Hmmm...makes me wonder somewhat then if my computer (PCM) has gone
south....are there any quick tests for that? I guess I always thought
if the PCM was dead...it wouldn't run at all...Again, thanks for the
information and suggestions. Have a good evening!
Wilbur
Wilbur wrote:
>
> Thanks guys....Lots of great info here. I will put forth more research
> before buying any parts...Btw, any preference for timing parts if I do
> decide to replace them? Should I go Mopar or can what I get from
> Autozone or a similar place be as good?
>
> Wilbur
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
>>
>> There's really no accurate way to check the timing on the Magnum engines
>> with conventional tools. Even a scanner will fluctuate on ignition
>> timing.
>> The '89 was still in the era where you could check timing...but not
>> anymore.
>>
>> - Bernd
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
>> david.clement@verizon.net
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 6:57 AM
>> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: replacing timing chain on 1998 dakota 2.5 liter
>>
>>
>>
>> In article <btvts8$emh$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, bwgreen@ocean.otr.usm.edu
>> (Wilbur) writes:
>>
>>>
>>> Hiya Ken,
>>>
>>> Thanks for replying. :) I got out the trusty timing light and checked
>>> it again....I couldn't remember if it had been jumping all over or
>>> not and yes, it was bouncing all over....further evidence of timing
>>> chain going bad...
>>
>>
>>
>> You can't check the timing like that on new computer controlled
>> vehicle, the
>> jumping is as likely to be the computer doing it's thing. I am not
>> sure of
>> the procedure for your engine but my 89 Dakota and other DC products I
>> have
>> you had to pull the plug on the to the temp sensor while the engine is
>> runing to put the system into limp home mode. That is the only way you
>> can
>> determine the base timing setting.
>>
>> Do not use those results as a basis for changing the timing chain.
>>
>> Dave Clement
>> 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
>
>
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