Yup...just look straight down the bores with a flashlight. If there's an
oily film on the bottom (wet looking) it's bad.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt E Swanson" <keswanson@uswest.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Belly pan Gasket
> Well I think it finally happened! Going up a long hill at about 60-65
> mph today at lunch and all of a sudden my Dak starts pinging like an
> SOB. Only does it intermittently and under moderate to heavy throttle!
> I want to check to see if it is the belly pan gasket, but need some help
> in remembering the procedure. I know I need to look into the the intake
> for a wet oily type residue or spot. Can this be done by looking down
> the TB bores or do I have to remove the TB?
>
> Any advice or pointers would greatly be appreciated!
>
> Thanks
> Kurt
> 97 CC, 4x4, 5.2 Auto with 51,000 miles
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