Fuel Tank - Thump/Bump After Vehicle Stop
NUMBER: 14-01-00GROUP: Fuel
DATE: Feb. 4, 2000
SUBJECT:
Thump/Bump Sound Heard 1 - 3 Seconds After The Vehicle Comes To A Stop
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank.
MODELS:
2000 (BR/BE) Ram Trucks
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 2500 SERIES (BE) CLUB/QUAD CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6-1/2 FOOT BOX BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 1,1999 (MDH 1201XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may hear a thump/bump sound that occurs 1 - 3 seconds after the vehicle comes to a complete stop. In some cases, the thump/bump sound may be transmitted through the floor of the vehicle allowing the customer to feel the thump/bump in the floor pan of the vehicle. The sound will only occur when the fuel level of the vehicle is between 1/2 and 7/8 tank of fuel.
DIAGNOSIS:
Since the fuel level of the vehicle must be between 1/2 to 7/8 full, the condition may be difficult to diagnose. Perform the Repair Procedure on any subject model vehicle in which the customer's concern fits the description identified in the Symptom/Condition section listed above.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (1) 52102241AD Tank, Fuel, Gasoline Engines
AR (1) 52102238AG Tank, Fuel, Diesel Engines
AR (2) J4000235 Nut,GPush
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Special Tool 6856
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Using the procedures listed Here for the 2000 Ram Truck (Publication No. 81-370-0008), remove the fuel tank from the vehicle and replace the fuel tank with the appropriate tank identified in the Parts Required section.
NOTE:
SOME COMPONENTS FROM THE REPLACED FUEL TANK MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW FUEL TANK. REFER TO THE 2000 RAM TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO.81-370-0008), GROUP 14 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TANK COMPONENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
POLICY: Reimburable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation: 14-60-01-95 1.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part