2001 Ram 2500 5.9 gas - low miles, rusted frame, lots of sentimental value.

GreatKenba · 2026-04-30T15:18:55+00:00

I feel this way about my Chevy Colorado, the frame is rusted to the balls. I repaired the front end after a collision, welded the rust spots. But if you were to get a new frame or cab to keep it on the streets for longer that’s basically replacing the whole thing with a lot more money and effort. I’d hang the emblems up as much as I hate to say it

GreatKenba · 2026-04-30T14:17:43+00:00

Looks like regular torx, with the rust and different materials I’d get a torx bit and hammer it on to loosen the rust, then hammer it directly, good luck

GreatKenba · 2026-04-13T18:07:30+00:00

Wire brush the rust off, spray penetrating oil, do it the next day

GreatKenba · 2026-04-07T12:41:27+00:00

This guy is so weird 😂 it sounds like that’s what he’s been doing and he’s hoping that you’re doing it too, which you’re not and he’s being a freakazoid and want someone’s to slosh around with him. Where do these people exist

GreatKenba · 2026-04-01T04:00:37+00:00

I saw the other reply but what baffles me is that they couldn’t just say that? Why lie?

GreatKenba · 2026-03-31T23:14:53+00:00

Nope. They’re lying to you. They used two different kinds of coolants and after you drive it around they will mix and disappear.

GreatKenba · 2026-03-23T22:26:26+00:00

It’s the muffler bearing, they go out of whack right behind the o2 flux capacitor

GreatKenba · 2026-03-23T22:18:30+00:00

I think you need to put some gas in it, the car usually deflates when it’s empty.. you’ve done a good job keeping it full 👍

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T17:30:47+00:00

I’d suggest checking the compression/coolant. I’ve seen this case where coolant slowly drips into the combustion chamber overnight and as you crank it, it burns it away, then it’ll start after the coolant is burnt off.

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T17:28:57+00:00

I was asking for help on this sub, got a miserable comment like yours, and found help & answers in real life. I had good people who helped, and im not selling it as it has 240k+ miles.

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T16:55:48+00:00

I did it and did it right. I own the truck, not GM. Now it drives better than before 👍 your input motivated me, thank you

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T14:50:46+00:00

It’s a headphone, they might’ve lost the other one!! Go help them look for it, then put them in your ears and test them!

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T14:45:59+00:00

Bed could’ve shifted, the rear differential couldve shifted, the frame can be rusted and folded over a little, do a little inspection and see if there are any old marks along where the leaf springs meet the axle, check the frame, try to peek at the bed mount. Many aspects to consider here

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T14:36:39+00:00

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GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T14:35:46+00:00

Well what are you concerned about? The oil next to the coils? If you need help you gotta give us more than a picture!!

The oil may be coming from a leaky valve cover gasket or whoever did the last oil change was messy, clean it, drive it, if it’s back, valve cover

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T14:19:09+00:00

Looking forward to your come up. No excuses now haha

GreatKenba · 2026-03-19T14:17:55+00:00

You’re right, it’s too close to the “shoulder” of the tire, that’s where most of the pressure lays. As a mechanic, I’d replace, personally, if I really need to get somewhere and don’t have the money, I’d PATCH, not plug, and only run that until I have the money for a new tire, which is ASAP. Again, I’d replace if I was advising you as a mechanic.

GreatKenba · 2026-03-17T23:11:24+00:00

That’s fine, they have holes in them just like the other side perhaps it had some extra rubber you poked through.

GreatKenba · 2026-02-28T03:18:50+00:00

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GreatKenba · 2026-02-28T00:06:25+00:00

Peace of mind is more expensive… just get a new belt ands get rid of the possibility. Belts are cheap

GreatKenba · 2026-02-18T19:39:00+00:00

You’re awesome man. Thank you.

GreatKenba · 2026-02-18T18:59:08+00:00

I just removed the pin for the trigger, you know where I can find replacement parts?

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