Customer States: Dealer Didn’t Fix it! P1004 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi

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  • @RobertYoung-ie9cs
    @RobertYoung-ie9cs 2 місяці тому +265

    I wanted to see you manually actuate the new intake runners to compare the difference.

    • @beardrn
      @beardrn 2 місяці тому +10

      He doesn't manually actuate the new runners, but later at the end of the video he does use the scan tool to send a manual command to actuate the runners and they function normally.

    • @thehemiolds455
      @thehemiolds455 2 місяці тому +14

      Yeah I thought he would to compare

    • @opendstudio7141
      @opendstudio7141 2 місяці тому +5

      You always have to remind yourself that this a niche entertainment channel too.

    • @jasonbenso
      @jasonbenso 2 місяці тому +22

      I was waiting for that too and disappointed

    • @kevinmills5293
      @kevinmills5293 2 місяці тому +16

      At the dealer it passed the runner test so I was hoping to see the runners operated manually as well.

  • @cortega415
    @cortega415 2 місяці тому +370

    Who else wants an autopsy on the old intake manifold?

    • @pebosk
      @pebosk 2 місяці тому +11

      I did too... I'm hoping he may still do it.

    • @amals51
      @amals51 2 місяці тому +9

      I was thinking the same thing! It would be nice to see the guts of the manifold to see if he could determine the cause because I’m sure this is a common problem in these trucks. Just like with the fuel system in these trucks and all the gremlins that cause issues there. I am currently unable to pass emissions, code I got was for fuel pressure sensor low. P108C I believe… replaced it and engine light disappeared only to come back on at exactly the one week mark!

    • @DanielGallowayR
      @DanielGallowayR 2 місяці тому +7

      I would love this, but I bet he has to send it back for a core charge.

    • @clbcl5
      @clbcl5 2 місяці тому +9

      @@DanielGallowayR It could never have a core charge, nothing to rebuild if you can't open it.

    • @richardg9791
      @richardg9791 2 місяці тому +3

      Yes please

  • @Seawizz203
    @Seawizz203 2 місяці тому +123

    Ray, as others have stated, an autopsy of the old intake would be interesting. I vote yes for an intake autopsy video!

    • @russellstyles5381
      @russellstyles5381 2 місяці тому +3

      Since the invention of 3D printers, the parts to fix it might be available. As a general rule, they like to sell large expensive assemblies rather than small cheap parts.

    • @Mason_Hartley
      @Mason_Hartley Місяць тому

      @@russellstyles5381he did mention they’re not serviceable..

  • @emmettturner9452
    @emmettturner9452 2 місяці тому +20

    I would not have been able to resist trying to manually actuate the new one to see if it moves like the old one as soon as it was unboxed… just to see.

  • @brianwebb6310
    @brianwebb6310 2 місяці тому +49

    I would have thought that this was a good case to use the bore scope camera rather than trying to use a mirror.

    • @johncooper4637
      @johncooper4637 2 місяці тому +4

      Yes.

    • @markanderson2904
      @markanderson2904 2 місяці тому

      The mirror was easier, simpler, and effective.

    • @Lou-fm2kk
      @Lou-fm2kk 2 місяці тому

      @@markanderson2904 Not really. The mirror wasn't effective at all. With a borescope you could actually verify the broken part, if any.

    • @markanderson2904
      @markanderson2904 2 місяці тому

      @@Lou-fm2kk It was certainly effective. He saw the problem using the mirror.

  • @MudBone827
    @MudBone827 2 місяці тому +10

    Did you see how much the flappers in the new intake manifold moved, if so, was there more movement noted on the new one?

  • @raymondniven5281
    @raymondniven5281 2 місяці тому +27

    You aren't living if you're not learning. Goal in life is to learn something new everyday. Your channel helps us to accomplish this!

    • @wayneessar7489
      @wayneessar7489 2 місяці тому +1

      Some days two things!

    • @johnchambers12
      @johnchambers12 2 місяці тому +1

      You sound like the tool and die maker who taught me my trade during my last years in training. He always said if you were not learning something new every day you were not paying attention.

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 2 місяці тому +5

    I would also like to see a autopsy on a old old intake manifold. Ray fixed another engine that no one could. Another great video.

