be able to just use the same kinds of spotlights and flash lights and not have to worry about any adjustments each time you film. Conversely, if you often just grab and go, and don’t pay attention to the lights you use, you’ll have to memorize the settings or keep it written down somewhere to make sure you reset them for your filming session. I love the quality on the new camera. It’s fantastic for contrast, detail, and better image quality. Happy to help if I can Ray!

[@richardschmidt6619]

Great Diagnostic! Saved the customer a transmission replacement. Have a blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@user-pf6sn8rd2l]

Don't you just love it when the customer gives you half the necessary information? Why would the mechanic need to know the stock parts were replaced with parts of a different size!

[@larrybe2900]

Bigger wasn't better

[@donw3912]

The customer saved his own bacon by hanging onto the original unit...great call! As for the issue...it never ceases to amaze me that on newer rigs it's the small seemingly unimportant electronic stuff that causes problems. A great fix as always Ray...I hope the customer gets another one of those units to have since it seems they are a known problem. Thanks again for the great video Ray and i hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving🙂

[@richarddemelo5224]

Hey Ray if anybody gives you flack for reusing the gasket you can just point to the oil pan where it says to user the REUSABLE GASKET

[@dylanbrown136]

"Hello 6.7 Cummins" "What's Happening" had me rolling 🤣

[@ZGDX_Smiling_]

Ray Ray should give back the old solenoid and bracket assembly to the customer. It was an upgraded version of the original part.

[@Justice-Seeker]

Check if your new camera has image stabilization, optical preferred, and if so please turn it on. It'll dramatically improve the viewing experience. Even if it's digital stabilization it'll probably be worth it. If it doesn't (which would be mildly surprising) then look into a post-processing image stabilization software for whatever you use to edit your videos. The downside of such software is similar to digital stabilization, you lose a little image quality in exchange for being able to dynamically compensate for erratic motion. It also will add a bit to the rendering time. Image stabilization is something the go-pros do digitally by default afaik, the higher-quality ones may be optical, not sure.

[@michaelknorr6825]

Upgrades can backfire. The solenoid manefold is the valve body. The pan gaskets i was used to, you could use the bolts through the pan to hold the gasket in place. After doing thousands of then, it works well. The only pans it doesn't work on, belong to ford, and related.

[@that_bitch_emily]

I appreciate the “fellas…and ladies” 😂 keep up the amazing work Ray ❤

[@sparksalot4950]

Hi Rainman, thanks for sharing your time with us today!

[@leemarks9638]

No matter what type of business you are in, people are going to pick apart and critique what you say. I think you do a very good job in keeping people informed in the tractor community . Don't give up keep going. Many thanks to your show.

[@ralph5476]

Most KZbin videos I see, get significantly less than 10% of views, as "likes". Yours regularly gets a lot more. That must say something.

[@Zepplin76]

Gotta say the test drive camera settings are most accurate to Florida sun and blue skies. Can't see anything without light filter AKA sunglasses.

[@tinybrown6710]

😊 nice to see your 70's home movie clip going over the bridge..... just kidding, stick with it Ray, you'll master the new camera in no time....

[@timeverhartofficial]

Ray take the part and look at the part number laser etched and you may be able to get it.

[@Jetmo]

Smart Mechanic saves transmission! I hope that part last for a while. With 4000 on back order at the dealers. Customer may want to order one for a spare. Happy Thanksgiving to you , Wife Unit and Dave!

[@SiblingCreature]

I love that just by watching every video I'm able to follow a lot of the background byplay. Like when I heard that conversation with Dave, I knew which Toyota Dave was working on, and that it was Lauren who had keyed it on. (and that was before I heard Lauren chime in from the background with "My fault")

[@JohnDoe-ot6he]

Everyday you learn something new 👍

[@bobbywills9487]

You had them 1980s film quality going on while driving the truck. Everything was yellow. 😂

[@bobbg9041]

27:41 ANY TRANSMISSION GUYS KNOW WHAT AFTERMARKET UPGRADE KIT THAT FAILED WAS AND CAN RAY GET ONE BECAUSE AT SOME POINT THIS TRUCK WILL BE BACK. Yes its a fix, but its only a temporary repair, that stick solonoid motor will go out. And thus we are not sure the aftermarket parts stores repair part Is going to last as long.

[@newsnowriversidesgtrock]

I was typing the correct answer when you finally figured it out. Not really. I never figured it out but I thought that I could make myself look good. But, it didn't happen, I just made you look better.

[@mustachemike802]

Congratulations on the spatial recognition with that valve assembly... Puzzles are hard...😆 Happy Thanksgiving to you, the family and all the Rainman fans!

