Yeah, the temp is always in the normal range, and if I get it right out on
the highway it doesnt seem to happen. The guys at the mechanic said the
check engine light was for the knock sensor, but I havent taken it to a
"good" shop or the dealer to find out for sure.
So...I'll take a crack at the plugs and if that doesnt work into the dealer
it will go. Maybe some of the truck mods will need to get pushed back a bit
but at least she wont have any reason to complain once her car is running
right again.
thanks Rick,
-adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Barnes" <barnesrv@attbi.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 2:48 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Autolite's for non-Dodge
>
> Try replacing the plugs first, that is the cheapest thing. If it is
> doing it at only higher rpms or when its hotter, that is a good sign
> that plugs could make the difference and especially since you say
> running premium makes a big difference. Does the car's temp stay
> normal? If it overheats, that will also add to the pinging. If you get
> a check engine light, then you likely have a code stored in there which
> could tell you something as well.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of crm
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:17 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Autolite's for non-Dodge
>
>
> Rick,
>
> I hadnt thought about the EGR valve. Is there an easy way I could check
> that
> out besides hauling it into a shop and them replacing it whether it
> needed
> or not?
>
> And, I prolly shoulda mentioned this all before, but was in a rush. Here
> is
> some background:
>
> We had to get some engine work done on it when the
> timing chain broke...ugh. This was just before I had planned to replace
> the
> plugs, wires, filter, etc... Right before they finally got it out of the
> shop (and after the initial shock at the bill) I told them to put in the
> new
> Bosch platinum split-tip plugs that were sitting in the trunk.
>
> So basically I figure there are 2 (3 counting EGR) possibilities. Now,
> it
> could be those plugs are too
> hot (causing detonation), or that I really got screwed by the mechanic
> (very
> likely,
> he was our last choice anyway). The one thing that makes me think of the
> plugs is
> that it only pings at a certain speed, not at a certain RPM. If the
> valves
> were that
> badly installed, wouldnt the pinging be happening all the time? BTW, if
> I
> run
> premium thru it seems to get rid of it.
>
> Additional thoughts?
>
> thanks,
>
> -adam
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Barnes" <barnesrv@attbi.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 1:24 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: Autolite's for non-Dodge
>
>
> >
> > I doubt plugs will cure your Chevy's problem..sounds like a bad EGR,
> > especially if you are getting a check engine light.
> >
> > The 3923s are the regular Autolite plug
> >
> > Rascal
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of crm
> > Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 2:15 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: Autolite's for non-Dodge
> >
> >
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > Sorry to drag a non-Dodge truck conversation in here, but I figure I
> > could
> > get a straight answer from ya'll. Here is the problem, my wife's car
> > (1995
> > Chev Cavalier) pings. Normally happens at about 35-45 when driving
> down
> > the
> > back streets, and sometimes enough for the "check engine" light to
> come
> > on.
> >
> > So I'm thinking, if a colder plug helps out with a Dak if it's
> pinging,
> > could the same be true with a Chevy? I would think so? If so,
> Autlolite
> > recommends a part# 5245, so one heat range cooler would be "5244"
> > correct?
> >
> > On a related note, the Autolite website lists a "5224" as the plug for
> > my
> > truck (2001 4.7l). I understand that a xx23 would be cooler, but it
> > doesnt
> > seem to mention the 3923's that I always see being used. Also, the
> truck
> > doesnt ping right now, so should I wait until I start to notice that
> > (maybe
> > after mod install?) before I change them out?
> >
> > Thanks again guys, this list provides a lot of great info and a break
> > from
> > the daily toil of work :)
> >
> > -adam
> >
>
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