You'll only have a problem if the part you modified is the part that is the
cause of the problem. If you're worried, just put your stock intake back on
before you bring it to the dealer. Piece of cake! Look at all my mods.
The dealer (mechanic) never gives me a hard time about it except his drool
that I make him clean off!
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of David A
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 12:11 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problems
I cant hear mine pinging at idle or revving in the driveway.I have been
using 89 or 90 octane fuel.When i accellerate,i can hear it only
slightly...i have also been told that a little ping isn't bad.
Also,if i get on the throttle from the light,it doesnt do it,just on
easy/light accelleration.
Any ideas/thoughts on this???
Another question concerning the "Home-Brew" method...
My dad says,"if you have problems with your engine,and they see the
modification,ill have dealer problems."...in fact,my dad says i should
"leave it as it is"
>From: "Davidson, Kevin" <ked@iti-oh.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problems
>Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:07:19 -0400
>
>I'm curious - are the "ping & clatter" that are being heard both
>coming from the same problem? The term "clatter" is much more
>reminiscent of the dak's legendary failed cat than pinging. Especially
>since it was described as being embarassing to drive - that describes
>mine to a tee. I have a failed cat, and it sounds like there's about
>a dozen tin cans rattling against each other - VERY loud. It does this
>at any speed, but is extremely noticeable at idle. On the other hand,
>my truck pings, but is not noticeable at idle. Just food for thought.
>
>-kevin
>
> >
> > Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 07:16:45 -0500
> > From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> > Subject: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problems
> >
> > The dealer is wrong. Not every Dakota has seen this problem.
> > (I have a
> > spread-sheet to prove this "theory".) If it's pinging as bad as you
> > say...take it to the dealer and drop it off with a BOG note
> > that says "Fix
> > It". It sounds like there's more than just a simple fix for
> > your problem.
> > (May be a bad belly pan gasket though...couldn't be sure
> > without looking
> > down the throttle body bores with a flashlight.)
> >
> > - - Bernd
> >
> >
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