On the timing chain: you will need a special tool. A harmonic dampener
puller and a gear puller. You can buy them inexpensively or rent from at a
local auto part store. Basically pull the radiator (for room), remove the
fan and other accessories (A/C will lift and lay over - so no need to
refill). remove waterpump, remove pulley and dampener. There's the timing
cover. Remove it and the timing cahin is in your face. Have the engine at
TDC before removing the chain!!!
On the plenum gasket: remove airhat, open TB Butterflies all the way, peer
down into the cavern with a flashlight. If there is a PUDDLE of oil the
gasket is shot. A bunch of soot and "some" oil moisture will be normal, but
not a 1/4" of oil at the bottom.
Hope that helps
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: David Henry <DML@HenryWeb.net>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Thursday, July 29, 2004 12:47 AM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: 318 Lacks Power (got long)
>
>Timing Chain: I need to check the FAQ and look in the archives, but does
>anyone have a detailed run through (pictures are helpfull) for this
process.
>One that doesn't require the use of the 3+ special tools would be nice.
>
>Plenum: I'll asume I should be looking without the engine running :), but
>what am I looking at / for? Anyone got a picture of what I should / should
>not see?
>
>As both the chain and manifold require draining the cooling system, I may
as
>well do it all at once if I need to.
>
>David
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Bernd D. Ratsch <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 8:57 PM
>Subject: DML: RE: 318 Lacks Power (got long)
>
>
>>
>>
>> 100K - Definitely change the timing chain. Plenum is more than likely
>> leaking as well (PCV test isn't always accurate - check the manifold base
>> visually by looking down the TB bores).
>>
>> On the startup issue - could be the fuel pump...seen this too many times
>on
>> older vehicles.
>>
>> - Bernd
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of David Henry
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:38 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: 318 Lacks Power (got long)
>>
>>
>>
>> 94 Dakota, 318, 5spd, almost 100k miles.
>>
>> Gutless V8. Engine severly lacks power. On a cold start it never fires
>up
>> the first time. I usually crank for about 5 seconds, rest a couple
>seconds
>> and repeat. It usually fires on the 2nd or 3rd try. Warm starts don't
>seem
>> to be an issue.
>>
>> Items recently replaced, as general maint, and easy cheap things to do;
>Cap,
>> rotor, coil wire, spark plugs (Autolite 3923), PCV Valve, PCV Breather.
>The
>> coil wire was kinda cooked and cracked, so I replaced it with an Accel
>wire
>> I had lying around. The spark wires are Magnecor wires that are a few
>years
>> old.
>>
>> O2 sensor was replaced in the last year. Bosh part IIRC.
>>
>> My mechanic didnt think there was any slop in the timing chain, so it's
>> still original. I do have a double roller chain and tensioner sitting in
>> the garage.
>>
>> Found the following in the archives, and didn't get the card to stick,
but
>> I'm not sure if I let it run long enough or messed something else up. Is
>> there anyother way to check the intake plenum gasket?
>>
>> Do a visual or vacuum test on the intake manifold. Haven't done it for a
>> couple years but it involves pulling the hose leading from the PCV valve
>at
>> the intake manifold, plug the hose, and re-attach to the intake manifold.
>I
>> put saran wrap over the intake manifold hose connector and push the hose
>> back on. Remove the breather filter on the other side. Cover the breather
>> hole something with something like a soft plastic card (palm of hand
could
>> be used with care). Have someone start the engine. In about a minute you
>> should see card being held to hole by itself or feel suction on your
palm.
>> This means that belly pan gasket is okay. If there is no or little
vacuum,
>> then the gasket is probably blown.
>>
>> If I can find a way to confirm my manifold is toast, then it looks like
>it's
>> time for the MP1 and a new thread :)
>>
>> Also, does anyone know what section of the FSM has diagnostic stuff for
>> this?
>>
>> David 94 CC Sport 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted with 33" BFG MT's
>
>
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