Vacuum lines just replaced head gaskets on my 96 ram 1500 5.2liter. still isn't running completly right and can't find a diagram for the vacuum lines anywhere. i KNOW some of them aren't right. please help....thanks.

Should be a vacuum diagram under the hood
on the radiator support

coolant under the manifold is a hole ( corrosion)and if water is coming out then uncontrolled air can get in giving you the running problems. Have a compression test done to check for blown head gasket. Have a coolant pressure test done to find the leaks

I would say check timing belt for proper installation


Possible Intake Vacuum Leak

A lot of guessing & assuming-- when you have no
professional tools to speed things up

The thermostat probably seized. Check the oil for water or large amount of water coming out of the exhaust for a blown head gasket.

this should have a diagram o f your motor http://opc.mr2oc.com/online_parts_catalog/1991_toyota_Vacuum_diagrams.pdf

1995-96 V-8 engine vacuum diagram-1997-98 V-8 engines similar; be sure to check the VECI label in the engine compartment

Also I have a GC, 1993, and I noted that besides maintaining a vent hose that is not going anywhere, just this subject with a ribbon next to the front suspension.

Hope helps (remember rated this).

I think I'd check the coolant hose going into the waterpump. Is it kinda squishy? If it's collapsing, the water pump can't get any coolant intake--the engine overheats, but there's no warm coolant circulated into the heater core.

It's worth it to f ix this if you want to keep the engine from frying. Overheating bad thing!!!

you might have a vacuum leak, ck the vacuum line to the firewall where the a/c lines are at and make sure a check valve is in it also.

either use more antifreeze and less water, Also use 5w30 synethic oil and NOT 10w30

It is very likely that the vacuum hoses are the problem. The only people that have a manual with the diagram you need is a dodge dealer, contact the service dept at your local dealer and they will probably photo copy you a diagram from the service manual.