  • @davidleonard1492
    @davidleonard1492 2 місяці тому +14

    I wish you would have shown how the new flapper valves moved, compared to the old ones

  • @donaldmacdougall1600
    @donaldmacdougall1600 2 місяці тому +53

    Would have been nice to see you cut the old intake in half to see exactly what the problem was

    • @TonicofSonic
      @TonicofSonic 2 місяці тому +2

      Or even show if the new unit moves more manually.

  • @josephshultz6726
    @josephshultz6726 2 місяці тому +29

    never would have expected plastic engine parts to fail, shocking

  • @arthurkaranicolas4093
    @arthurkaranicolas4093 2 місяці тому +24

    Ray I would have checked the operation of that back lever before assembly

    • @karina833
      @karina833 2 місяці тому

      Master mechanic are you, got a business have you, 30 years plus experience working on dodge engines? Got to love keyboard experts, they can fix anything.

    • @NismoXero
      @NismoXero 2 місяці тому +8

      I 100% would have manually checked the new one to make sure it opens further than the original. If it doesn't it's being replaced for no reason other than "I think it should turn further" why wouldn't you test the new one to make sure you are correct.

    • @NismoXero
      @NismoXero 2 місяці тому +2

      And at the end when he checked with the mirror, guess what. They moved the exact same amount.

    • @Masterplan15
      @Masterplan15 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@karina833quit being hostile. Most of us who have been out are technicians would check it first, to verify that really is the problem

    • @TonicofSonic
      @TonicofSonic 2 місяці тому

      ​@@karina833I guess 30 years of doing grunt work does not teach you common sense.

  • @mich_ael0
    @mich_ael0 2 місяці тому +9

    I will lose sleep over the disappointment of not seeing the new runner be manually operated to confirm correct function.

  • @TonicofSonic
    @TonicofSonic 2 місяці тому +11

    You did not verify the new manifold had more movement on the runners when manually moved.
    That is so annoying.

  • @44hawk28
    @44hawk28 2 місяці тому +22

    I run a couple of those hemis when I own a pair of Chrysler 300s. I cannot for the life of me understand why people insist on putting those copper core spark plugs in that motor. Put iridium plugs in that engine it responds wonderfully. Not only does it have better throttle response, it gets considerably better fuel mileage

    • @waterloo123100
      @waterloo123100 2 місяці тому

      People are cheap asses

    • @Gary_in_NoVA
      @Gary_in_NoVA 2 місяці тому +2

      My ‘07 1500/5.7 came with Champion copper OEM. Various forums on the ‘net say Iridiums and Platinums don’t work well in this engine.

    • @91CavGT5
      @91CavGT5 2 місяці тому

      What mileage improvements did you see? I’ve got a 2022 1500 HEMI and the best tank of gas I’ve gotten was 23.25 mpg. It would be cool to improve on that.

  • @aaronbritt2025
    @aaronbritt2025 2 місяці тому +8

    The dealer used to be the place to go for the highest knowledge tech in a particular brand. So many dealers have become corporate that they've fallen victim to corporate think when it comes to labor. Corporate think says labor is a cost that can be cut to improve profits. This is why I left my dealership job after 4 years. My service manager refused to give me a raise after 4 years. I'm a diagnostician. I usually got other tech's comebacks. I refuse to replace a part until I've confirmed the fault. I was undoubtedly replaced with a lower paid parts swapper. Times have changed. The knowledgeable techs are mostly at independent shops now. Like you, I now have my own shop.

    • @MagaTBTF
      @MagaTBTF Місяць тому

      They are all parts swapper...

    • @crabmansteve6844
      @crabmansteve6844 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@MagaTBTF I swapped parts with ya mom a few times

    • @MagaTBTF
      @MagaTBTF Місяць тому

      @crabmansteve6844 I feel sorry for you, that's just to bad, I guess that's why they call you crabmansteve, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You walked right into that one... Brilliant!

    • @jaypauling793
      @jaypauling793 Місяць тому +1

      Techs are no longer called "repairmen".....they are now called "replacemen".

    • @aaronbritt2025
      @aaronbritt2025 Місяць тому

      @@jaypauling793 Depends on the tech. You bring a car in with a random misfire, how do I know what to replace?

