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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000RAM 2500 VAN V8-5.2L CNG VIN TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Dodge and Ram RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T
General Engine Specifications
2000 Dodge and Ram RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN TSECTION General Engine Specifications
| Engine Type | 90 ° V-8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.2L (318 cu.in.) |
| Bore & Stroke | 99.3 x 84.0 mm (3.91 x 3.31 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1 : 1 |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Lubrication | Pressure Feed-Full Flow Filtration |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled-Forced Circulation |
| Cylinder Block | Cast Iron |
| Cylinder Head | Cast Iron |
| Crankshaft | Nodular Iron |
| Camshaft | Nodular Cast Iron |
| Combustion Chambers | Wedge, High Swirl Valve Shrouding |
| Pistons | Aluminum Alloy w/ Strut |
| Connecting Rods | Forged Steel |
| Compression Pressure (Minimum) | 689.5 kPa (100 psi) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.