[@chatrkat]

That customer gets an extra charge for not disclosing that transmission was modified. Caused mechanic a lot of wasted productivity. The water pipe fittings and worm gear clamps would likely have made me reject even working on that truck. 👍🏻 Ray. Absolutely nothing stumps that man, now that’s the mark of a real pro.

[@JUNKEdDudek]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone!

[@imfloridano5448]

Ray you have a car lot inside and outside your shop now. I'm glad to see you have steady work coming daily. You are gonna need a tire replacement, balance system and alignment rack. Your shop can now support the additional sponsorship from these tool manufacturers

[@victorsantamaria100]

My man can diag any car problem, can't figure out camera settings. Can't fault you. Love your content

[@iamalittlepepper]

Ray i think Go Pro has a place in your tool box, you don't need to dump them out completely.. just like your plethora of different torque wrenches. If your new camera is able to, crank up the shutter speed a tad. Thank you for being so patient with your client, your client should had told you about the non standard manifold on the get go.

[@capnpugwash5403]

But why would the client know the solenoid was a different size unless he had been told, which is unlikely. Just good luck he didn't dump the old parts.

[@kthwkr]

Hmmm... Wait a second while I point this camera at a blue surface and trigger white balance. What a beautiful green sky. 😀

[@wackey3455]

Thanks Ray good to see you driving around with your sweetheart

[@noonehere1793]

I screamed the answer to your solenoid puzzle …. Didn’t you hear me? ….I liked the 1958 super 8 dads old camera setting at the end there….😀😆🙂

[@CrimeVid]

I like this camera, much clearer image, I can forgive a little background flicker. Ray will get the hang of it.

[@TheZakimus]

I know you still got stuff to figure out but I still feel like the go pro's were better, more consistent, better lighting, it all just looked better and was consistent

[@ErikssonTord_2]

All the best to you and Lauren!

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Change the pressure sensor too.. They fail as well and if you change the governor solenoid then might as well change that out as well. Many forums state that as well..

[@gerrywilson9865]

I grew up on black and white tv …..so it’s great

[@craigcraigster4999]

This brings back not so fond memories as a 17 y.o. kid upgrading my '69 Cougar's FMX trans with a B&M Transpak. Read the instructions 3x and followed them precisely, took the car for a gun-shy slow-mo test drive, and right after the 2-3 shift the trans SLAMMED back into 1st as the vehicle slowed. Solution: replace the vacuum modulator from the kit with the old OEM unit -- shifts were crisp as heck, chirping tires from 1-2 and 2-3 when given the beans. I was one happy and relieved kid! Happy Thanksgiving Ray, loved the Mars Rover camera footage at 24:42. 😂

[@olincantrell3638]

"You smart" I love watching you work.

[@henrys5373]

Notice the new camera is more sensitive to shakes/bumps and changing light levels. Hope you'll figure it out! Keep up the good work!

[@RickJohnson]

24:45 - white balance - what works for indoor LED lights (3000K-5000K) doesn't work outdoors (6500K).

[@wolfgangweber9924]

"shapes and colors" is now expanded to " shapes, colors and order of operation". Your videos are top notch !

[@ahoytheremate1954]

Ray the Adelaide 500km race starts tomorrow available on USA pay tv cameros vs mustangs in the middle of our city and Dave Kindig is special USA guest

[@henningmogensen9144]

very nice to se an old faded 8mm movie🙂 in the end

[@Iambigus]

Auto exposure and auto colour balance. Then auto focus. Then, learn focus locking and exposure enhancement. All good...

[@kitgunter3643]

The unit you removed first is actually a GM solenoid, it comes as a kit that includes the much heavier duty GM solenoid with a pigtail harness a new housing and a new pressure sensor. I believe I paid about 120 bucks for mine. it definitely fixed my "hesitant shifting" problem, however the transmission still failed not long after because its a 48RE and 48RE's are trash!

[@DraftySatyr]

For a moment there on the test-drive, I thought we'd gone back through time to the era of sepia-toned imagery 😆 Keep on going at it Ray, you'll get there!

[@billdunlop8683]

Good Job Ray . PS I absolutely loved the Venus atmosphere effect at the end. It's quite the Michael Bay sequence. 😁

[@henryott9562]

❤ray we learn something new every day.

[@user-ol5rj8qn9o]

This makes the case for retaining the old parts that were replaced either by you or a repair shop. Don't throw them out! The only things I throw out are used/damaged gaskets.

[@sophiedolman2230]

I think the quality is improving with each upload. Like anything new, it takes some time and practice. Stick with it Ray. Great video, great to see a happy shop ❤ xx

[@paulocarvalho6480]

It was a good thinking the owner had to keep the original part. But then, it hit me. If the part isn't faulty, why replace it? Also, it's amazing how sometimes such a small part can cause so much havoc. Have yourself a great day, Ray, Wife Unit and the little ones.