  • @peterbenson3776
    @peterbenson3776 2 місяці тому +10

    I would have liked to see how much travel there is on the runner flaps assembly

    • @halh865
      @halh865 9 днів тому

      the shaft turns ~ 1/4 turn as the flaps will close off for long runner mode (low speed - longer runners for better low end torque) and then flip open to allow short runner mode - upper rpm power. Mercedes used active intakes on their NA engines starting in the late 90s

  • @turboturtle9083
    @turboturtle9083 2 місяці тому +43

    Aren't you going to autopsy the old manifold.....I was waiting for that !

  • @josephgolden1868
    @josephgolden1868 2 місяці тому +18

    I am surprised you didn't check the action on that flapper valve prior to installing parts on it, to verify your diagnosis.

  • @diggy-d8w
    @diggy-d8w 2 місяці тому +6

    Glad there're mechanic's like you who care but I hate all the sensors & crap on our engines today. I've got a Chevy w/ a 5.7L
    engine(95 Silverado) and that's one of the last years prior to the engines getting too many sensors & stuff. Kudo's for doing
    the job & I'd bring mine to you if I could break it...... she just wants to run. I'm happy about that & thanks for the video, peace

  • @clbcl5
    @clbcl5 2 місяці тому +11

    I have seen the sign, the other sign. You should have investigated what the full movement of the valves are to visually confirm your hypothesis before install.

  • @CptSideSlider
    @CptSideSlider 2 місяці тому +5

    Just me who thought that the new runner valves opened about as much as the old ones?

    • @beezul
      @beezul 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah, same here. The new flappers looked to be opening just about the same amount as the "failed" unit.

  • @KenKlingenberg
    @KenKlingenberg 2 місяці тому +28

    With a certain amount of sarcasm, Thanks for function checking the flapper mechanism before installing the new manifold. It would have been nice to share in your assurance the part was the correct one to replace. BTW. LOVE your site and my Very Best Wishes to you, Lauren and the mini-mechanics.

  • @ginobragoli1448
    @ginobragoli1448 2 місяці тому +6

    The new valves move exactly the same distance as the old ones did.😂 Granted there could have been a broken one we did not see!

  • @donniev8181
    @donniev8181 2 місяці тому +10

    Hey Ray, you should look into cotton mesh gloves that go on before your rubber work gloves. I work in an optical laboratory that makes lenses for glasses, and we have to wear cotton mesh gloves as PPE under our rubber outer gloves. They save your hand from damage big time. Not only do they wick away moisture, but they also protect your hands from being cut or poked so easily.

    • @Crusty_One
      @Crusty_One 2 місяці тому +2

      There are gloves that are cut resistant. Grainger has them along with Amazon. There are several grades of resistance. A1 gloves are the least, but are good for what you do. They will soak up fluids but they have a slight coating that helps with grip. Used them when handling hazmat (oils, water, solvents).

  • @ronsloan7662
    @ronsloan7662 2 місяці тому +20

    Hey Ray, I'm voting yes for the autopsy as well. Cheers!

  • @jeffschnee1167
    @jeffschnee1167 2 місяці тому +5

    Working over an open intake....... Do you feel lucky?

  • @patrickchavez3848
    @patrickchavez3848 2 місяці тому +2

    AWESOME!! So satisfying, seeing you diagnose, go step by step, no guessing!! Find the problem and fix the problem. Then you don't just assume it's working as designed, you go in and watch it work!! Thank you for the video. Have a great day and a better tomorrow for all your tomorrow's to come..

  • @pslny
    @pslny 2 місяці тому +6

    Flash Ray, they call that flash,the material causing you issue with that oil cap, part of the molding process,it allows air bubbles and impurities to be forced out of the part through gats and relief during the molding process. An essential part and process of molding things. And it should have been removed long before the part got to you. Love your videos brother.

  • @EC_ATV_Outdoors
    @EC_ATV_Outdoors 2 місяці тому +2

    The "plastic stuff" that's in the way of the oil cap... The term you need is "flash" in the plastics world, it's usually where the mold isn't tight enough together and excess plastic seeps out. At the factory an operator would typically use a swivel knife that clean that up before shipping out.

