Re: PING ISSUE

From: GS- (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Wed Jan 12 2000 - 16:12:06 EST


I have a stock ignition so I'm curious about this
working as well. Still sounds like a bandaid tho.

GS -

> Try to find out which ones their using. I wonder if they're one heat range
> colder.
>
> - Bernd
>
S.Buccellato wrote:
>
> I read this on another web site and thought you guys/girls might be
> interested.
>
> Hey guys, I just talked with the service manager at my local (Western PA)
> Dodge dealer about the PING in my 99 4x4 QC 5.2. I explained to him all the
> issues that I saw on this and other boards, and explained to him the issues
> that I had. When the ping occurred, how often, what type and make of fuel,
> etc. He told me that they have had many trucks in with the same issue. He
> told me that Dodge has authorized them to change the spark plugs from the
> OEM to Bosch Platinum's. The only catch is that they want 89 octange run
> instead of 87. Since I will have the truck in on Monday the 17th, I told him
> that I would like this done. He then told me that they have tried this on
> about 15 trucks and have followed up with the owners to see if the problem
> went away. So far no one has come back to say that the ping is continuing. I
> will let you guys know Tuesday whether or not it solves mine. Hopefully it
> will resolve the problem. :)
>
> IF IT WAS ONLY THAT EASY.
>
> SAL
> 97 Dakota



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