If you've used Techron regularly. I would think it might be the pump or
perhaps the filter in the tank. Have you read some of the threads here?
Try some of their ideas to see if it might be the problem. Turn on your key
but don't start the Dak. Let the pump start up first by leaving it on for a
few seconds, then try starting it and see if there's a difference.
Stumbling can mean many things. You're at six years old and probably
nearing that 100K mile mark. Your timing chain could have stretched to the
point of replacement. How about your plugs, rotor, and cap? Coil? When
did you last clean your TB and sensors? How about your O2 sensor? These
are just a few things that might make the Dak stumble.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of jay & dana
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 5:42 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Stumble on start up
Thanks for the response Ron,
By cleaning the injectors do you mean taking them out and having them
professionally done, as I've always used fuel injector cleaner (Techron
etc.) every 4th tank full since new. Fuel pump, AAARRRGGGHHH !
Not looking forward to that.
Anyway Thanks
~Jay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@cox.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: July 30, 2002 5:21 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Stumble on start up
>
> Clean the injectors first. Then, on to the pump.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of jay & dana
> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 4:50 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: Stumble on start up
>
>
>
> Need some advice here guys.
> I've a 97, 318 and no problems starting until just a few days ago.
Lately
> when I start it cold in the morning it will start, then stumble (spit,
> sputter, etc. not touching gas pedal at all) for 2-3 seconds then run
fine,
> but it has never stalled. Doesn't do this at all restarting when warm,
> starts perfect. Any ideas what could bring this on all of a sudden?
>
> Thanks
> ~Jay
>
>
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