  • @moonwalker8172
    @moonwalker8172 2 місяці тому +2

    The movement is minimal in both the new and old manifolds, however the flappers in the new manifold are oriented with the large part inside the manifold.

  • @lou-fcb5529
    @lou-fcb5529 2 місяці тому +3

    I also wanted to see manual activation of a parts cannon approach new component. haha

  • @girth13
    @girth13 2 місяці тому +12

    When I was just a boy, I could remember my grandfather always saying, "You have to be a mechanic to own a Dodge."

    • @aipo86t
      @aipo86t 2 місяці тому +3

      Yup! I had an '85 Dodge Diplomat. I spent so much time futzing with it. Loved the car and I ran it for years and 200K+ miles. But I felt like I knew every nut and bolt personally! LOL

    • @zachorytoth6091
      @zachorytoth6091 2 місяці тому +4

      Meh not 100% true it help but not needed Mopar is super simple to work on. I would take Mopar in my shop all day an call it cake work lol. But I personally specialize in jeep.

  • @tobyrussow9964
    @tobyrussow9964 2 місяці тому +2

    Quit watching for a while cause things got BUSY because I start watching and can't STOP !!!

  • @cwo4059
    @cwo4059 2 місяці тому +6

    Rainman. Whatever they are paying you, they need to raise it. Give this man an increase.

    • @daemonhat
      @daemonhat 2 місяці тому +2

      "they" is him. he owns the place lol.
      edit: he owns the business, not the building.

    • @deplorablelibertarian
      @deplorablelibertarian 2 місяці тому

      Ray is his own boss...

    • @deplorablelibertarian
      @deplorablelibertarian 2 місяці тому

      ​@@daemonhat...he's working on getting his own shop I think. Right? I think he said that.

    • @nickaa827
      @nickaa827 2 місяці тому

      ​@@deplorablelibertarian it is his shop, he owns it

    • @daemonhat
      @daemonhat 2 місяці тому

      @@deplorablelibertarian yeah, he made mention of it a few videos ago

  • @MichaelNomura-i9n
    @MichaelNomura-i9n 2 місяці тому +3

    My 2000 Toyota has the same intake manifold vacuum actuator inside of it made of metal, not plastic. It still works after 24 years of use.

  • @Blackford86
    @Blackford86 2 місяці тому +3

    I wish you would’ve showed us on the new throttlebody how those flapper valves work inside

  • @campy9712
    @campy9712 2 місяці тому +4

    Good job. Another Rainman is smarter than the average mechanic video.

  • @rtp4919
    @rtp4919 2 місяці тому +3

    This comment has been made by many; it is not a question of your expertise rather one of logistics. On the actuator, it would have been a nice to see the difference of the turn radius compared to the new part. Simply, was it a 1/4 or 1/2 turn, to confirm a real kill; even though the electronics showed it to be so. Thanks for the open mind.

  • @EC_ATV_Outdoors
    @EC_ATV_Outdoors 2 місяці тому +2

    Vibration welded is the correct automotive manufacturing term.
    Quite an interesting back story on the history of how hollow parts have been molded.
    But I save you that long read lol
    Basically the modern method is they make the two halves, then another machine vibrates the top half so fast and minutely, that the friction melts the plastic and creates an air tight weld.
    If you touch the vibrating machine plate, it's kind of a fuzzy tingling feeling.

  • @m4rkiz
    @m4rkiz 2 місяці тому +5

    nice work, although i feel bad, that you didn't fill us on state of that hole (front left thread) or the price of manifold
    also, showing actuation of the motor itself and new valves with pliers prior to installation would be nice step - but i must say it was keeping me on my toes ;)

  • @jonathanfleenor8024
    @jonathanfleenor8024 2 місяці тому +38

    Wish I would have had this video a month ago, could have prevented my buddy from trading off his 2014 Ram with the same issue! Great video as always Ray!!!

    • @boelensds
      @boelensds 2 місяці тому +3

      go to the dealer lot where tradedin and low ball that truck as they probably do not have time to fix. So they want to off load it.😁

    • @danwhitaker9168
      @danwhitaker9168 2 місяці тому +2

      He's better off without it.

