RE: Engine backfire on deceleration

From: orange383@comcast.net
Date: Sun May 30 2004 - 20:14:54 EDT


Sounds like it's the plenum gasket. Seeing that the kit to repair this is only about $70 from Hughes, I'll go ahead and order one. Hopefully this solves the problem, because it is more irritating than anything else (unless of course it causes engine damage).

David

>
> I have one of those on my 01', and it doesn't do that.......at this point
> I'd say the Belly pan gasket is the culprit.
>
> If it's a V8 I'd swap the barrel manifold for a MP M-1 and do away with the
> problem once and for all, if it's a V6 the Billet plate and new gasket is
> your best option..
>
> You might also check the exhaust manifold / header gaskets for a leak, that
> could also do it.
>
> Ron
> 01' Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
> http://www.scsilverdak.1colony.com
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