[@williameldridge9382]

It was an aftermarket unit to make the transmission perform better or be more durable. That's usually the purpose of those mods. In the case of the transmission, it probably made it shift at different intervals, or shift smoother than factory.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

@@williameldridge9382 Ok, somehow now I'm more confused. What you say makes sense, but if it didn't work, why not revert to the original when the problems came to the surface? There has to be a reason why, right?

[@coldbloodedkidz860]

@@paulocarvalho6480 I am wondering if there is an aftermarket in it, and there are plenty of those available, why not just order a new aftermarket (customer can order it) and just put that in. Unless it's a time thing.. where he cannot be without the vehicle while the aftermarket arrives, and this is more a temp fix while new aftermarket show up.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

@@coldbloodedkidz860 Agree. But then, it all goes back to my first question: If it is not broken, why change it? Now you know why I'm so confused. It really is a vicious circle.

[@alanprather8399]

My guess is some BS truck mod to give +1 HP. There are some aftermarket parts that are better designed, mainly due to oem cutting cost for cheap crap plastic. But there is a lot of junk, especially electronics. OEM's spend a lot in r&d and fit form function. best to go oem unless price isn't even comparable or part not available especially on today's cars where everything talks to everything.

[@mrgunn2726]

Colors and shapes, the solenoid puzzle.

[@eliodell5231]

I don't mind the colors or brightness just would like the focus right. But ultimately I'm here to watch mech stuff, we all know the feels of new equipment and patience is a virtue.

[@waynenelson30]

Ray you had me here talking to the tv saying put the solenoid in the plate then slide the plate over the pressure switch

[@sdk121075]

As a note those cups look so much better in person

[@jdub976]

The elusive transmission creature. Prob the one thing I have never really repaired out of the cars I have owned. They always have my interest due to my lack of experience working on them. Thanks for the video.

[@skysurferuk]

1 hour in, & you've got 6700 views! Well done, Ray, you're blowin' up! 👍 Also, your macro shots are much better (when the focus kicks in 😂)

[@caerxm]

Whoa Ray, 24:40 suddenly we're in mexico

[@jeremymerecesramirez6192]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@loydalexander154]

I couldn't have put that pan back on without wiping the trans surfaces down clean is good and neat

[@andrewbroderick5702]

The pan also states that it's a reusable gasket.

[@MrPatonMarshall]

New camera quality is good. You’ll get the settings where they need to be after some trial and error. Perhaps you can start using the GoPro cams for multiple static angles. Always love the content and work.

[@brianwitt8608]

Good morning Ray.

[@GarryCarr56]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your viewers from the UK

[@capnpugwash5403]

As you had the aftermarket solenoid that replaced the original 'suspect' solenoid, why not use the old block with the new solenoid?

[@davidjeromedawson]

I don’t think there was anything wrong with the original parts. They just upgraded and the upgrade failed for whatever reason. Possibly could have gotten a replacement for the upgrade, but would have had to know where to order that part from and which part to order. Owner should have supplied new part.

[@capnpugwash5403]

@@davidjeromedawson the unit wasn't upgraded with an OEM part. So presumably even back then there was no upgrade available. It would have been done as a recall so there would be no reason to have the expense of an aftermarket installation. Unless is was a Dogey Doge dealer.

[@bmoore3199]

Ray, you could have ordered a GM replacement governor pressure solenoid instead of having to remove the GM solenoid block .Then just pop in the new GM solenoid. Worst case scenario you can order the whole GM solenoid/block assembly for $185 all day long. That OEM solenoid is under engendered causing "shift hunting" between 1st and 2nd gear. Also, you should have replaced that solenoid block gasket. I have same truck but 2005. 48RE trans

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

SEE OLD PARTS ARE NOT ALWAYS THE PROBLEM MAY BE IT ONLY NEEDED A LIQUID CHANGE FROM THE LAST TIME OR ADD LIQUID.

[@tylerlloydboone]

Holy Sepia! With that camera setting you actually go back in time.

[@mikebarrington8828]

The yellow hue on the test drive is like something out of breaking bad

[@RetroAnachronist]

Man, those rubber pan gaskets are still soooo much better than the old cork crap. And it seems like I’ve always seen rubber ones with metal rings embedded to limit the clamping force onto them. 🤷‍♂️

[@whatsoutthere6822]

I have an 01 3500 with a Cummins. I got a "no bus" reading on my odometer. It turns out I got the transmission hot plowing and melted the harness to the case. OD problems are usually a ground connection. Ram is famous for bad ground connections.

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Happy thanksgiving, Ray & all the family units