    • @jonathanfleenor8024
      @jonathanfleenor8024 2 місяці тому

      @@danwhitaker9168 Yeah no doubt, wish I could have saved him some cash though.

    • @jonathanfleenor8024
      @jonathanfleenor8024 2 місяці тому +1

      @@boelensds Wish I could, was bought that afternoon. It was a damn nice truck too.

  • @vs-ww7cb
    @vs-ww7cb 2 місяці тому +3

    If only you had used the scanner commands on the old one first, would definitely show a difference. Like you said it was a learning experience, thanks for the class 😅. Now, that said, as you see, we all demand autopsy!! Of old one. 😉🙃✌

  • @jsh6952
    @jsh6952 2 місяці тому +4

    The intake runner flappers are an issue on every Mopar engine that has them. Hemis, 3.5 & 4.0 liter V6s found in the Magnum/300/Charger/Pacifica.......

    • @rafaeldalmau664
      @rafaeldalmau664 2 місяці тому +1

      I will stick to Chevy, no plastic. 94 s10 240,000 and change

    • @jsh6952
      @jsh6952 2 місяці тому

      @rafaeldalmau664
      I had one of those. No freaking headroom, then the oil pan rusted away. GM never bothered to either galvanize the pan, nor paint it.

  • @CraigGrant-sh3in
    @CraigGrant-sh3in 2 місяці тому +6

    Looks like the manifold cost $340 so, stealership part cost is probably $750

  • @merrillschaps2325
    @merrillschaps2325 2 місяці тому +2

    Those intake manifold flaps were very common to fail on the Hemis when I worked at Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram. They even failed on many Ford Focus with the 2.0 as well.

  • @treehuggermc
    @treehuggermc 2 місяці тому +2

    i wonder.... when you get vehicles from a dealer and are able to fix the issue, do you send them the link to the video so they can learn?

  • @DanielOneil-ww3rt
    @DanielOneil-ww3rt 2 місяці тому +6

    I like your saying I love my job I’ll do it twice.

  • @donaldpickford6887
    @donaldpickford6887 2 місяці тому +2

    First time I seen you pull an intake and didn't stuff blue paper towel down the heads..

  • @Navajo-man
    @Navajo-man 2 місяці тому +3

    Hi Ray wife unit Dave Justin excellent video on 1500 Ram I enjoyed it and as always you all be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Greg-pt7ur
    @Greg-pt7ur 2 місяці тому +1

    Would it be helpful to use a bore scope instead of a mirror inside the manifold to see what is interfering with the valve function?

  • @amals51
    @amals51 2 місяці тому +1

    Curios if you bled fuel pressure prior to removing the fuel pressure sensor from fuel rail. I had to replace mine, and that one looks to be original and will eventually need to be replaced, but why I ask is because when I removed mine I had a lot more fuel come rushing out.

  • @JaymzW
    @JaymzW 2 місяці тому +3

    Always informative and entertaining Ray!

  • @stevenakn1
    @stevenakn1 2 місяці тому +2

    I wish there was a small camera you could put up in there to see😊 looks like the valves got spun around or in the wrong position. You got it man 👊

    • @Gary_in_NoVA
      @Gary_in_NoVA 2 місяці тому +2

      Like a borescope? Just say’n.

  • @henrybucki7813
    @henrybucki7813 2 місяці тому +1

    would like to have seen the new valves inside the manifold turn with the pliers to see if the dynastic was a good one

  • @RonRussell-sj1zf
    @RonRussell-sj1zf 2 місяці тому +1

    I think the first thing I would have done is to see if the valves do in fact open more when you turn the shaft.

  • @BillyThomas-p2q
    @BillyThomas-p2q Місяць тому +1

    Good job Ray mond nice to see you at work mate 👍 ❤❤🎉🎉

  • @scottjohnson7472
    @scottjohnson7472 2 місяці тому +1

    I don't know how many pcm connectors on Chrysler products have this same issue direct from the factory. First one I ran into thought the customer was monkeying around with the connector but later changed my thought as a factory install issue. Second one was on a jeep that had less than 20k miles and I doubt the old lady messed with it. As for one of the last ones I messed with, it was on a new delivery that had idle issues and barely made it off the truck and was due to poor connection to the pcm.

