Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1035

1 1 - 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD
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C O N D I T I O N P O S S I B L E C A U S E C O R R E C T I O N
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST N O I S E 1. Leaks at pipe joints.
2. Burned or blown-out muffler.
3. Burned or rusted-out exhaust pipe.
4. Exhaust pipe leaking at manifold flange.
5. Exhaust manifold cracked or broken.
6. Leak between exhaust manifold and
cylinder head.
7. Restriction in muffler or tail pipe.
1. Tighten clamps at leaking joints.
2. Replace muffler assembly. Check
exhaust system.
3. Replace exhaust pipe.
4. Tighten connection attaching nuts.
5. Replace exhaust manifold.
6. Tighten exhaust manifold to cylinder
head stud nuts or bolts.
7. Remove restriction, if possible. Replace
muffler or tail pipe, as necessary.
L E A K I N G EXHAUST G A S E S 1. Leaks at pipe joints.
2. Damaged or improperly installed gaskets.
1. Tighten clamps at leaking joints.
2. Replace gaskets, as necessary.
E N G I N E HARD TO W A R M UP
OR WILL NOT RETURN TO
N O R M A L IDLE
1. Blocked crossover passage in intake
manifold.
1. Remove restriction or replace intake
manifold.
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