Re: Still pinging after all these years...

From: Charles Ruppman (charlesruppman@insightbb.com)
Date: Thu Apr 18 2002 - 09:42:48 EDT


Not one that pings. Sorry.;)

----- Original Message -----
From: <Quiktruk99@aol.com>
To: <aol@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 8:06 AM
Subject: DML: Still pinging after all these years...

>
> Well, I got the truck back from the dealer yesterday after they did the
> intake gasket. Results: STILL PINGS! It seems quieter at idle, but as soon
as
> I get on it, it sounds like a Cummins. I'm at my wits end after trying
> everything but the timing retard, including 3923s, a 180 stat, rerouting
> wires, yadda yadda yadda. It's insane to keep pouring money into an engine
to
> correct a design flaw!
> This is my 3rd Dak & they all pinged, so I've now joined the ranks of
> the"enough is enough" crowd, I'm buying a FORD! I've driven several F150s
in
> both V8 sizes, and they DO NOT PING! And the 5.4 with a 5 speed & 3:55
posi
> stomps the R/T!
> So much for 25 years of Mopar loyalty. Although I was loyal to the
American
> Mopars, I can't seem to get a decent "German" Dodge, so it's time to try
my
> first Ford. Anyone wanna buy a customized 99 Dak?
>
> Kevin / NJ
> see my profile for the mods...
>



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