  • @rileygilles2736
    @rileygilles2736 2 місяці тому +2

    Chrysler dealership techs fail to impress me. Also had to go to a local shop to get a code addressed for evap bc the dealership couldn’t!

  • @emilleblanc2639
    @emilleblanc2639 2 місяці тому +2

    Ray you need to get a seam ripper for sowing so you can cut electrical tape without the chance of nicking the wire insulation/sheathing

  • @MrTyur55
    @MrTyur55 2 місяці тому +1

    Ray watched your video on refurbishing headlights did it to my mother in laws lights worked great thank you for your video keep up the good work

  • @jamesbriscoe1966
    @jamesbriscoe1966 2 місяці тому +2

    2016 RAM 1500 with 187000 miles no issues, my plugs are original which I need to change. They are a little over due.

  • @Drekulviin
    @Drekulviin 2 місяці тому

    28:44 What ?! Music is back in the shop 😀 In your head, in your head zombie zombie.
    We haven't heard the 4 non-blonde for a long time. 🙃

  • @llewis7324
    @llewis7324 2 місяці тому +2

    2013's unfortunately came with copper core plugs. Very informative video.

    • @awstott
      @awstott 2 місяці тому

      I put iridiums in my 13 when I changed them the first time. I just changed them again about 8 months ago. 258,000 KMs (160313 miles) on it

  • @geraldharkness8830
    @geraldharkness8830 2 місяці тому +3

    Ray fixed what the dealer couldn't!

  • @jeggleston1651
    @jeggleston1651 2 місяці тому +11

    One thing that I learned back in 2014 is that you cannot trust a moped master technician to be able to troubleshoot his way out of a wet paper bag. My daughter had a Town and Country Touring that was in the shop more than it was on the road. I called the service department, from Ireland, after the sixth time, told them what to change, and the van finally stopped experiencing the issue she had experienced. Needless to say, she sold the van and will no longer own the aptly-named dodge products

    • @wayneessar7489
      @wayneessar7489 2 місяці тому +1

      Her mistake was taking a van to a moped mechanic.

    • @jeggleston1651
      @jeggleston1651 2 місяці тому +1

      @@wayneessar7489 moped is what I refer to as chrysler, the appropriately named product referred to as a dodge, and the products formerly produced and sold under the name plymouth. A vespa, in my opinion, has more value, worth and purpose than a mopar. Mercedes was actually smart to sell mopar to Fix It Again Tomorrow (Fiat). During the assembly, you did not see Ray struggle with the installation of the oil cap? That is the perfect example of mopar quality. Also, let's not forget that the quality of their "technicians" is equal to that of the product. The individual repairing the truck at the dealership had the part in his hands, just as Ray did. He didn't perform a simple task, and check the valves; he simply replaced the actuator.
      The first mistake my daughter made was to purchase that "quality" automobile.

    • @briankiefer856
      @briankiefer856 2 місяці тому +4

      It’s not the Mopar technicians’ diagnosis to the issue, rather it’s Stellantis ordering the technician what to repair, and what parts to apply. This process applies to both warranty and non-warranty repairs. This isn’t the days of Chrysler LLC or FCA, in where common sense ruled the day.

    • @zachorytoth6091
      @zachorytoth6091 2 місяці тому

      Sry to hear that in your area. The master tec at my local deal has become friends with me due to me asking him 1000s of questions an has even showed me a few tips an tricks. Then offered me a job but I'm running my own shop an don't want to close to work for a dealership.

    • @jeggleston1651
      @jeggleston1651 2 місяці тому +1

      @@briankiefer856 if you've got the part out of the vehicle (how else can you change that actuator?) why wouldn't you check to see if the valve shaft turned fully? A reasonable technician would do that, and they should know what the throw is on that shaft, don't you think? It has nothing to do with what the company requires of the technician, especially since it only takes a few seconds, and it's common sense. I think the last part is where the problem lies.

  • @greengrayradio1394
    @greengrayradio1394 2 місяці тому +2

    "Beware of--Mercury, beware of --Mercury: I was hit by a Mustang"!

