Oh dang. Thanks for the pro tips.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:05 amCaution...the smog folks will run the VIN and know what engine it's supposed to have. They will absolutely check to make sure it's the same. If you swap it to something different, you need to jump through hoops to get it approved.
It's highly unlikely that the engine is bad and causing the CEL. More than likely, it's evap, cat, or sensor related. I'd leave an engine swap as a last resort.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:07 amI have this:SAWCE wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:36 am This should work, yeah?
MOTOPOWER MP69033 Car OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Engine Fault Code Reader Scanner CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for All OBD II Protocol Cars Since 1996 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z3HB7DR/re ... UTF8&psc=1
Or if anyone has a preferred scanner that they recommend, let me know!
https://www.amazon.com/Mestart-OBDII-OB ... 78&sr=1-16
It connects to the phone via bluetooth and I downloaded the Torque app to scan, read, and clear codes (I actually paid for the premium version, but you can read codes with the free one I believe). I've had it on all sorts of vehicles and it always works well.
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Ordered, thank you!Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:07 amI have this:SAWCE wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:36 am This should work, yeah?
MOTOPOWER MP69033 Car OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Engine Fault Code Reader Scanner CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for All OBD II Protocol Cars Since 1996 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z3HB7DR/re ... UTF8&psc=1
Or if anyone has a preferred scanner that they recommend, let me know!
https://www.amazon.com/Mestart-OBDII-OB ... 78&sr=1-16
It connects to the phone via bluetooth and I downloaded the Torque app to scan, read, and clear codes (I actually paid for the premium version, but you can read codes with the free one I believe). I've had it on all sorts of vehicles and it always works well.
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I meant 5.9 for 5.9. Should have said engine replacement.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:05 amCaution...the smog folks will run the VIN and know what engine it's supposed to have. They will absolutely check to make sure it's the same. If you swap it to something different, you need to jump through hoops to get it approved.
It's highly unlikely that the engine is bad and causing the CEL. More than likely, it's evap, cat, or sensor related. I'd leave an engine swap as a last resort.
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I’m not sure how to tell if it’s factory or aftermarket.. any tips? I’ll look for whatever I can when I get home from work.[user not found] wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:15 am Found the 1999 brochure for the Ram Vans - 5.2 was standard on the 3500 with the 5.9 being optional. You've got a 35 gallon fuel tank standard,
Is the hitch a factory part or aftermarket - may be equipped with the optional towing package (aux trans oil cooler, uprated alternator, and more engine cooling capacity).
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I feel like this thread is really a shot in the arm for the forum. It's like we are all standing around this nasty bitch with a beer checking it out.
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Feel free to actually come check it out and crush a beer or two if you’re ever in SD.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:07 pm I feel like this thread is really a shot in the arm for the forum. It's like we are all standing around this nasty bitch with a beer checking it out.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:07 pm I feel like this thread is really a shot in the arm for the forum. It's like we are all standing around this nasty bitch with a beer checking it out.
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I will do that now that I can actually have fun. I feel this was sort of whimsical on your part. Your moves are usually much more calculated.SAWCE wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:26 pmFeel free to actually come check it out and crush a beer or two if you’re ever in SD.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:07 pm I feel like this thread is really a shot in the arm for the forum. It's like we are all standing around this nasty bitch with a beer checking it out.
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Definitely whimsical and spur of the moment. It’s an idea I’ve always enjoyed, saw the van, price was decent, so said fuck it and pulled the trigger. Cost of entry was low enough that I’m not worried about losing my ass if I need to turn around and sell the van for some reason. $1200, plus whatever tax (bill of sale was written up for a few hundred less, so that’ll save a couple bucks in tax too). $10 obd2 dongle to have you guys help me diagnose the problem. If I can have it up and running, registered, and smogged for under $3k I’ll count that as a win.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:36 pmI will do that now that I can actually have fun. I feel this was sort of whimsical on your part. Your moves are usually much more calculated.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:54 pmOnly when the calculations involve measuring the precise amount of lean chicken to put into the blender.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:36 pm
I will do that now that I can actually have fun. I feel this was sort of whimsical on your part. Your moves are usually much more calculated.
