RE: Cat replaced, spark knock turns out to be tie rods?

From: Ronald Wong (ron-wong@home.com)
Date: Wed Sep 06 2000 - 17:01:08 EDT


You should run 89 octane for a while and see if that doesn't cure it. The
only other thing for them to do would be to retard the timing. I wouldn't
like that. You can also put a colder plug in like the Autolite 3923's.

Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile

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From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Johnson Sgt Michael
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Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 10:55 AM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: DML: Cat replaced, spark knock turns out to be tie rods?

Well, after waiting since June 29, I finally got my new cat installed last
week. It didn't fix my spark knock, so I took it back in yesterday, for
another go. After they checked my intake manifold again, (been fixed once),
they called DC for ideas. They kept my truck overnight, and this morning DC
said it was within specs. Yeah, right. I pretty much gave up, and said
fine, I'll try higher octane gas, plugs, and thermostat. I asked them to
check my aligment and ball joints just in case. Guess what...Tie rods about
go, ball joints gone. Although, I don't think that the noise I've been
hearing was ball joints and tie rods, but I am happy that they are fixing
those with out any hassle about my body lift, and I am getting a rental
until it's fixed. Roxanne, my very friendly and mildly cute service writer,
said my truck was unsafe to drive. Hehe, 29.5k on the odemeter, I've got to
get this stuff fixed before I start paying for it all!

Mike Johnson
99 Black Spt+ CC 4x4 318
AirAid, Gibson Dual Exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars
35% Tint on Door Windows, All graphics removed
31x10.5 BFG MT's, 3in Body Lift
Black Chrome Diamond Tread Toolbox
Swansboro, NC



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