does anyone know if will be a difference between the head gaskets in a 5.2 vs 5.9 eng

Asked by jacarondoson Dec 08, 2011 at 02:51 PM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Don,t know if it is a 5,2 or 5.9 think they swap the engine, originally was a 5.2 but serial # is different on this engine is on a 97 4x4 lariat ext cab

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Bore size is different. 5.9 has a 4.030" bore. If thats what you measure after removing the head you got the big one! Photo is of an early 360 (5.9)

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