you know... I've noticed that it seems that stock the dodge engines dont
make too much power, and the computers seem to be REAL touchy... but when my
truck sounded like a turbo diesel it was that there was way too much slack
in the timing chain....
Wes
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Ruppman" <charlesruppman@insightbb.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 6:42 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Still pinging after all these years...
>
> 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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