Wondering if there are any Dodge Ram "Guys" here on BITOG. I have zero backgound on mid-2000's Rams and am about own one.
Here's the story...
My father became paraplegic from armpits down ...two-three years ago after a heart problem, the same which killed John Ritter the actor nearly instantly. This old man of mine is a tough bugger I guess, however things are winding down. His 2005 Ram Daytona 2door 4wd Go Mango Orange 5.7L Hemi has sat and been periodically driven over that time. It has been outdoors for about two of those years. Not badly neglected, has been driven by my BIL every few weeks. Gas kept fresh oil has been Dino changed well since purchased. Is at 100k now, it was not a garage queen but it wasn't off roaded or beat up by a teenage owner.
He wants to "let it go" now. He wants me to have it. Technically, I could use it and have use for it. Very sad but he has come to grips with the likely limited time he has due to some medical issues.
I have never owned a Ram let alone a 4wd. I know it has had a few recall items done as he is a blue collar guy and a responsible owner. I believe a rear end pinion nut retainer clip was installed in the pumpkin as a recall. I assume that means the rear end gear oil was changed (correctly?) by the stealer-ship.
I'm wondering:
1. Other than cleaning it, changing oil, filters right away.... What is needed to safely welcome it back to daily service?
2. Are there any 100k items that I had better have done before an issue arises?? Spark plugs? Valve lash check?
3. Are there any QUIRKS or known failure issues on this generation HEMI, the 2005 Ram body/frame/wiring or its 4wd transfer case?
Anything at all will help. Any tips, warnings , any must-have tools.
Just to give a complete "download" of what I know at this point ... Here's anything else I can think of....
A pull to the left mildly under braking (ideas anyone?)....and a slight tick (rocker arm?) at idle. Not an exhaust tick. Passenger power window unresponsive (luckily it is in full up position).
Here's the story...
My father became paraplegic from armpits down ...two-three years ago after a heart problem, the same which killed John Ritter the actor nearly instantly. This old man of mine is a tough bugger I guess, however things are winding down. His 2005 Ram Daytona 2door 4wd Go Mango Orange 5.7L Hemi has sat and been periodically driven over that time. It has been outdoors for about two of those years. Not badly neglected, has been driven by my BIL every few weeks. Gas kept fresh oil has been Dino changed well since purchased. Is at 100k now, it was not a garage queen but it wasn't off roaded or beat up by a teenage owner.
He wants to "let it go" now. He wants me to have it. Technically, I could use it and have use for it. Very sad but he has come to grips with the likely limited time he has due to some medical issues.
I have never owned a Ram let alone a 4wd. I know it has had a few recall items done as he is a blue collar guy and a responsible owner. I believe a rear end pinion nut retainer clip was installed in the pumpkin as a recall. I assume that means the rear end gear oil was changed (correctly?) by the stealer-ship.
I'm wondering:
1. Other than cleaning it, changing oil, filters right away.... What is needed to safely welcome it back to daily service?
2. Are there any 100k items that I had better have done before an issue arises?? Spark plugs? Valve lash check?
3. Are there any QUIRKS or known failure issues on this generation HEMI, the 2005 Ram body/frame/wiring or its 4wd transfer case?
Anything at all will help. Any tips, warnings , any must-have tools.
Just to give a complete "download" of what I know at this point ... Here's anything else I can think of....
A pull to the left mildly under braking (ideas anyone?)....and a slight tick (rocker arm?) at idle. Not an exhaust tick. Passenger power window unresponsive (luckily it is in full up position).