  • @chadsanders3506
    @chadsanders3506 2 місяці тому +1

    Copper plugs are correct for that, using platinum plugs may cause a misfire, some of the coils don't like them, I have a 2010, ram,

  • @moushunter
    @moushunter 2 місяці тому +1

    Grew up working on Mopar products mostly and still driving them...50 years later. Never had the interest in the muscle cars. I've spent time driving a lot of vehicles but still like Jeep/Ram most of all. I had a fair share of 318s and slant 6's. Both great engines. The little 4 cyl engine Jeep and AMC used was another engine that was easy to own. Never had issues with them.

    • @davidbertram4608
      @davidbertram4608 2 місяці тому

      Back when the engines were good ,not this Stellantis crap

  • @MarkBaasch
    @MarkBaasch 2 місяці тому +1

    My 2014 Ram had the same problem with the PCM connectors! It was like it was glued together, but in reality the plastic got really brittle, most of my coil connectors, the tabs just broke off! Dodge Quality!😊😂

  • @russellstyles5381
    @russellstyles5381 2 місяці тому +2

    Throttle position is probably considered, but mostly RPM. At some point, switches from long runners (tubes), which help low end torque, to short runners, which help high end power.
    This system is probably unavoidable, there's no other way to get good power all the way across the rpm band.

    • @RickJohnson
      @RickJohnson 2 місяці тому

      Yep, been in play for some time. 1990s-era Ford/Mazda 1.8L and 2.5L V6 had 'em to vary intake runner length for various RPM bands. My '99 Ford Contour SVT had 'em and you could tell when they'd start getting sticky as you'd lose the higher-end power and the gratifying intake sounds when they didn't open properly.

  • @roberttinsley3948
    @roberttinsley3948 2 місяці тому +1

    the original plugs on a 2019 from factory are champions, manual says to change out every 30,000 miles. probably why they went to ngk. i switched to iridium tipped in my 2019 ram with the 5.7. changing
    out champions every 30,000 miles is nuts.

  • @44hawk28
    @44hawk28 2 місяці тому +1

    I hope you put some new washer radium spark plugs on that while that intake was off. Would have been a hell of a lot easier

  • @jamescardwell3254
    @jamescardwell3254 2 місяці тому +1

    It would have been nice to see the upper and lower intake separate and not be plactic welded together. I think you could have fixed what ever the binding issue is on those runner doors. Break that thing apart, and let's have a look at it for science or general knowledge. However, one would want to classify it.

  • @ocktavian66
    @ocktavian66 Місяць тому +1

    Out of curiosity... Did you check new intake before assembly? Like to see if it moved more than the broken one? Or did i miss that?

  • @dog3y3
    @dog3y3 2 місяці тому

    It's called Over-Molding when they make the part with two kinds of material (usually plastic+rubber). it can be a tricky process and yeah, it can have some issues later on with details being clean or accurate.

  • @speedrcrjl1
    @speedrcrjl1 2 місяці тому +1

    Can u do a short video cutting apart the old manifold to see what was binding?

  • @charliebullio463
    @charliebullio463 2 місяці тому +2

    Howdy Ray it's great to see you today.

  • @CajunShrek
    @CajunShrek 2 місяці тому +1

    27:04 how they not VARIFY runner operations when the motor was in question?

  • @johncooper4637
    @johncooper4637 2 місяці тому +1

    I am just obstinate to use a Dremel tool to take the manifold apart to see if I could fix it. I really don't like unfixable parts. Hope you tear it apart to see what the problem is.

  • @jessecain1646
    @jessecain1646 2 місяці тому +1

    I always enjoy your content Ray.

  • @ThunderbirdRocket
    @ThunderbirdRocket 2 місяці тому

    Nice job fix it !
    Thanks for sharing this one with us and teaching us !

  • @StevenKelley-et2qe
    @StevenKelley-et2qe 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh yeah! Lets do an autopsy. I would even pay to see it!

  • @MaxVaughn-h9s
    @MaxVaughn-h9s 2 місяці тому +1

    I didn’t know the 5.7 Hemi was different in the trucks! My 2012 Challenger 5.7 looks very different.

  • @tda2806
    @tda2806 2 місяці тому +1

    Get a sewing seam ripper to cut insulation away on a wiring harness.