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If you can get it smogged and registered, it's probably a $5k vehicle in this market. Absolutely winning if you can accomplish that for $3k or under.SAWCE wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:10 pmDefinitely whimsical and spur of the moment. It’s an idea I’ve always enjoyed, saw the van, price was decent, so said fuck it and pulled the trigger. Cost of entry was low enough that I’m not worried about losing my ass if I need to turn around and sell the van for some reason. $1200, plus whatever tax (bill of sale was written up for a few hundred less, so that’ll save a couple bucks in tax too). $10 obd2 dongle to have you guys help me diagnose the problem. If I can have it up and running, registered, and smogged for under $3k I’ll count that as a win.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:36 pm
I will do that now that I can actually have fun. I feel this was sort of whimsical on your part. Your moves are usually much more calculated.
I agree. I'm not familiar with the CA laws really, but I imagine if you go through the list Max provided, you may drop the code (could be misfire). Grabbing whatever other codes are there is a place to start, it could be really easy to fix. Also, I think these things are pretty bullet proof, many have like half a million miles, get the kinks worked out and it should be fine for a long time.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:05 amCaution...the smog folks will run the VIN and know what engine it's supposed to have. They will absolutely check to make sure it's the same. If you swap it to something different, you need to jump through hoops to get it approved.
It's highly unlikely that the engine is bad and causing the CEL. More than likely, it's evap, cat, or sensor related. I'd leave an engine swap as a last resort.
The suspension is likely pretty worn out as well. It could probably use new shocks and honestly bushings and stuff but those are a PITA, I would maybe just leave them be if they pass a visual inspection.
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They dgaf about shocks and stuff for the smog checks here AFAIK. It’s just making sure there are no CELs and the emissions are within spec.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:09 amI agree. I'm not familiar with the CA laws really, but I imagine if you go through the list Max provided, you may drop the code (could be misfire). Grabbing whatever other codes are there is a place to start, it could be really easy to fix. Also, I think these things are pretty bullet proof, many have like half a million miles, get the kinks worked out and it should be fine for a long time.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:05 am
Caution...the smog folks will run the VIN and know what engine it's supposed to have. They will absolutely check to make sure it's the same. If you swap it to something different, you need to jump through hoops to get it approved.
It's highly unlikely that the engine is bad and causing the CEL. More than likely, it's evap, cat, or sensor related. I'd leave an engine swap as a last resort.
The suspension is likely pretty worn out as well. It could probably use new shocks and honestly bushings and stuff but those are a PITA, I would maybe just leave them be if they pass a visual inspection.
Speaking of suspension though, whenever I do replace all of that, it would be kinda cool to lift this thing an extra couple of inches for some extra ground clearance.
You should do a burnout to see if it's got a locking diff.SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:14 amThey dgaf about shocks and stuff for the smog checks here AFAIK. It’s just making sure there are no CELs and the emissions are within spec.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:09 am
I agree. I'm not familiar with the CA laws really, but I imagine if you go through the list Max provided, you may drop the code (could be misfire). Grabbing whatever other codes are there is a place to start, it could be really easy to fix. Also, I think these things are pretty bullet proof, many have like half a million miles, get the kinks worked out and it should be fine for a long time.
The suspension is likely pretty worn out as well. It could probably use new shocks and honestly bushings and stuff but those are a PITA, I would maybe just leave them be if they pass a visual inspection.
Speaking of suspension though, whenever I do replace all of that, it would be kinda cool to lift this thing an extra couple of inches for some extra ground clearance.
At my old job, I worked with this cool hipster dude who had an old GM van with some A/Ts and a small lift. It was RWD but had a locking rear diff, he said he never got stuck, and he went all over the deserts outside of LA. The van was super
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Some slightly bigger A/T tires would be legit too.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:22 amYou should do a burnout to see if it's got a locking diff.SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:14 am
They dgaf about shocks and stuff for the smog checks here AFAIK. It’s just making sure there are no CELs and the emissions are within spec.
Speaking of suspension though, whenever I do replace all of that, it would be kinda cool to lift this thing an extra couple of inches for some extra ground clearance.
At my old job, I worked with this cool hipster dude who had an old GM van with some A/Ts and a small lift. It was RWD but had a locking rear diff, he said he never got stuck, and he went all over the deserts outside of LA. The van was super
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Love the new Shaggin Wagon project. Hopefully the smog fix will be relatively DIY-able.
Reminds me of what my dad did not too long ago. He bought an old ambulance-that-wasn’t-actually-ever-an-ambulance and made it a camper type thing. Painted it, added a futon and paddleboard racks in the back, made like a deck with an umbrella slot on the top, that thing is dope. Plus it has the Ford 7.3 powerstroke. I think he said he’s gonna sell it soon.
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