  • @SmookinJoe
    @SmookinJoe 12 днів тому

    So watching you deal with the oil filler cap reminded me of the mentality of an auto body shop that spent zero time prepping a New bumper from Chrysler. Primer and paint.
    Little ripples were never smoothed.
    I refused to accept it.
    I have seen new cranks puke from the internals unbelievable stuff.
    Every part needs a little tweaking from the dealer, especially stamped steel and molded plastic.

  • @robertgibson7716
    @robertgibson7716 2 місяці тому +2

    you slipped a good one in at 34.20 Ray pmsl

  • @aaronbritt2025
    @aaronbritt2025 2 місяці тому

    @35:30... You got the studs on the wrong side. You'll figure it out when you try to reinstall the engine cover.

  • @steveg8337
    @steveg8337 2 місяці тому +1

    Uhhh those flapper valves didnt move any differently then the old ones.

  • @solargarage
    @solargarage 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video. On some of these older Rams there is a TSB for the SRV actuator wiring being to short and becoming damaged due to engine movement. I say this as Dorman has an excellent kit that comes with a new pigtail, actuator, and splices. I worked on a 2012 Ram in which I needed a new pigtail for the SRV actuator as the pins were messed up in the factory harness connector. No one had the pigtail so I ordered the Dorman kit to get the pigtail and SRV actuator. Been working great for several hundred miles now.

  • @WishintobeFishin
    @WishintobeFishin 2 місяці тому +5

    My dodge just blew up 3 days ago. Still salty

  • @Angl0sax0nknight
    @Angl0sax0nknight 2 місяці тому

    I remember having issues with Mercedes intakes having similar issues. But that wasn’t the only issue their intakes had. They put a vacuum hose (not plastic port) on the bottom that would degrade over. The only fix was to replace the intake. Tried fixing one but didn’t work.

  • @patrickengle9344
    @patrickengle9344 2 місяці тому

    hemi common problems for p1004 are runner valve assembly/shorted wire harness

  • @JohnMoore-jn2ok
    @JohnMoore-jn2ok 2 місяці тому

    I have had that cover for the main harnesses pop loose, and not allow the red lever to work properly. Luckily I was able to get it to snap back together and work again.

  • @kensharp7472
    @kensharp7472 Місяць тому

    Hey Ray,, You've got my Vote. Excellent job on the Vett

  • @Gary_in_NoVA
    @Gary_in_NoVA 2 місяці тому +1

    @1515: I would have put some blue shop towels into the intake runners to keep anything from falling in.

  • @carlosnavarro921
    @carlosnavarro921 2 місяці тому +1

    NGK are the OE spark plugs on the Hemi Chrysler then recommended upgrading to iridium plugs.

    • @Gary_in_NoVA
      @Gary_in_NoVA 2 місяці тому

      OEM = Champion copper on my ‘07 1500/5.7. Not sure about later years. The older hemis don’t like platinum or iridium plugs. Copper every 30k mi.

    • @carlosnavarro921
      @carlosnavarro921 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Gary_in_NoVA my 2011 Ram had OE NGK even says it in the owners manual, yes the older Hemi's used Champion as OEM plugs. I stuck with the copper core NGK plugs.

  • @OldMan854
    @OldMan854 2 місяці тому +1

    I know it’s about trigger control but watching you drive those screws into plastic with an impact caused me to wince with each one. SO easy to strip them.

  • @RogerFleury-rh9wr
    @RogerFleury-rh9wr 2 місяці тому

    69th! Good morning Ray,Lauren,Dave,and Justin. I wouldn’t step foot in a dealership after the warranty has ended. I wasn’t happy with them during the warranty, to be honest. Luckily, I only had to go for general service and not any bigger issues. Especially the Mercedes dealership. Great video as always. Roger in Pierre South Dakota

  • @kevinhenson6969
    @kevinhenson6969 2 місяці тому +7

    You just have to cut open the old intake, I find that amazing the dealer sends you the truck , proud of you Ray

    • @Jay.Kellett
      @Jay.Kellett 2 місяці тому

      I think the owner sent it to him from the dealers shop,

    • @kevinhenson6969
      @kevinhenson6969 2 місяці тому +1

      @Jay.Kellett don't know but I think Ray said the dealer sent the truck to him , doesn't matter Ray figured it out .